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My Dog’s Attack: A Parenthood Lesson

All things are lessons God would have me learn. — A Course in Miracles Who needs scary movies when you have the unexpected suspense of life? Here’s a story of how I became a dog mom October 2020 and a recent event that awakened a lesson in human motherhood. I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant with […]

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How to Plan the Baby Shower of YOUR Dreams

Depending on the culture you grew up in, your perspective of baby showers will vary. It may be: (a) I don’t desire to have one at all. (b) Members of a particular religious organization, family or friends plan and execute the event on your behalf. (c) Co-workers surprise or plan a baby shower to celebrate […]

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Life Life Lessons Motivation

Chiquita with No Purpose

I recently met and have had the opportunity to observe a nine year old chihuahua mix, Chiquita. It’s been an interesting experience as I’ve studied her behavior and how she moves around the space. Dogs are brilliant and in many ways parallel human life. They can be timid in new environments or around new faces. […]

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Life Life Lessons Relationships

Conversations with Coeta, my laundry lady

One of my life aspirations is to purchase a multi-acre ranch to pass through my family’s future generations. Key: Land ownership + an income producing asset. Recently, I ran across a Women’s Health article by Rachael Rodgers, CEO of @hello7co and @therodgersranch who recommended women stop doing laundry if you desire to be a millionaire. […]

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Life Life Lessons Motivation

BEAT

God, I’m tired but my soul won’t rest. God, I’m sad but my spirit is surviving. I’m tired of seeing your people crying. I’m tired of seeing your people surviving and dying inside. I’m tired of the brutality, blatant disrespect, intimidating energy and manipulative behavior. I watch the sun rise as my eyes stay up […]

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Life Life Lessons relationships Relationships

How to remain confident and calm in your relationship  Relationships add to our sense of community, our desires to be seen, loved and supported. Many women have been groomed to seek long-term relationships as an accomplishment. The Barbie doll has Ken. Hallmark movies and television shows model romanticized, near perfect relationships. Because of this we often […]

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Life Life Lessons

Reminders from God’s Calendar

Monday night before bed, I reviewed my monthly goals. Goals are easier to chew when you take a bite each day. Say no to overindulgence, my friends. I said to myself, “When I wake up, I’m going to do this, this and this.” Gratefully, the sun rose and I had another chance to strive towards […]

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Life Life Lessons Motivation

Dreams and Nightmares

As little kids, we are always encouraged to dream. In fact, to DREAM BIG. Before we are old enough to think for ourselves, we are asked the famous childhood question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Most children answer this question based off of occupations they’ve seen glorified — teacher, firefighter, […]

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Faith Life Life Lessons relationships

Flower Gardens in My Heart

As I reflect on the month of February, it’s been a great one. The month started with intense workouts in the training facility I consistently go to. The second week I celebrated my 28th Birthday in beautiful Orlando, Florida. The week ended with a dim light dinner with 14 of my closest family and friends. […]

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Adventures Life Life Lessons

God Protected 28

365 days went by. 3..2..1.. the clock struck 12:00am and I wake up 28. Where did the years go? Did I live in them or did they live me? How did my legs get so long and my confidence so strong? As I lay in a bed not my own, that of a Airbnb owner, […]