Happy Mother’s Day! Joyeuse Fete Des Meres!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ! JOYEUSE FETE DES MERES ! Today is mother’s day in France… being French-American allows me to officially celebrate mothers for two whole weeks! I would like to dedicate today’s post to the most unique, creative, generous, compassionate, inquisitive, rebellious, obstinate, and all around magnificent woman that I know.

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50% or Tenderness Despite Tragedy

50% or TENDERNESS DESPITE TRAGEDY: (Fifth in the Mother’s Day Series) In this photo, Fati looks tenderly onto her nephew while he caresses her face; meanwhile, her daughter Mariama looks over to her cousin questioningly. Fati, my soul sister and best friend, exudes tenderness, patience, kindness, and joy at all times. She is among the most caring and selfless mothers I know. At the same time, she has survived more tragedy as a mother than I could possibly fathom. Read more…