I woke my baby doll up this morning and, as usual, she groaned quietly, refusing to open her eyes. So I rolled her over and got her dressed in her half-asleep state. When she finally sat up, eyes still closed, she quickly nestled herself into my lap and snuggled her face into that crook in […]

I love my girl. She’s a beautiful person from the inside out. Selfless, giving, sweet & full of hugs just for me. In celebration of the wonderful young lady she’s becoming, we decided to go all out for her birthday this year. Not the usual Incredible Pizza/Flip ‘N Out/Mini-Sleepover affair, but something that just could […]

…was one of the most momentous occasions of my life. It was the day I became “Mama.” It was the day I met the most beautiful girl in all the world. It was the day I realized that my heart could exist outside of my body. That day was 8 years ago. EIGHT YEARS! Where […]

Those words rang out non-stop throughout the day of Oneika & Jamar’s wedding. And it really was. Joy and beauty were abundant and I’m convinced the sun was shining just for them. The ladies began the day at the church where Simply Flawless by Brandi was on the scene for make-up application. The name doesn’t […]

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It was an unusually warm February morning, so I decided to take my two littles to the park. As one was swinging and the other sliding, I took a moment to breathe in my environment. The sweetest bird song rang in my ear, and I followed the melody to the top of a nearby tree. […]

We were running late for school today, so we drove instead of walked. We said our morning prayers, exchanged “I love you’s” and she hopped out of the van. The teacher hurried her on since it was already 8:04. But she hesitated.  “What is she doing? Doesn’t she know she’s late?” I could see the […]

I picked a lonely rose from in front of my house this morning. It was bent completely over, facing the ground…shaking in the wind, cold & rain…but its strength & beauty were undeniable. Not a petal was lost. It made it through the storm. I am. You are. Strong. Beautiful.

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