When Hunger Became Everyone’s Concern
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #34 by Alana Pierre Curry During the pandemic, something remarkable happened in our country. Hunger became a shared concern. Across political lines and across communities, there was a recognition that families needed support to keep food on the table. For a brief moment, addressing food insecurity […]
Soup, Sandwiches, and Shielding
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #33 by Alana Pierre Curry There is something sacred about the way parents protect their children from what they do not have. Soup and sandwiches. Casseroles that stretch. Small treats tucked into lunch boxes. I became that kind of parent. The kind who learns how to […]
Valentine’s Day Proposal?
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #32 by Alana Pierre Curry A friend recently asked a question on Facebook that made me smile:Would you want to be proposed to on Valentine’s Day? I answered honestly. When I was much younger and thought marriage was something I needed to reach for quickly, I […]
When Service Leads, Purpose Lives
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #31 by Alana Pierre Curry When I think about the work that has shaped me most, one truth stands above all: it has never been about glory. It has always been about the mission. The people. The purpose that pulled us together when the days were […]
The Quiet Strength of a Hustler
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #30 by Alana Pierre Curry I think “hustler” might be one of the most honest words I could use to describe myself. From childhood to now, I have had to make a way. Not because I wanted to rush life or chase something shiny, but because […]
When the Leader Has to Lead Herself
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #29 by Alana Pierre Curry Today, I realized something that stopped me in my tracks. I am standing in a familiar place of uncertainty. Thirteen years ago, I made the decision to leave a situation because I could feel my outlook changing. It was becoming harder […]
From Survival to Service
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #28 by Alana Pierre Curry Faith is interesting. It stretches us in moments when we feel like we have nothing left. It steadies us when the ground beneath us feels unsteady. It reminds us that blessings are not limited. God does not run out of provision. […]
Learning to Believe I Am Worthy
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #27 by Alana Pierre Curry At Thanksgiving, we were laughing and talking about how I like to fall asleep with the television on. It has been a lifelong habit. My husband prefers silence, so we compromised on a timer that shuts the TV off at 2 […]
When Grief Comes Home for the Holidays
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #26 by Alana Pierre Curry There is something about the holidays that brings certain memories a little closer to the surface. My mom passed away on November 25, 2022, which happened to be the day after Thanksgiving that year. And even though I miss her every […]
The Degree We Earn Through Living
Part of the Voice I Almost Lost – Blog #25 by Alana Pierre Curry There is a belief in some spaces that higher education is the ultimate marker of commitment, that if someone has dedicated several years to completing a degree, it shows discipline, determination, and the ability to learn and grow. And in many […]