And Why I Try to Spread Joy With Every Sip Hi, I’m Leah. The crying child I am holding is my sister, Candra. The first C. Candra came into our family when I was six. She was cute, but she had several complications that I did not understand. Up until her amazing arrival, life was pretty simple. I hadContinue reading “The 3 C’s That Changed My Life”
Category Archives: Purpose
KINDNESS
The definition of a great day instead of thinking about how I am going to get my way, how about I dream of ways to make someone else’s day? The thought of being kind to others can create an inward high. And subsequent actions do not have to be something Twitter-worthy. Even small deeds haveContinue reading “KINDNESS”
WHAT DO THE BIBLE AND SOAP HAVE IN COMMON?
Happy “Think about it Thursday.” Have you ever heard of SOAP? And not the kind we clean our bodies with either. I mean the acronym for studying the Bible: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. SOAP is a practical way to study the Bible and we should have learned the method in Vacation Bible School. I don’tContinue reading “WHAT DO THE BIBLE AND SOAP HAVE IN COMMON?”
Sweet Victories and Presidents’ Day
Yesterday, my sister, Candra, and I completed a 60-piece jigsaw puzzle. We started the puzzle at seven o’clock in the evening and set a goal to complete the Jurassic-themed puzzle by 8 pm. Working on puzzles is one of Candra’s favorite things to do. Unfortunately, Cerebral Palsy, which affects Candra’s hands, arms, and motor skills,Continue reading “Sweet Victories and Presidents’ Day”
ETO/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 60th Chapter Charter Day
On February 10, 1962, sixteen phenomenal women chartered Eta Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in the small town of Ocala, Florida.
ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE?
This month, my heart screamed out for anyone who really needs a Fresh Start and a New Beginning. I feel you. I have been there a time or two. And you or someone you know, needs to acknowledge that you are more than what eyes can see!
Suicide
I am sharing a message I placed on Facebook this Sunday because a beautiful, bright, and talented young woman died over the weekend. Her name was Cheslie Kryst, and police reports state that she committed suicide. When I heard of the news yesterday afternoon, I instantly remembered that this was the young woman who wasContinue reading “Suicide”
BE WHO YOU TRULY ARE
So, step away from negativity and talk back—not to them, but to yourself. Surround yourself with WORDS that uplift YOU and challenge you to BE WHO YOU TRULY ARE or at least WHO YOU ASPIRE TO BE!
Are You Really Ready for 2022?
I am reposting my first series of New Year’s blogs to get us going again. I hope you enjoy the refresher.
BE WHO YOU TRULY ARE
So, step away from negativity and talk back—not to them, but to yourself. Surround yourself with WORDS that uplift YOU and challenge you to BE WHO YOU TRULY ARE or at least WHO YOU ASPIRE TO BE!