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I haven't updated this blog in a while, I am deciding if I want to update with what I have written in 2022 or start from now. Keep checking back for new entries or subscribe to receive new entries via email.
Endure
The pain in giving birth is quickly forgotten because of the joy and love felt for the life that has been birthed. A true gift from...
Jul 25, 20211 min read
Idols Of The Heart
Recently I was humbled and challenged to speak at our church ladies breakfast. I was told I could talk about anything I felt led to...
Jun 27, 20213 min read
Labor and Delivery
Godly mothers shape the generations. 2 months into dating and Alayna is on the way. Standing in the bathroom with Anthony, not knowing...
May 9, 20212 min read
What If I Didn’t Do Enough?
“You did everything you could, it was out of your control”. But what if I didn’t... What if I was randomly sent a letter to enter...
Apr 4, 20212 min read
The Truth Will Set You Free
“Remember you have your girls that need you.” Often said trying to motivate someone to not fall into grief and stay there, to treasure...
Mar 18, 20214 min read
Community
A few Sunday night thoughts that started out a little sad and turned into an encouragement for myself and others. “I miss the...
Mar 14, 20212 min read
God's Faithfulness - Our Faithfulness
“I have learned that even though losing a child is a very unique pain, God expects the same faithfulness from us as in any other effect...
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Wholly Sanctified
“What’s born in us through trials, through the pressure, is something so beautiful and new, something life giving to the people around...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Firsts and Lasts
February 2, 2020 This was an amazing day in downtown Miami with Alayna. We took the Metro, road the loop, attended church in the park,...
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Home
Tonight I went to a school tour with Katie, a school I had found last January for Buddy to go to. I knew that it would be a transition...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Coconut Water Companion
After a life changing event, people and places sometimes have a crippling affect on you. The Holidays they say are a most difficult time...
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Confession time:
For a few months after Jonathan’s passing, it was hard for me to see happy families, especially with little boys. I would think to...
Dec 8, 20202 min read
What gives us this confidence?
“You will be reunited again one day.” “They are in a better place.” “May they rest in peace.” All things that we say, Christian or not....
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Sabbath
“The focus and culmination of a life that is daily and practically devoted to honoring God.” Peter Scazzero The Holy Spirit has been...
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Identity.
For over 16 years I have identified myself as a mother of 1, 2 and then 3 children. Many times known as Alayna, Katelyn or Jonathan’s...
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Another Month - In The Blink Of An Eye
Last night the flashbacks were like a waterfall, rehearsing that morning and the events of the rest of the day. On the one hand I am so...
Sep 16, 20203 min read
Grief+Corona+Justice+Wisdom Teeth=Father’s Day
Life Grief is not something that you can choose or control. It is thrust upon you without your consent or regard for how it will affect...
Jun 21, 20203 min read
Out of Many One People
I will admit that I didn’t know all the history of slavery in America. Maybe it was because I grew up mostly in Jamaica and my world...
May 31, 20204 min read
Teach Us How To Pray
The disciples didn’t ask Jesus to teach them how to preach, lead or disciple. They asked Him, “Lord, teach us how to pray.” Luke 11:1...
May 20, 20203 min read
Fight to Flourish
I recently read the book - The Fight to Flourish by Jennie Lusko. She and Levi lost their 5 yr old daughter Lenya, to a severe asthma...
May 14, 20202 min read
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