I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here! Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed. Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space.
There’s something so very special about seasoned women. The amazing stories they have, the lessons life have taught them…as a young woman, the more time I spend with them, the more I can’t help but feel like I become a better version of me. Ms. Viola’s spirit is just as a beautiful as her wrinkles…just as […]
This is my mother. For those who don’t know, her name is Terry. She is an incredibly strong woman of God. A cheerleader. She loves to travel and is passionate about life. She is an encourager….a nurturer. She loves her children and has a heart of gold. And did I mention she was a member of […]
It’s no secret that Mothers hold a very special place in my heart. The love I have for them begins with the most important woman in my life: my mother. My mother is BEAUTIFUL. She is smart, funny and even in her corniest moments, she is MAGNIFICENT. She’s a wonderful cook, an amazing example of what a woman […]
On pretty much a daily basis, I interchange the words pretty and beautiful. I’ll say things like “OMG, your look so pretty in that dress,” or “Yassssssssssss honey! Your hair is so beautiful today!” Though they seem the same, when I sit down and think about it, there really is a HUGE difference between the […]
“SHE IS CLOTHED IN DIGNITY AND STRENGTH AND SHE LAUGHS WITHOUT FEAR OF THE FUTURE…” WOMEN. As far as I’m concerned, we are the strongest, most gorgeous creatures on the planet. Our smiles can heal a community. Our faith can change the world. We are grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and friends. We are entrepreneurs, teachers, engineers, […]