November 24 falls on the day after Thanksgiving this year, it is a significant marker for me; November 25th 11 years ago was the day my life was changed forever... No one seems to walk … Read more about The difference between part 1 of 3
The cost of love?
Being a mother teaches you the cost of love like no other relationship can. There is something so strong about maternal instinct it can overpower the rest of who you are. To love and … Read more about The cost of love?
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Final Entry
Around all the poverty of Africa is a great deal of beauty, somehow it is all intertwined. You can see that these people were blessed to have been born in such an extraordinary place, yet they are … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Final Entry
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 5
We drove all around this village today. You can see that it was a jewel 30 to 60 years ago. The structures are still solid, but need repair and cosmetic touches. Well, cosmetic surgery. I have decided … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 5
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 6
Our day today concluded with the “Abandon Babies for Christ” or ABC. It is a real house just a few yards from where we could be living with 15+ little ones, unwanted by their … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 6
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 7
Our next day was at the care point of an amazing young couple. It felt as if we just kept driving out to the middle of nowhere. There were homesteads scattered all around, children walking up and down … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 7
My hero’s
My hero's come in unlikely forms. They do not possess superhuman strenth, which is what makes them so amazing. My daughter Alexis is one of my Hero’s; she is kind, and pure, forgiving, … Read more about My hero’s
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 1
Lisa Black's journey through Africa; a series The plane began its decent. Africa was all around me. Over 24 hours of travel to get here was nothing but a whisper in time. My journey … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 1
Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 4
Last night the power went out in the village that will be our new home. It was a typical 'African moment' as they say. It did not bother me at all. I thought the wine tasted better by candlelight, and … Read more about Africa: Adventures of a White Middle Class Housewife, Part 4
