Write Your Memoir: Someone Is Waiting to Read It
Paula Veloso Babadi writes about the memoir-craft principle that led a niece who barely knew her grandmother to finally meet her—through the pages of a book.
About Paula Veloso Babadi
Retired from healthcare and eager to grow in the craft. Developing an "Everywhere...." book series.
Entries by Paula Veloso Babadi
The Faithfulness That Waited
/0 Comments/in Devotionals, Faith, Prayer/by Paula Veloso BabadiAuthor Paula Veloso Babadi draws upon a realization about God’s faithfulness while working on her next book, Purple Flower on My Nose: A Memoir of Love, Laughter, and Letting Go.
The Purple Flower and the Art of Letting Go
/0 Comments/in Inspirational, Sacrifice, Spiritual Life/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula Veloso Babadi reflects on her English mother’s child-like trust in God — and what twenty-six days of home hospice taught her about waiting on Him when nothing makes sense.
It’s Not Me, It’s the Lord in Me
/0 Comments/in Inspirational, Love, Poetry/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula Veloso Babadi honors morning memories of her mother’s daily talks with Jesus and a “cuppa” tea
What Does Love Look Like Across Cultures?
/0 Comments/in CWG Member News, Inspirational, Uncategorized/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula reflects on her multi-cultural life and how it has shaped her writing and led to her idea for a series of books.
Everything New
/2 Comments/in Blogging, Easter, Encouragement for Writers/by Paula Veloso BabadiAuthor Paula Babadi reflects on new beginnings and seasons in the spiritual and writing life.
Last Minute Gifts
/0 Comments/in Inspirational, Lent, Rosary, Uncategorized/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula Veloso Babadi shares how remembrance of a last-minute gift from years ago gave her the gift of a Lenten commitment to pray the Rosary daily.
Gifts From My Backyard
/0 Comments/in Creation, Thanksgiving, The Writing Life/by Paula Veloso BabadiAuthor Paula Veloso Babadi connects backyard life with her recent attendance at the Catholic Writers Conference Online.
Waterfall Renew
/2 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula Veloso Babadi considers her word for the new year: replenish.
Generations and Journeys: A Lesson in Resolve and Encouragement
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Paula Veloso BabadiPaula Veloso Babadi considers how a recent hiking escapade brought home the value and joy of journeying with family support.