MY eldest is 50 My eldest son Johnny turns 50 today.  He is the pride of this mother’s heart and blessed I cannot be more.  His life is one that brings me joy and happiness.  He is giving, kind and generous who is always there for family and friends and does it without complaint or annoyance these attributes I speak of are second nature, his heart beat his breath.   He has a heart of forgiveness and readily takes back into his life those close to him that have hurt him with acceptance at the purest level holding no condemnation against them.  He is a hard worker and all that he has attain in his personal life he did it.  What he has he shares; hording nothing to self. His antics as a child have given me stories to tell and I share with you.  When Johnny was two he wanted to be a nudist; he would be in the backyard playing and all of a sudden I would hear the next store neighbor’s kids yelling Mrs. Jensen! Mrs. Jensen, Johnny took...

Ten days I have been back home in the states for ten days now with the 14 th looming as I start to ready my journey back to India.  It has been a jammed pack going here and there visiting relatives and friends.  Actually, these last days I still have to visit my mother and a second visit to a friend.  I am enjoying their company, catching up on four years of gossip, good and bad news.  Much has changed in family and friends dynamics some shocking and some expected however, more than not sad.  Decisions made are not always wise and border on selfish causing much unrest, struggles and pain. I am staying with my son and family and I am queen for the time here; pampering feels good.  It does a mother’s heart good to see my son successful, with a very loving and supportive wife.  They both work hard, had times of struggle but now reap in abundance their sacrifice.  Their home is peaceful.  Those I have seen cook me the many dishe...

GOING HOME After four years I am returning home to New Jersey my home state to see family and friends.  I miss many things about America especially my family and friends.  Here is where I can recharge and gain a perspective in how I will continue my work as a writer, advocate, and missionary in my journey with Christ Jesus.  I imagine many things have changed since I was last home however, there are many consistencies in the American way of life.  No matter what the origin is of those who are born in America, settle, and yes even become citizens the thread that binds us all is strong and durable.  We all in our differences live the American dream, celebrate America, and communicate as Americans in culture and freedoms.  MY COMMENTARY: I have never realize the depths of negative feelings towards the country I love from those who never visited or experience the American way of life.  Are we perfect no but then what country is howev...