I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks helping my family pull off a huge surprise birthday party bash for my father. Our family ties are extremely strong so this was an event that we poured our hearts into. The party was (Saturday). The results of that event made my visit to church Sunday morning much more poignant. It was my second visit to this … Continue reading She Told Me to Call Her Grandma
I was at the grocery store the other day rushing to get into line. A few feet behind me there was a woman with a loaded cart. Rushing to stay ahead of her, I thought to myself that I was glad that I was in front. Holding onto my three items, I zipped into the line behind a gentleman. Relieved that he didn’t seem to … Continue reading A Lesson in Humility
Women are soft, strong, nurturing, and fierce. We have a threshold for pain that a man cannot possibly comprehend. We are vessels of life and givers of unconditional love. We are totally amazing! Why is it, then, that we have such a hard time loving each other? As Easter approached and we prepared the traditional dinners and purchased those killer outfits (and hats), let us … Continue reading Women, Lets Love One Another
Below is a short story I wrote years ago. I decided to share it because it’s a story about empowerment and growth. I hope you enjoy it! Samantha looked around the bedroom in frustration. Everything they owned was strewn on the floor: clothes, shoes, papers—everything. Feeling demoralized, she stepped over the mess and went to the dresser. Staring into the mirror, she ran her hand down the … Continue reading Last Breath (Short Story)
We wear so many ‘hats’ and ‘masks’ as women that it can present a challenge to truly knowing who we really are. The challenges of living day-to-day can easily overshadow our dreams if we are not careful. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. I had the misfortune of working for a company that never valued my talents or gifts. And … Continue reading Don’t Forget Self in Your Journey
I’m a little late with this post but because of the incident I experienced the day after Valentine’s Day, I decided to post this because it’s important for us to raise our standards on the dating scene. Facebook was flooded with pictures of flowers, candy, and “I love you”. There was also drama due to a few women realizing they were not number one. Valentine’s … Continue reading Raise Our Standards as Women
Prior to spending the last 10 days fighting off the flu, I’d begun walking on my treadmill and doing light weight work. I have a lot of weight to lose but felt discouraged by my progress and setbacks. Having once lived a very athletic lifestyle, it’s been difficult to reconcile the fact that my scale (and body) isn’t moving at my expected pace. Getting sick … Continue reading Pushing Forward
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