When I discovered the art of choosing my battles wisely – I decided to never lose it. Not every battle involves my purpose or my destiny. Hence it does not require my attention. Not every question needs to be answered. Not every question needs to be asked. Though they vie for my attention – notContinue reading “It’s Okay”
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Last Words
As we come to the end of this month, we see many reminders that the festive season is upon us. Conversations about the holidays, food, and plans to visit here and there begin to take shape in our hearts and minds. This is also a time when memories of those we have lost begin toContinue reading “Last Words”
To Be Loved
I consider it a tragedy to have lived decades on this earth and to never know what it feels like to love and be loved. To care for someone other than yourself. To have your heart skip a beat or pulsate at the thought of seeing someone. To want to be better because of thatContinue reading “To Be Loved”
Life’s Lessons
We often hear, ‘be careful what you wish for- you just might get it!’ To be purified and refined requires walking through some stuff. Most of us yearn to be a ‘better me’ – we desire growth and maturity. God’s way to get us there isn’t always easy. While we may prefer a cruise ship,Continue reading “Life’s Lessons”
All I Need
As a mom of two boys, I had front row seats to the battle with clutter. Toys, gadgets, clothes, and more toys. The second time around as a mom, I was over it in many ways. I realized my son never asked for the excesses. Many of the toys and gadgets were ignored after aContinue reading “All I Need”
Eyes and Hands
I’d like to think I have good neighbors and I hope I’ve been a good one . Over the years, I’ve certainly tried. We don’t always break bread or see each other often, but when it matters we show up for each other. ‘No man is an island’ is not just an old adage –Continue reading “Eyes and Hands”
I Remember
The things we hate to remember and love to forget often follow us around hidden in little pockets somewhere deep in our hearts and minds. The image of a man in blue oxford shirt and a khaki pants floating in the air on 9/11 can’t leave my mind – no matter how much I scrubContinue reading “I Remember”
Raging Storms
I grew up in a hurricane zone. Storms, hurricanes, and flooding are no strangers to me. Though I am not consumed by fear of nature’s song and dance, I am well aware of its rage and power. Today it has been forecasted that we’ll be in the path of Uncle Milton. All around, there’s aContinue reading “Raging Storms”
One Day
One day at the age of 20, I looked around and saw beautiful smiling faces staring at me. They inhaled everything I said. Some were hungry to learn. They stayed with me after school, asked a lot of questions and trusted me to help guide them to their better tomorrows. They believed in me. SuddenlyContinue reading “One Day”
The Now
This weekend past, I stood in a cemetery with some special people. We watched some workmen labor to prepare loved ones graves for headstones. These were our loved ones. Their lives mattered and they were loved. I watched them in their lifetime sow seeds and make deposits that are still paying dividends today. Their prayersContinue reading “The Now”
Restored Hearts 