It’s Okay

It’s okay to take the road that seems less traveled. To do it alone if no one wants to go with you. Others may not necessarily ‘get’ or even support your dream and that’s okay. The dream or desire was not planted in their heart – it was planted in yours. You have been equippedContinue reading “It’s Okay”

Dreams Realized

Many things cause my tears to flow! The way a boy loves his mom and a girl adores her dad. Watching the ‘underdog’ win. Seeing poetry made out of a shattered life. A blind eye seeing beauty for the first time. When a tired weary soul finds rest in the arms of the God whoContinue reading “Dreams Realized”

Face-to-Face

For a minute, I sat reflecting on some of the dreaded things I’ve dealt with over the years. Some I’ve leapt over, others I’ve had to barrel my way through and a few have drop-kicked me for sure. For the most part however, I’ve just learned how to confront my fears head on. Face-to-face –Continue reading “Face-to-Face”

Nosey

I just love to hear people’s story. The ones of triumph, defeat, battles fought- loss or won. I’m not good at doing shallow for long. Somewhere, somehow I will ask the deep questions. I guess I’m just nosey! I’m fascinated with the roads we’ve traveled and how we arrived at this moment. I’d like toContinue reading “Nosey”

How Did You Know?

One of my students gave me this mango this morning. My first words were: ‘How did you know?’ I love mangoes! As a child, this was our ‘junk food’ and go-to snack. It was plentiful and free. There were trees everywhere. In the summer months – this was lunch. When in season, they were inContinue reading “How Did You Know?”

Your Story

This little desk is a safe space for my students. Sometimes I sense their need to talk , I pat on the desk and they come by and sit. It brings me great joy to listen to their stories, their journey, challenges and wins. It has always been a goal of mine to create aContinue reading “Your Story”

Untold Stories

I started journaling as a teenager. Today ever so often I go back to revisit some of the untold stories of my younger years. Some of these pages date back to the ‘80s and 90s. Those were searching years- trying to ‘find’ me and discovering who I was created to be. These stories remind meContinue reading “Untold Stories”

You Still Shine

Things have a way of being here today and gone tomorrow. Sometimes, however, there’s that one thing that grabs a hold of your heart for whatever reason. My dad gave me this necklace in 1990 – that’s 34 years ago! It’s the only thing that I possess at this moment that has my dad’s markContinue reading “You Still Shine”

Without You

A man of God once echoed these words in Exodus33:15, “If You don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.” I think this is how I feel about my journey here on God’s green earth. I don’t claim to be that smart or even wise. Often I feel lost and need toContinue reading “Without You”

Funny Feelings

I don’t always feel productive. Feelings are funny, unreliable things. They can’t be trusted. Productivity for me can best be measured by the outcomes. However, I get what is being asked. I teach in Adult Education, and I find it just as fulfilling as teaching K-12. Some days when my students have that ah-ah momentContinue reading “Funny Feelings”