by Marlena Fiol | Apr 9, 2021
I’m the baby here – three more children came along after me. April 10 is National Siblings Day, a day to remember and celebrate our brothers and sisters, which I also address in my brand new YouTube video. I am child number five…
by Marlena Fiol | Mar 19, 2021
My Parents Were CALLED to be Medical Missionaries in Paraguay March 16th is World Social Work Day. It’s when we are invited to celebrate and promote the contributions of social workers to individuals, families, communities and wider society. This year, World Social…
by Marlena Fiol | Mar 3, 2021
My Father with a Patient It’s easy for me to celebrate the successes of those around me when things are going well in my own life. Like when I recently received a call from friends who had just moved into their…
by Marlena Fiol | Feb 22, 2021
John and Clara Schmidt circa 1952 in Paraguay, South America February 22nd is Be Humble/World-Thinking Day, a day when we celebrate awareness and understanding of different cultures and the issues that confront us around the globe. What a perfect week to introduce our forthcoming…
by Marlena Fiol | Feb 17, 2021
Photo Source: Andres Vera on Unsplash Yesterday, February 16, was Fat Tuesday. It marked the final day of this year’s Mardi Gras, the carnival that precedes the start of Lent. Most of us associate Mardi Gras with wild parades, masquerade balls and other rowdy…