2019 trials and tribulation
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Pre-op
Pre-Op Chronicles: The Journey of a Warrior Today was pre-op before my upcoming surgery. One of the biggest frustrations of living with a blood disorder is the endless cycle of blood draws—especially when you have tiny, disappearing veins like mine. They brought in everything today: the vein finder, the sonogram machine, heating packs, butterfly needles—you Continue reading
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A Fighting Spirit Is Important, But Not At Home
The Washington Post By: Joy Jones Have you met this woman? She has a good job, works hard, and earns a good salary. She went to college, she got her master’s degree; she is intelligent. She is personable, articulate, well read, interested ineverybody and everything. Yet, she’s single. Or maybe you know this one. Active Continue reading
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Birthdays
Birthdays: A Battle and a Blessing This morning, I received an unexpected email from Victoria’s Secret wishing me a Happy Half Birthday. It made me smile. Most people who truly know me understand that birthdays have always been a big deal for me—and honestly, they should be for everyone. Maybe I’m not the norm. I’ve Continue reading
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Pray!
Pray today for God to turn your wailing into dancing. Pray for strength and power each day to stay in step with the spirit. Pray today for God to reveal his purpose for you and quietly listen. Pray for God to continue to fortify your inner circle with Christian friends that will support you walk Continue reading
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Awake by Grace, Alive with Purpose
Awake by Grace, Alive with Purpose “Every morning I wake up is a gift I no longer take for granted. My smile is my logo. My gratitude is my legacy.” Your smile is your logo.Your personality is your business card.And how you leave others feeling… that’s your trademark. Every morning you wake up is a Continue reading
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Avascular Necrosis (AVN)/Osteonecrosis
Facing Avascular Necrosis with Sickle Cell Disease: My Unspoken Journey Until 2016, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about my disease—sickle cell. But that summer, I learned a hard, painful lesson no doctor had ever warned me about: Avascular Necrosis (AVN). Avascular Necrosis happens when the blood supply to a bone—usually in Continue reading
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Normal: What Does It Even Mean Anymore?
What is normal, really?Who even gets to decide what “normal” looks like? Is there such a thing as an old normal and a new normal?Or are we all just figuring it out as we go? I remember once asking my son why he couldn’t be like other “normal” teenagers who hang out at the mall Continue reading
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Walking through the storm
“Keep walking through the storm… your rainbow is waiting on the other side.” Today’s thought hit me hard: as difficult as this situation has been — and still is — I have to keep walking. I have to keep pushing through this storm.No one ever tells you how long a storm will last. No one Continue reading
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Snowflakes, Free Panties, and Real-Life Hustles
Today, boredom had me in a headlock. I was tired of staring at the walls like I was doing time, so I threw on some clothes and decided to hit the mall — not to shop, just to breathe. And hey, if I could snag something free? Even better. Thanks to my Victoria’s Secret card Continue reading
About Me
I LIVE LOVE LAUGH LEARN – the only way I know how to survive this life! I am a free-spirited, independent, or uninhibited person. I began this blogging journey years ago for sharing my thoughts on everyday life. Since then, so much has happened including me being in a coma because of Sickle Cell with brain damage and extreme trials in life. I am still struggling, but I feel someone can be motivated through my journey, thoughts, feelings, and life.
Phoenix: Live Love Laugh 