The First Time

Not sure I have a favorite month. However, if I were to choose one, it would be the month I took my first breath outside the womb. December. The month the world and I first said hello. I’m sure it was cool and quite festive. Most people were probably in a good mood with aContinue reading “The First Time”

Healing For My Soul

As a young teen I journaled to unburden my soul. The pages and the pen were my beloved companions – they gave me a safe place to say what I couldn’t say verbally. Today, over four decades later – writing still allows me empty myself. Frees me of caged emotions that could eat away atContinue reading “Healing For My Soul”

July -Then & Now

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”

Reset

It’s summer y’all! Take a moment to reset. There are many things that we have no control over – let’s breathe and release those to the One who never gets overwhelmed. The One who holds the nations in the palm of His hands- yet takes the time to invite us into relationship. Then there areContinue reading “Reset”

I’m Free

I’ve learned the art of saying no – no to them and no to me. I am free to do nothing and go nowhere, if I so choose. Guilt is no longer my bedpartner when I choose me. There are no apologies for not wanting to. Where ever I show up, I am there 100%.Continue reading “I’m Free”

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”

Through My Eyes

Today I am amazed at the number of pictures we take in any given season- yet they are safely stored in the ‘cloud’ somewhere. We hardly ever go back to look at them. We rarely ever print them. Question of the day – ‘ Where is the cloud?’ I treasure my collection of printed picturesContinue reading “Through My Eyes”

We All Need One

I love these two men. Both have been friends to me in different ways. One has mentored me in leadership. One has been my brother from another mother. We talk about everything and anything. We are beyond transparent with each other – pure unadulterated love. He is one of my most perfectly imperfect friends andContinue reading “We All Need One”