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Do You Qualify? A Grown Woman’s Reintroduction to an Old Favorite
I first read this poem in my 30s, back when love still felt like a puzzle I was trying to figure out—one piece at a time. It made me think, reflect, hope. But now, in my 50s, with everything life has thrown at me—stroke, coma, heartbreak, rebirth—the words hit differently. Back then, I was searching Continue reading
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The Importance of Like and Love in Relationships: Understanding the Foundations of Emotional Connections
Can you love someone and not like them? Or like someone without loving them? These questions have lingered in my mind ever since a conversation I had with a close friend of mine, who was in the Army Reserve at the time. It wasn’t until after he passed away in 2014 from a motorcycle accident Continue reading
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Thoughtful Tuesday – Aura
Reflections from a Grateful Heart Today has been filled with reminders of grace, presence, and divine timing. Thoughtful Tuesday, where it all began. This morning, my friend Anatashia sent me a quote that stirred something deep inside me: “Replace your doubt with confidence. You are a fighter with faith. That means if you fall, you Continue reading
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Family Tree, DNA & Me: Digging Into My Roots
Here’s the Thing About Family… They grow, they change, and eventually… they leave.And when the older generation passes on, they often leave behind questions that the younger ones are left to answer: “Where did we come from?”“What are we made of?”“Why do we all look so different?” That’s where I am with my family right Continue reading
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“If You Say So: Changing the Way You Speak and Think”
Your words carry weight—and power. Let me share why negative thinking must be replaced with bold, faith-filled declarations and why sometimes God simply replies: “If you say so.” If You Say So… Negative thinking can truly be the death of us—not just spiritually, but emotionally and mentally too.I’ve learned this firsthand: if you don’t change Continue reading
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“Love Your Enemies: The Peaceful Power of Letting Go”
What if loving your enemies was more than a suggestion—it was a command that frees your soul? I reflects on Matthew 5:44 and why I chooses peace over retaliation, even when it hurts. Love Your Enemies To be honest, I don’t think I have enemies.At least, not in the way the world defines them.Because to Continue reading
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Just a thought I would like to share
If I’ve learned anything over the past five years, it’s this:I can depend on God. No matter what life has taken from me—my health, my peace, even people—I have never lost my faith.Yes, I’ve questioned things.Yes, I’ve wrestled with pain.But I’ve also waited, trusted, and listened for answers. And in that waiting, I’ve seen God Continue reading
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Father but not a Dad….
You know the old saying:“Anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad.” The truth is, we all have fathers — or at least we did at some point — but not everyone has a dad.A real dad nurtures a child’s intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth.I never 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 