12 Feb 2013
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30 Day Challenge #7-9

February 12, 2013 No Comments

I have missed 6 Challenges and I apologize for not following through but that’s what makes this a “challenge” right? Lol…  However, I’m back and I am ready to get caught up…. I pray this encourages your spirit!



Day 7:

Galations 6:9- Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

(This has gotten me through a lot of tough times…. I could be weary, burdened down, and stressed out but this scripture encourages me every time. We have to stay strong and continue to be on God’s side and run this race because in the end we will be blessed. Given up has definitely crossed my mind but I’d rather gain all the benefits of what God has for me for not giving up. The BEST is yet to come so don’t give up)


Day 8:

Phillipians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens Me

(If you feel like you can’t make it or accomplish your dream that has been on your heart to do…. Remember, you CAN because Jesus gives you the strength to do it….)  


Day 9:

Psalm 34:18- The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in.

(He is close when you are down or suffering a terrible loss…. He saves you from depression and negative thinking. He comforts you when you need it most. Lean on God when you are troubled or sad. He IS there)



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10 Feb 2013
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A little update!

February 10, 2013 No Comments


*First let me start off by saying that I do apologize for the mishap of my pictures not showing in this Post
so if you are reading this I would greatly appreciate it if you could go back to my previous post and let me know if you can see them now! I hope I fixed it:-)

However, in this Post I talked about how my husband would be gone to California for almost a week but he is back and he got home around 11:00 pm last night and I was sooooo HAPPY!

I love my babies but 5 days without a little help was rough and I’m pretty sure I don’t want to do that again for a very long time.

Shoutout to ALL military wives and single moms I don’t know how you all do it but blessings to you!

The girls were so happy to see daddy too and they didn’t even want to go to sleep

Thanks for all the encouragement in my previous post because God knows I needed it. I pray you all are having an awesome weekend!

God Bless




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08 Feb 2013
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My Hair

February 8, 2013 No Comments

As I grow my hair back out the “right way” by taking care of it I find it easier than I thought. You can read my post on my hair here……

My hair is relaxed and I don’t plan on going natural at all…. I love the women with natural hair I just decided to continue to stay relaxed. It’s easier for me to maintain it:-)

By taking care of my hair I have started to: 

Wash it every 7 days
Moisturize it
Condition it
Style it myself

At this very moment my hair is extremely dry and needs to be washed and so on……. I just wanted to show you a few pictures of what I’ve done the last couple of weeks to my hair. It turned out great and I’m hoping that I can accomplish the same thing or better this weekend!
These pictures were taken Jan 26,2013

These pictures were taken Feb 2, 2013

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07 Feb 2013
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TLC’S: The Sisterhood

February 7, 2013 8 Comments


This show is based on First Ladies of Pastors in the Christian Community.

On the opening episodes Facebook, twitter, and most social networks were trying to get this show off of the air because they felt like it was a poor interpretation of what, who, and how First Ladies are in the church.
I honestly had reservations about it but after watching it, it wasn’t as bad as everyone was portraying it to be. However, after just getting caught up on last night episode that I missed I was a tad bit disappointed. 
These are my thoughts:
Let me say that even though Tara has her annoying ways she does not stray away from the Word of God and she represents him well. Ivy & Christina represented well on this episode too. At first I had some feelings about those two but they actually took a stand this week. DeLana is the only one they don’t show hardly at all and that’s because I think she actually thought the show would be different than what it is and I honestly don’t blame her for not coming around. I wish she was in more scenes because I really like her.

Dominique has disappointed me in the WORSE way! She needs true Deliverance…. This show was something she should not have signed up for. I feel like her testimony could help so many people and God could really use her. Maybe this show was her way of crying out for help?… However, I would like to see this show turn into something positive and if it doesn’t it really doesn’t need another season. I will keep watching to see where it goes! 


If you are watching it, what are your takes on it? 

