I don’t always think about this day, but today I did. July 3rd is the anniversary of my departure from my beloved island nation. Over 30+ years ago, I left the ‘Land of Wood and Water’ for the streets of the Big Apple. In my limited thinking, my world had collapsed. Everything that meant anythingContinue reading “July -Then & Now”
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My Companion
Isn’t it funny how the meditations of our hearts and mind can hold us captive at the most unlikely moments? I find that my car is often my space – my creative room. I have started keeping this little blue book beside me as a constant companion. Sometimes I need to capture it all inContinue reading “My Companion”
Never Fall in Love Again
🎶’And it looks likeI’m never gonna fall in love againFall in love, I’m never gonna fall in loveI mean itFall in love again’🎶 For some reason I listened to the lyrics of this song for the first time a few days ago. Tom Jones did an amazing job selling this narrative. One that many haveContinue reading “Never Fall in Love Again”
A Day Of Grace
Let’s be honest; many are not the dads we wanted. They don’t all show up like this. We don’t all have these treasured, unforgettable moments with them. The memories are often the ones we want to forget. Marred with coldness, disconnection, lies, hurt, abuse, rejection and abandonment. Some tried, but even at their best theyContinue reading “A Day Of Grace”
Our Eyes Met
The first time my babies’ eyes lock with mine – that moment when they seem to discover that I was their safe space. And the smile that followed. That’s a moment that took my breath away. Our world would never be the same. There was an awesome realization that God gave me this precious cargoContinue reading “Our Eyes Met”
I Am Her
Not because I am strong, but His strength infuses me. I have been equipped with all I need to accomplish my God-given purpose. Not that I have always believed it, but You said ‘I am Her’. Follow the bread crumbs and you’ll see the trail that leads to my long list of missteps. None ofContinue reading “I Am Her”
Days and Stories
Apart from my family – most of my days are spent with my students. Their stories fill my days. Last year I asked two of my classes to participate in an activity that would cause them to pause and think for a minute: ‘If your life was movie, what would the title be?‘ For someContinue reading “Days and Stories”
You Raise Me Up
Daily Writing Prompt: Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. If I can help somebody, as I travel alongIf I can help somebody, with a word or songIf I can help somebody, from doing wrongNo, my living shall not be in vain Those words of that popular song by MahaliaContinue reading “You Raise Me Up”
Give One – Get One
“Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” [Borrowed] I have always worn my smile with much grace and charm. As far back as I can remember, life was never so bad that it could rob me of my smile. My childhood came with much laughter and smiles. I was never the moody sulkyContinue reading “Give One – Get One”
On a Wing and a Prayer
No one prepared us. Like ocean waves they come crashing. Changing the landscape of our world. Life will never be the same. Life now comes with a different view. Hopes and dreams shifts – priorities change. We trade in the two door for a four door. God entrusted us with precious cargo. We pray weContinue reading “On a Wing and a Prayer”
Restored Hearts 