My husband and I have been married for 13 years. We have enjoyed the process of becoming one and we have endured the challenge of growing our family. Even though Rodney gave me four beautiful gifts in 2005, we have always desired to add children to our family. Even as I celebrated my 45thbirthday this […]

Napoleon Hill is an American self-help author whose books instruct readers that raising expectations is essential to improving one’s life. He is best known for his book, Think and Grow Rich(1937) and it’s considered one of the 10 top selling self-help books of all time. I recently found the following quote, “Your big opportunity may […]

While Social Media is a tool used these days to keep us connected, it can also divide us. The pics and posts that fill our timelines show enviable images of those we idolize and we imagine their perfect lives. What is shown invites us into their worlds and we feel connected to them. Day after […]

A fellow educator posted a cartoon in our Educator Facebook group that sums up my current feelings. It’s an image of the Peanuts character Lucy as she walks down the street. She’s frowning as she says, “I’ve never seen a summer go by so fast in all my life…” Just as sure as the Summer […]

I know I’m not the first person to ask, “How did I get here?” But sometimes I wonder this very thing. As a young lady, I always envisioned my future and my family. I would imagine what my very first apartment would look like and what it would be like to be all grown up. […]

The Bible is full of stories that demonstrate God’s promise to provide for us. Joshua 3 and 4 NIV is the account of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. The people of God were seeking to obey God through impossible circumstances and enter the promise land. Joshua was faithful to God and a […]

Have you ever felt disconnected? Like the whole world is moving around you while you’re standing completely still? It’s almost like the scene of a movie where time seems to be suspended and even though you try with all your might, you’re paralyzed. All of us feel this way from time to time and it’s […]

Today is July the 1stand it’s my BIRTHDAY!!! I am another year older, wiser, and definitely more grateful. Truthfully birthdays get less exciting the more you get. I guess all of the excitement comes from reaching new milestones and adding another candle to your birthday cake and I’m okay with that. Today will include a […]

Summer is only two days away and I’m looking forward to some rest and relaxation! As a public school teacher, I am just as happy about the last day of school as my students. Yay!! I will also be starting this summer off with a conference: Choose Joy 2018. It is a two-day faith-based conference […]

May 28, 2005 was a wonderful day and my Dad was right by side. He confidently walked me down the aisle and gave me away. And when asked, “Who presents this woman in marriage?” he lovingly replied, ‘We do.” This Wedding Day photo was captured just after the family toasts. For as much as my […]