Life - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

Sand. Sea. Silence.

Children, Chronic Pain, Hysterectomy, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, WritingApril 2, 202073Views 0Likes 2Comments

Serge had unconsciously or intentionally neglected to tell us that his condo was in a retirement community. Inside, we unpacked suitcases and our minds. Outside, elderly couples walked their dogs, watered their flowers and waved hello to passersby. They had a leisurely way of embracing their days, and Chris and I follow their lead.…

Dying Wish

Endometriosis, Family, friendship, Life, Marriage, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Mindfulness, Moments, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, TravelApril 1, 202062Views 0Likes 0Comments

We chose Panama City Beach the way one would if they were to spin a globe, stop it suddenly, and select the first place whose letters were no longer a blur. We rolled the words around our mouths, considered the price we wanted to pay, and searched for vacation properties. For weeks, we sent ideas…

I Moved to The Beach To Die

Chronic Pain, Endometriosis, Family, Hysterectomy, Life, Marriage, Moments, oophorectomyMarch 30, 202073Views 0Likes 0Comments

One night when my endometriosis pain got so intense and excruciating, I knelt on the carpet to cry and pray. My sister-in-law was taking care of the children that day, and when they came into my room to say goodnight, I mustered up all the energy I had to appear well. It was impossible. My…

Being

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Overcoming fears, Stories, WritingMarch 26, 202078Views 0Likes 1Comment

My middle toe on my left foot is a survivor.Growing up in Jamaica, it was normal to play barefoot - to style your hair in an updo, get completely dressed in a frilly frock, and wear absolutely no shoes. One day, while I was playing bat and run with my siblings and cousins, I…

Connecting during Distancing

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, WritingMarch 25, 202067Views 0Likes 1Comment

This morning my mother and brother reminded me, via our family group chat, that I promised to share my Jamaican Hardough Bread recipe. I could have easily typed it, or take a picture of the one I've been using for quite some time, but there was something therapeutic about preparing this copy for my family.…

Ah!!!

Children, Family, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Motherhood, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, StoriesMarch 21, 202067Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yesterday, we accepted a text-invitation to walk through an orchard. We dropped everything and prepared for a mini-adventure. Each person in our household is aware of their role when we are heading out. Markolee filled the water bottles, grabbed his bicycle and put it in the truck. Zahara took the blankets and basket down, and…