Posts tagged with ‘orphans’

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A May day post for Mom’s and non-Mom’s (that means you)

by Melinda Nelson

The other day, I was talking with a younger friend whose mom is now dead, but even when her mom was alive, my friend was ignored first, abused next, and eventually, abandoned. This was the woman who was supposed to nurture her. Another young woman I know, when she was 10 years old, was given […]

“Look lady, I’m homeless.”

by Melinda Nelson

“Giving Tuesday.”   Let me be honest and admit that even though our ministry might benefit from the compassion it is supposed to encourage, it all sounds a bit contrived to me. Don’t get me wrong, I just made a donation to a ministry I support, and I do hope our ministry sees some hilariously […]