Just start somewhere

Sometimes we spend and waste a lot of time trying to perfect that dream or that vision that we have and it never gets off the ground.  If you are anything like me analytical is the middle name and perfection is key.  I have boxes of journals and manuscripts never been published, but what good are they for my eyes only.  There is a 5 year old out there that does not have the voice that I have, but our stories relate, and she's waiting on me to release; Someone else may need what I call "a tide me over" which is just a word of inspiration to tide me over so that I can run on and see what the end is gonna be; could be a single mother down on her luck as you say, just aint enough to make it til the end of the month, but somehow here we are almost through another year and last but certainly not least if youve ever walked through the valley with someone facing the dis-ease of Cancer you know a word means more in those times than money dont get me wrong money helps, but at the end of the day money cant buy me peace!

During trying times of misunderstanding, death of loved ones, the burden of debt  there is relief in you... So, lets dust that box off, take those journals out, dust that instrument off, get your resume out and your interview suit ready and dont you quit just yet and lets not give up on the faith that we know to be true, remember it was good for my dear mother it's good enough for me. Now if truth be told you have seen it for yourself if it had not been for the Lord on our side where.... Now let the ink go from your mind, to your paper and from your voice where it makes a difference, we each need what the other have and thats the gift of purpose. Lets just start somewhere

Against the Odds

This morning I was chatting with my mother. I told her that during my morning meditation and prayers I started to recall and even speak out loud battles won things I made it through and felt like I wouldnt. I think I needed to hear myself say it.  I can recall a personal testimonial that Pastor Smith shared during his message when I visited, He said 14 years ago he received a kidney transplant and to this day is healthy and takes no dialysis.  Also,  years ago his father was pronounced dead yet he’s alive and well today.  I remember how a friend mentioned his income is substantially lower today than 4 years ago yet he's still in his house and the list goes on.  Of course a current event such as the Representative Gabrielle Gifford’s come to mind.  She was shot at point blank range in the head on last week in Tucson Arizona.  According to the Associated Press, Alicia Chang reports the story on today making mention of the surgeons on the representative’s team Dr. Peter Rhee and Dr. Michael Lemole, which happens to be the brother in law of Dr. Oz from the Oprah Show.  The doctors have two very different responses to the press. Dr. Rhee is more assertive making comments like the patient will achieve 101% while Dr. Lemole won’t comment on the quality of life she will have in the future.  He says ok we’ve crossed this hurdle, now let’s shoot for the next one.

There are times in our lives when we may not be able to say just quite yet oh next year about this time, but the point of making small steps even baby steps will suit us just fine. It's ok not to measure ourselves by the small steps, but just the fact of moving is assurance enough you have beat the odds. Some have lost jobs, houses, loved ones, and many with college degrees are unable to find a job in their field….No matter what it looks like you are here. You are still here and that’s saying something.  Give God thanks and keep moving. Keep getting up every morning. Get dressed and greet the day with expectancy. You’ve made it this far.  I'm reminded of the famous line of Whoopi Goldberg in the Color Purple, "I'm poor, black I may even be ugly, but dear God I'm here"  believe me that is saying a whole lot...

Moma said there would be days like this

There will be days when different issues and cares may seem to get you down, but hold on, because things aren’t always what they appear to be.  First of all we were created for something far greater than we can imagine and something far better than what we’re going through.  So, if you’re thinking is this all there is to life then think again. Gods got a plan! You may be thinking and even saying: I thought I would’ve been further by now or this sickness looks like it’s going to take me out,  looks like I can’t get my head above water with these bills, I take one step forward and something always seems to knock me two steps back. Well, I realize sometimes we got to see things before we actually believe.  Rest assured that you must put your trust in something far greater than yourself.