It's going on a week since the Golden Globes awards. There were several memorable moments but the one that stayed heavy on my heart is Michelle Williams acceptance speech. I've been pro-life my entire life. I use to be very vocal about it until one time I fell victim of harassment. I work at a public university. The 13 years of working in higher education have opened my eyes to a diverse population of people. I loved every single moment. I love learning about different cultures, families, and beliefs. I love hearing other points of view and respecting them even though they might not align with mine. I always thought I would receive the same respect I was giving. I use to have a "Pray to End Abortion" bumper sticker on my vehicle. I bought it in Arizona when I visited my friends while they attended missionary school to evangelize to young Catholics in my early 20s. That bumper sticker represented more than my views on abortion. That trip to Arizona was my first t...
Light in Your Pocket is a blog about my extraordinary life. Why light in your pocket? Well my name is Luz and I want to share the light in me to brighten your day. It might be a funny story of the day or it might be something inspired by my faith. I'm a proud 1st generation American born to Mexican immigrant parents who live about 15 minutes from the Texas Mexican border. I am a devout Catholic woman in her mid 30s navigating life fearlessly holding on to my faith.