For Christians, December is a time of preparation. It is the beginning of a four-week period of preparation in anticipation of the Nativity of Jesus Christ and the reminder of Christ’s second coming. This time is called "Advent." My favorite time of year. We make an Advent wreath, and each Sunday we light a candle. The first, second, and fourth candles are purple, and the third is pink. These colors represent a time of hope, peace, joy, and love to celebrate the birthday of Jesus, the reason for Christmas.collect memories find de reason of Christmas enjoy and cheerMany blessings!And...Happy New Year!Para los cristianos, diciembre es tiempo de preparación. Es el comienzo de un periodo de cuatro semanas que anticipa la Natividad de Jesucristo y recuerda la segunda venida de Cristo. Este tiempo se llama «Adviento» .Mi época favorita del año. Hacemos una Corona de Adviento, y cada domingo se enciende una vela. La primera, segunda y cuarta vela son moradas y la tercera es rosa. Estos colores representan un tiempo de esperanza, paz, alegría y amor para celebrar el cumpleaños de Jesús, la Razón de la Temporada.¡Bendiciones Decembrinas!Thank you for your support!🌷 ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.comMaritza Martínez MejíaMother, Theologian, Author, Educator and TranslatorRead your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.comReceived Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022

 Reflections by Maritza M. Mejía

For Christians, December is a time of preparation. It is the beginning of a four-week period of preparation in anticipation of the Nativity of Jesus Christ and the reminder of Christ’s second coming. This time is called "Advent." 

My favorite time of year. We make an Advent wreath, and each Sunday we light a candle. The first, second, and fourth candles are purple, and the third is pink. These colors represent a time of hope, peace, joy, and love to celebrate the birthday of Jesus, the reason for Christmas.

collect memories 

find de reason of Christmas 

enjoy and cheer

Many blessings!

And...Happy New Year!

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Para los cristianos, diciembre es tiempo de preparación. Es el comienzo de un periodo de cuatro semanas que anticipa la Natividad de Jesucristo y recuerda la segunda venida de Cristo. Este tiempo se llama «Adviento» .

Mi época favorita del año. Hacemos una Corona de Adviento, y cada domingo se enciende una vela. La primera, segunda y cuarta vela son moradas y la tercera es rosa. Estos colores representan un tiempo de esperanza, paz, alegría y amor para celebrar el cumpleaños de Jesús, la Razón de la Temporada.

¡Bendiciones Decembrinas!

Thank you for your support!🌷 ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022     

Giving Thanks for your support!

CLOSING NOVEMBER GIVING THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORT Maritza Martínez Mejía, AWA

Mother, Theologian, Educator, Bilingual Author, Speaker and Translator writes to inspire others to be their best selves.

FREE activities at www.luzdelmes.com

Gracias a todos los que han apoyado el Proyecto de Escritura LuzDelMes

                                        #bilingualchildren #bilingualPoetry #LuzDelMes

www.luzdelmes.com

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes ✨

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, MCBD Board of Advisors,  Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Indie Voices Feature: Maritza M. Mejía

 

Bilingual Author | Poet | Educator | Advocate for Cultural Bridges

I’m Maritza M. Mejia, an indie author who believes in the power of storytelling to unite hearts and cultures. Writing in both English and Spanish allows me to reach readers across borders and share the beauty of two worlds that shape my voice.

My indie journey began with a simple desire — to tell stories that matter and inspire others to become their best selves. Through poetry, non-fiction, and bilingual fiction for children and adults, I explore themes of faith, respect, tolerance, and environmental justice.

📚 Books by Maritza M. Mejía:

• Recent publication: Tres Décadas: La herencia que no llega – a heartfelt testimonial novel on family, memory, and resilience.

• Poems, Thoughts, and More – a bilingual collection celebrating gratitude and reflection.

• Luz del mes– a trilingual poetry collaboration (English, Spanish, and Greek) that raises awareness for environmental preservation.

• First project: Lessons for Living – short bilingual children's books to inspire everyday hope, respect, and gratitude.

Being an indie author has given me the freedom to create authentically, connect directly with readers, and celebrate bilingual literature on my own terms. Every page I write is an act of faith, independence, and love for the written word.

💫 Follow my journey as I continue exploring new stories, voices, and ways to inspire.

I appreciate your support!🌷 ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022     

Welcome November - Bienvenido Noviembre

 Reflections  by Maritza M. Mejía

During November, in some places, is commemorated the Day of the Death and Thanksgiving. Life and Death part of our essence. I invite you to give thanks not only for what we have, but for what we don't have. Be generous and share with the less fortunate. 

                                                  Quatrain 

All ghosts are gone 

All souls remembered 

Preparations are done 
Welcome November!

Happy November!

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Reflexión por Maritza M. Mejía

Durante Noviembre, en algunos lugares, se conmemora el Día de los Muertos y Acción de Gracias. Vida y Muerte es parte de nuestra esencia. Les invito a dar gracias no sólo por lo que tenemos, sino por lo que no tenemos. Se generoso y comparte con los menos favorecidos tus bendiciones. 

 Noviembre  

Los fantasmas se fueron 

Las almas se recordaron 

Preparaciones se hicieron
¡Bienvenido Noviembre!

¡Feliz Noviembre!

Thank you for your support!🌷 ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022