A Tribute to My Mother, Grandmother, and Aunts:Happy Mother’s Day to All Mothers Everywhere Who Love Their Children!

Grandmother Doris top left, mother Delores bottom left, Aunt Loretta top right, and Aunt Rosetta bottom right.

April 21st: It’s My Birthday!

Looking back over the years, I know that God has carried me through many dangers seen and unseen and has showered me with innumerable blessings and life-sustaining joys! I am grateful!

“Where Will Your Focus Lie on New Year’s Day, 2024?”

It is difficult to recognize one’s blessings and achievements when one is focused on what one has not yet attained in life, not yet accomplished, or even if one is focused on grief, sadness, and loss. Instead, even in the midst of pain, hurt, and disappointment, think for one moment…What is your greatest blessing? Source: [...]

“The Sonnet of Delores: A Five Year Memorial”

My mother loved me with all of her heart but five years ago on this very day, God called her to a better place. It brought her joy to hold my hand and my daughter’s hand throughout her life. She prayed for my strength and told me to always remember to whom I belonged, if [...]

Find Peace in the Moment

We often look back on the past and find ourselves pondering regrets or we anticipate the future with anxiousness, which may sometimes result in feelings of stress. Today, let’s try focusing on the “present moment” and discovering all of the peace of mind possible within the small blessings of the “RIGHT NOW”.