Tag Archives: life
Church Hurt
I have spent most of my life attending church. As a young girl, I was made to believe the church was my safe place. I trusted the pastor’s words. This was the appointed shepherd and I was instructed to be … Continue reading
Dear Mom, – My Rebuttal
Last week my mother addressed a letter to me in her blog titled “Dear Son”. I am a young man of few words but I was taught when someone addresses you, you respond. Today, I am writing as a guest … Continue reading
Dear Son,
Dear Son, The day has come and you have crossed the threshold into what many call “manhood”. It is now time for you to fly and as your mother I vow not to clip your wings, but allow you to … Continue reading
And We’re Out
Today is officially the last day of the school year and my son has formally completed his public school education and is preparing for graduation. In past years, high school graduations and celebrations had become standard . What was once … Continue reading
Breaking Generational Curses
Generational curses are considered negative patterns from your family history that are repeated in your own life. I was first introduced to the idea of generational curses when I became a budding teenager. I was getting closer to the age … Continue reading
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
As many of you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there is no time like the present to really focus on our health and wellness. As mentioned in a previous post, I started seeing a psychologist in October … Continue reading
You Can’t Miss What You Never Had
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and I was more than surprised to walk out of my house to a yard sign acknowledging my efforts as a teacher. While Teacher Appreciation Week serves as a culmination of the entire school … Continue reading
Traveling? Maybe, Maybe Not?
“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.”― Anaïs Nin Traveling has become a part of my self care. Sometimes it’s necessary to remove myself from family, friends, and even the voices in my … Continue reading
The Things We Take for Granted
“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” – Thomas Fuller I was recently sitting in a Zoom meeting and a teacher sent me a private message stating, “Hey, how are you? I really miss our … Continue reading
No Sports??!?
I keep a very busy schedule in the spring and summer and much of that is attributed to being the mom of an athlete. With the spread of Covid-19 and the cancellation of sports, life has taken a drastic turn … Continue reading
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