Kimberly Lowelle Saward, Ph.D.
Kimberly Saward is a writer and pilgrim living near the Thames Estuary in England. An American expat who is enjoying the freedom that being in her 70’s affords, she is old enough to trust her own voice and young enough to try new adventures. Holding a PhD in psychology, she brings her heart to her work. A labyrinth researcher and self-professed techno geek, Kimberly is now indulging her lifelong interest in medieval studies – she is fascinated by medieval holy women who call to her from across the centuries, inviting her on sacred journeys to explore their lives.
It is St Birgitta of Sweden who has caught her imagination this year, and she is deep into researching her life and particularly her pilgrimage to Santiago that she made with her husband Ulf in 1341-1342. Of this research, Kimberly says: Who knew that my 70’s could be so fun?
My writing has become my focus as I hone my skills in order to tell Birgitta’s story and bring the story of her pilgrimages to life. I will tell her story here and simultaneously tell my own story of Following the Thread separately on Substack, rather like a traveler sending notes from the field.
You can find Kimberly on Substack and learn more about Birgitta on the blog. To get in touch, please email Kimberly
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