On a New Economy of Care
My phone rang last week. It was an unusual enough experience in this modern day and age as to be immediately either alarming or annoying, and I was half-way between…
An Abundance of Love
We as humans need love to thrive. It’s commonly known that children without the gift of love may suffer developmental delays, mental health struggles, and more. Thankfully, when love is…
Meet Big Ocean – Katrina
Families are a crucial part of life for Katrina Hubbard, a new member of our communication team. She assists in editing the newsletter and has jumped in to be an…
October 2022 Cottage Reports
Jos, Nigeria, Uganda, and Big Ocean Ukrainian Efforts Here are moving updates about efforts of Big Ocean Women cottages and members: With our phenomenal leader Fatima at the helm, Big…
Reflections Carved in My Heart
In December I attended a virtual all-cottage meeting organized by Big Ocean Women. It was just one week before Christmas, and I admit I wondered about the timing, but that…
Big Ocean Women – South Sudan Cottage Report
Visit to the Orphanage 12/2021 The South Sudan Juba Orphanage was established in 1960, making it the oldest orphanage in the country. Currently, it is the home of over 60…
We Are Women of Faith
I love that the first tenet of focus for the year is “We believe in God and are women of faith.” This tenet was something that really drew me to…
Houston Cottage – Serving in Sweet and Personal Ways
The Houston cottage understands and promotes individual worth, especially the worth of girls and women. This past year the cottage, led by Nikki Brown, has served in very sweet and…
Anna Beth Mecham: The Making of a Firecracker
Anna Beth Mecham appears to be simply a petite, bubbly, grandmother. If you were to read her warning label, however, it would say, “Danger! Firecracker with untold impact in sparking…
Learning for Service and Love
Twenty years ago, when I started having my babies, I was gifted some very lovely blankets by wonderful women I knew and loved. Some of my favorites had crocheted edges,…