Recently I have been trying to get an understanding of who my paternal grandfather was to our family. He died fairly young – my dad doesn’t even remember him. Still seeking, I am hoping one day I’ll get a picture of his life. He never lived long enough to see his children take their placeContinue reading “He Never Saw It”
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High Fives
Encouraging. Reframing. Teaching. Releasing. Being Me. Not because I have perfected these, but life has led me down pathways that has required me to do these over and over. I firmly believe that you can get good at what you practice – willingly or unwillingly. These ‘fives’ are high on my list. The beautiful blendContinue reading “High Fives”
Seated With the Wise
This Thanksgiving I had breakfast with my neighbors – fifty plus years of marriage, proven ministry, children and numerous grandchildren. We had delicious escovitch fish [with cassava bammy]- a Jamaican staple. While we dined and chatted – I soaked in wisdom. Listening attentively, my heart grabbed a hold of something I have experienced but neverContinue reading “Seated With the Wise”
Wednesday’s Wisdom
This morning I came across a clip on a post from ‘Turning Point’. It resonated so much with me – I think it’s worth repeating. This is a lesson I was taught a few years back as I discovered how we allow others to take us to unhealthy places. We give people permission to makeContinue reading “Wednesday’s Wisdom”
I’ll Find You
To My WP Family: Recently my plate has been full trying to balance new assignments and things of that nature. I haven’t been present here that much – but I’m not gone. Stay with me. Soon I’ll find my way back ‘home’. Stay With Me Lately I’ve been missing a lotI knowI don’t see youContinue reading “I’ll Find You”
What If We Begin…
This quote caught my attention this morning: If God could take someone away that you thought you would never lose – imagine the person He could give you that you thought you’d never find. What if we begin to trust God to truly turn the broken pieces into a master piece, the pain into purposeContinue reading “What If We Begin…”
She Emerged
This is HER. She emerged on the other side wiser, stronger, quieter, encased in grace and mercy. She is purposefully peaceful as she chooses her battles wisely. She exercises prudence as she carefully decides when to enter and when to leave. When to say yes and when to say no. She has learned who andContinue reading “She Emerged”
Lies Revealed
One day a student of mine came in late with a tired look on her face. As she sat staring in space for a minute, I gave her time to decompress. After a while I asked if it had been a tough morning. She smiled wearily and commented,’ Miss, you wouldn’t understand.’ Smiling, I askedContinue reading “Lies Revealed”
Hello Younger Me
This is part of a post I originally did in 2022- Thought You’d Like to Know – The message still rings true today. She would still like to hear these words: Don’t worry so much. The disappointments, apparent missed opportunities, closed doors, open doors, failures, and successes are all perfectly designed so you would beContinue reading “Hello Younger Me”
Good Read
The story of my life begins and ends with You. You’ve always been my Day One. My birth was nothing of major significance. Not much fanfare or any bells and whistles. I dare to think I was just another ‘oops’! A man and a woman who were hardly committed to each other. They ended beforeContinue reading “Good Read”
Restored Hearts 