CristinaLisa

Growing up in a Sicilian household, family is at the center of our lives. God first, then family. We were taught to be loyal to each...

Dear Matteo, Happy 1st birthday my sweet boy. One year ago you came into my world and changed me forever. Although it’s only been a year,...

A few days ago, I took a drive to the outlets with my mom and nephew Andrew. We went for a quick trip to get some last minute Christmas...

When my aunt, Zia Concettina, back in December 2018, my world felt truly broken for the first time. I have lost loved-ones before, but no...

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” ~ Jim Cahill Life is all about relationships. The conversations, the souls we...

written December 23rd, 2018 You’re gone and I never got the chance to say I love you one last time. I never got to thank you for loving...

There’s something to be said about contentment. About having a deep peace in your heart no matter where you are or what circumstances...

Preparing There is so much excitement in preparing for something special. Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, a big move or even a night...

“Bloom Where You’re Planted” We’ve all heard that saying right? But what do you do when you want to be planted somewhere else? When...

Everyone has a “pen” in their life…a place of sadness or unrest that holds a hidden blessing. A place of fear and pain. A place of tears...

Se son rose fioriranno.. (written in Sicily July 2017) My mom has been encouraging to write again these last few weeks. I’ve been...