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07 Feb 2013
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30 Day Challenge #6

February 7, 2013 No Comments

Repentance
Our God is so Awesome! He gave his son to die for us and we are able to repent and have another chance to come back and live for him.
This is something that I must do and even though I know he heard me the first time I always repeat myself and ask him to forgive me more than once (don’t judge me…lololol) 
I am a sinner SAVED by GRACE
Don’t forget to repent daily…. It’s sort of like a “cleansing” taking place and its allowing you to get things right with God.
Lord, Thank you for allowing me to come back to you day in and day out.  
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05 Feb 2013
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He’s Gone but he’ll be back

February 5, 2013 No Comments

My husband is in California with our Pastor and another leader for a conference and he will be there 5 looonnnggg days. He left early yesterday morning and I am already missing him. I cried the night before he left and maybe because I was a little jealous I mean he ALWAYS goes to these wonderful places alone or with people and I would love to experience it with him sometimes. However, I did tell him that I am happy that he was able to go. Whatever benefits he gets from it, I will definitely reap them to because we are 1 unit. 

I’m SO ready to see him…. Any one that knows us, know that we are always together and we haven’t been away from each other this long since 2010 and at that time we only had 1 child, so I have them for 5 loooonnngg days without daddy. HA! 

Being away from him made me realize how much I really love him and want him in my life. I also felt like maybe we needed some time apart because he has been really stressed out about somethings and I believe he will come back refreshed. Yesterday, I cried a lot and the truth about me is that I am definitely a cry baby. I cry when I’m excited, nervous, and sad. 

However, there is one person that is happy he’s gone. Guess who that may be? Miss Madison…..
She told me last night that she doesn’t want daddy to come back because she wants to stay with her Nana… Lol…

 Anywho, that’s my spill for the day. I’ll leave you guys with a picture of us that we took about a month ago.

I hope you’re having a terrific Tuesday….. 



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05 Feb 2013
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30 Day Challenge #4

February 5, 2013 No Comments

Today our word is : WORRY

This is definitely a struggle of mine….. There are days when I don’t worry and there are days when I do. Sometimes the worrying consumes me and I start over analyzing every little thing and why am I doing that when my God says that he will supply all of my needs…. 
I realize that sometimes we can worry because at one point in our lives there was a time when we hoped and prayed and believed God for something and that thing didn’t go as planned. So, we start worrying…. Worrying that this thing that we need or want won’t happen this time but throughout my life I’ve realized God’s plans are not ours and whatever his plan is, it will manifest itself sooner or later. 
If you’re worried about money, marriage, life, or even your spiritual walk with Christ know that God will supply ALL of your needs according to his riches in glory. Every thing you’ve been praying about, he hears you and he knows. If you want to get closer to him and you’re struggling, he hears and he knows!  If you’re struggling financially and you don’t know what’s next….. If you’re on the verge of a divorce and feel like there’s nothing else left to do, Hold on. If you feel like life is getting the best of you, hold your head up! He will supply. 
04 Feb 2013
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30 Day Challenge #3

February 4, 2013 No Comments

I pray that everyone’s Sunday was a Blessed one….. I just want to say that this Challenge has been truly amazing and I have met some amazing women in the past 3 days. People are blessed by this challenge and I hope you are blessed too.
Today’s Word is: Anxiety


Let me say that this is something I struggle with A LOT…. I worry about every thing and sometimes I hate that about myself. However, as I encourage you I am encouraging myself as well..
When you worry it will weigh you down, it will make you feel like there’s nothing else to lean on…. Don’t let the pressures of life get you down. Dwell on the word of God and allow it to uplift your spirit and if that doesn’t work go to watch inspirational clips by different preachers, play your favorite music. Whatever you need to do to make yourself not worry, Do it. Don’t allow the devil to win. You are more than a conqueror! 
We don’t know what tomorrow holds so let’s be anxious for nothing, cheer up, and allow today to be our best day! 
Love you:-) 
03 Feb 2013
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30 Day Challenge #2

February 3, 2013 No Comments

Hey Yall….. Today’s word is:
Strength
What the scripture means: 

God is a place of trust in our time of need. He lifts us up when we are in trouble. Our burdens become his, our imperfections become his, and everything we need at our lowest point he gives it to us. 
Small Prayer:

Lord,
Be with those tonight who are in need of your strength. Hold them in your arms and allow your presence to take away all of the emotional, physical, and mental strain that is weighing them down. Be there peace in the midst of the storm and bring them out as pure gold. Strengthen them for your kingdom and allow your will to be done in their life! 
Amen