We have the opportunity to be thankful each day. We can be thankful for another day and more time to spend with family. We can be thankful for the good things that happen to us and the people that make time to see us. Don't worry about what others say or think about you. Be… Continue reading Day 9: God Bestows a Crown of Beauty Instead of Ashes
Day 8: Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
It has been a week, since I found out that my mom has a tumor in her brain. The doctor said that she had a month to live, if it was not detected. The surgery is a week from today. I am thankful to have this time with her. I feel like it is a… Continue reading Day 8: Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
Let Go, and Let God Fight For You
If you are like me, you have mistakes. I have done things that you regret. I wish that I could go back and change them, but I cannot. Luckily, God forgives me. God forgives you. God gives us second chances, with no strings attached. God is that good. People on earth are not so forgiving.… Continue reading Let Go, and Let God Fight For You
Day 7: Keeping My Eyes Focused On The Lord
Yesterday was another day full of unexpected news. My mom was released from the hospital on Tuesday and went home to my sister's house. Yesterday, I called to check on my mom, and she said there were complications. Oh no. "What complications?" I ask. My mom said, not with her, with other sick people in… Continue reading Day 7: Keeping My Eyes Focused On The Lord
Day 6: Let Patient Endurance Have Its Perfect Result
We can plan as much as we want, God's timing will prevail. Yesterday, my mom's surgery was rescheduled again. There was a vehicle fire at the Ft. McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore. Unfortunately, it must've been bad, because people were taken to the OR. Prayers for all of those people. My mom's surgery was postponed again.… Continue reading Day 6: Let Patient Endurance Have Its Perfect Result
Day 5: We Plan, Then We Wait For God’s Timing
My mom was scheduled for surgery yesterday. We were getting ready to drive to the hospital, when I received a text that the surgery would need to be rescheduled. I was not sure what to think. I looked out the window, and I saw a dove flutter by and land on the deck. I love… Continue reading Day 5: We Plan, Then We Wait For God’s Timing
Day 4: Waiting For God’s Outcome
God knows us before we are even formed in the womb. God knows us inside and out. God knows the good parts of us and the parts that we try to hide. And, he loves us anyway. God knows how each piece of our lives will unfold. So, we need to let go of control… Continue reading Day 4: Waiting For God’s Outcome
Day 3: Waiting and Praying
This morning, we went to church. My soul needed it. The songs and message spoke to me. The scriptures were from Genesis, when Abraham was told that Sarah would have a son. Sarah was older, way past the years to have a child. Some guess she was around 90 years old. When she overheard that… Continue reading Day 3: Waiting and Praying
Day 2: The Prognosis
This morning, I woke up wanting go back to sleep, but knowing sleep would not come to me. I was so anxious to hear news about my mom. My brother texted the group chain and said they have no updates at 6:45 am. Two hours later, I texted the group. I texted my sister. Text.… Continue reading Day 2: The Prognosis
Day 1: What Just Happened Here?
Have you ever heard the saying, Your story is your testimony? This is mine. I am going to start at the beginning, because that is where I am today. I don't know how my story is going to end. On Thursday, I received a text from my sister, saying that she was in the ambulance… Continue reading Day 1: What Just Happened Here?
Embrace This Beautiful Life 