Year: 2021
Alone in my thoughts.
It didn’t dawn on me until I saw the terrified look in my boys eyes once the doctor told me that I tested positive for covid, that I realized I was in such a dark space. I had been running… Read moreAlone in my thoughts.
Pump your brakes sis!
You ever heard someone talking and your immediate reaction was, “sis tripping for real, for real?” I’ve experienced this quite a few times myself. I’m sure we can all recall encounters were we have to tell our homegirls, family, coworkers,… Read morePump your brakes sis!
Pouring from an empty cup.
I was on the phone the other day with a friend while trying to figure out exactly what I was going to do for my birthday. At the moment there were so many different ideas in my head but due… Read morePouring from an empty cup.
If emotional hot flashes were a thing!
If emotional hot flashes were a thing I would say I’ve had my fair share of those this year. I’ve had my ups and downs, my highs and my lows, at times I was “scraping the bottom of the pan,”… Read moreIf emotional hot flashes were a thing!
Racing against the clock.
🎶 He’s an on time God, yes He isOh on time God, yes He isJob said, He may not come when you want himBut He’ll be there right on time.I tell He’s an on time GodYes He is 🎶 Dottie… Read moreRacing against the clock.
Living life unscripted.
This past week my husbands side of the family experienced great loss. Within 24 hours, he had lost an aunt, cousin, and his step father. It was so much to take in at once, so many to console, so much… Read moreLiving life unscripted.
It could happen to anyone (short story written by Whitnee’)
“Picture it!” Sicily 1922, it was a dark, stormy night and Gustavo had to work the graveyard shift. He was a fisherman during the day but a crook by night. In the next town over there was a lady by… Read moreIt could happen to anyone (short story written by Whitnee’)
I just gotta be me.
You ever tried to act like someone you’re not? You ever tried to fit into a crowd that just wasn’t on the same page as you? Ever tried something because all the “cool kids” were doing? Ever lost a part… Read moreI just gotta be me.
Whatever you need God’s got it!
On this Thursday morning, I am reminded of the various trials and tribulations Job encountered. And no matter how dark his days got, God never left him. The same mercy God showed Job in the midst of his hard times… Read moreWhatever you need God’s got it!
Late in the midnight hour.
Ever watch the movie “Selena?” I love that movie! Jennifer Lopez did such an amazing job in her role and she really made me fall in love with Selena’s music. One of her songs in particular, always stood out to… Read moreLate in the midnight hour.
Built Different.
I went back “home” to my old stumping grounds and to my surprise the beautiful woman of God who puts the “R” in resilience delivered a Word from God. Her message was entitled “Stay Focused” and the scripture reading came… Read moreBuilt Different.
We made it through the storm and the rain.
You ever heard the saying “the struggle is real?” I used to say that all the time when my family and I weren’t even making enough to say we lived paycheck to paycheck. Many moons we had to “rob Peter… Read moreWe made it through the storm and the rain.
What a tender God we serve!
As some of you may recall, yesterday was my mom’s birthday. The special thing about this birthday is this was the first year we have had to celebrate her birthday without her being here physically. For those of you who… Read moreWhat a tender God we serve!
Dear Mama (Happy Birthday Mama)
Dear Mama, It’s a party, it’s a party, it’s a party! It’s a party in Heaven that is, down here we are celebrating your birthday but WE MISS YOU SO MUCH! This is your first Heavenly birthday. As I wipe… Read moreDear Mama (Happy Birthday Mama)