Archive - Margaret’s Substack

The Waiting Chair

What a four-year-old taught me about friendship, anticipation, and God.

Aug 9 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

July 2026

Don't Forget To Remember

Yesterday morning, as we drove to church, our family found ourselves singing!

Jul 20 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

April 2026

Softness Survives. Love Rises. Tenderness Was Never Weakness.

Apr 5 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

The Silence Between

Apr 5 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

Love That Does Not Retaliate

Apr 3 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

Love Made Visible

Apr 2 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

The Quiet Turning

Apr 1 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

March 2026

The Courage of Holy Week

Mar 31 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

When Expectations Meet Reality

Mar 30 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

Palm Sunday: When Hope Arrives

Lent day 40 (we counted Sundays! :-) )

Mar 29 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

What Are You Clinging To?

Mar 28 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

Trusting What Is Unfolding

Mar 27 • Margaret Irribarra Swanson

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