Category: trust
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And Yet
Whew, friend … this year has been doing the MOST. But you know what? God’s goodness keeps showing up right in the middle of the hard stuff. In my latest post, I’m sharing why those little words “and yet” matter so much. (Spoiler alert: Because they remind us there’s still beauty and blessings worth holding…
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Safe Space
Hey friend, Life can feel overwhelming, and our bodies often carry the weight of it all. In my latest blog post, I explore the importance of finding a safe space — a place, a moment, or even a person — that helps us return to peace. And above all, I share how God offers us…
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Blankie
Many moons ago, a work colleague nicknamed me “Blankie.” As she put it, my easygoing and gentle nature with others felt like a warm, cozy blanket wrapped around those I encountered. Over the years, I’ve come to recognize that I inherited that trait from my mother. Mom’s sweet spirit immediately put everyone at ease. Strangers…
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Not Too Late
Can I be honest? At this stage in life, I sometimes feel like the clock is ticking louder than ever. And family health challenges this year have added to the quiet pressure of time. I often reflect: How much time do I truly have left to manifest the dreams God planted in me years…
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Last Monday
Content Warning: This post addresses suicide prevention and encourages help-seeking. If you or someone near you needs support, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HELLO or HOLA to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Our family’s to-do list stays filled to the brim with errands. And, as a general rule,…
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A Whole Lot More
Every Sunday, for eight weeks and counting, a lot more happens in our home. We smile a lot more. Grateful tears fall a lot more. We breathe deep sighs of relief a lot more. You see, the enemy came for my sweet husband on Sunday morning just after Valentine’s Day. His attack was clearly meant…
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Less Is More
Last year did a number on me, y’all. More hate between Red and Blue. Deep hurt as a 92 percent Black woman who voted for the common good (because we’re completely – not selectively – honest about the country we love, too). Knowing that so many folks voted for rich people who are clearly self-serving,…
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Know and Trust
Feeling hard-pressed or stressed? Same. Life has required roller blades lately. And mostly for lovely moments. Ten college applications are now submitted for our high school senior (and to clarify – 10 applications that required at least twice that number of essays). We’ve shown up for loved ones and friends when needed. We voted early…
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Nah-nah-nee-boo-boo
Sometimes, I still say nah-nah-nee-boo-boo. If you don’t know, nah-nah-nee-boo-boo is like a punctuation mark among kids. It’s used to tease or one-up someone else. As in, “I’VE got some ice cream, nah-nah-nee-boo-boo!” Or, “I’m going skaaaaating, nah-nah-nee-boo-boo!” In any case, being on the receiving end of nah-nah-nee-boo-boo usually means pouting faces and frustration.…
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Skip Me, God
Sometimes life comes so fast and furious that I just wanna say: Skip Me, God. Pretty please, with sugar on top. Recently, my hubby and teen were sick-sick at the same time. They felt absolutely awful, with fever, congestion, aches . . . the works. As I jumped into care mode, I was already on…
