Analicia is Graduating from High School!

Ms. Ana is Graduating from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, California.
It's time to go out in the WORLD, and be all that you can be.

Family, I ask that you keep Analicia in your prayers as she goes out in the world and discover what life has to offer.


Ana, as you go on your way....always remember to keep God first. You can not make it in this life without Him. Remember to:

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean
not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways
acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Congratulations Baby Girl!!! and may God continue to Bless you.
Auntie loves you.

LOOK WHO TURNED 2 TODAY!!

Selah.....Is 2 years old today, my how times flies.
Happy Birthday Baby Girl! Auntie Loves you!

Mr. Mac

This is Mr. Mac. He sits on top of my pencil sharpener at work. He has become my little buddy, but for some reason my co-workers thinks it's okay to take out their personal frustration and anxiety issues on him; by squeezing and pulling on Mr. Mac. As you can see in the photo he has lost quite a bit of his hair, and his little light doesn't flash anymore. Now, tell me...why is it; that people think it's okay to tamper with other people's property. Mr. Mac didn't bother anyone, he did his job of guarding the pencil sharpener. So, now I have to put my little friend to rest. He has lost more hair since this photo, and his limbs are barely hanging on. Farewell, Mr. Mac...Thank you for entertaining me. You will be missed.

What a Blessing!

God is so good! I have spent many summers visiting my grandparents and hanging out with my cousins. We all had good times together just hanging out being kids. Now, for the first time in my life my cousin Dean has made it out to visit me and the family. When he first called me and told me that he and his wife would be stopping in to see me I didn't believe him. Reason being, #1 they were on their HONEYMOON and #2 I have never known Dean to travel past the state of Texas. I enjoyed every moment that we shared, and I am looking forward to them visiting me again. Alright Dean and Carolyn get your hiking boots, on your next visit we will hike the trails of the Point Lobos Reserve.....:o)

Just when I thought things could not get better............

My Uncles Came to Town!!!!!

Yea!!! The Uncles are HERE!!!

Look at those handsome rascals. Those are "Grandma's Baby Boys"


Although I only got a short visit with them, it was a joy to see them all. Even though my Daddy was the only brother in the group to produce a girl, I always felt like I was the uncles little girl to.

And of Course I have to mention the Aunties!

I dare not put the Uncles on the blog without saying something about the Aunties.

For those of you that wonder why I act so crazy, it's because I have all four of these ladies personalities in me. I remember growing up, my grandmother would call me by each of their names.

I always knew how I was acting by the name I was called. Thank God, Grandma raised smart, strong-minded Christian Women!

I have a new respect for Women that enter Menopause!

I have experienced all this and more. Why does God have women go through these changes.....wasn't CHILDBIRTH PAINFUL ENOUGH!!!!? Why not have the men go through "Manopause" and give us ladies a break?

This is my friend Jeanne Beanne!!!
I have known Jeanne for a lot of years. We were study buddies and we work together. Jeanne is currently going through something right now, and I keep her in my prayers because I now that God is able to do the impossible. I am not going to share her situation, but I ask that everyone that reads my page to say a little prayer for my friend. Jeanne has a remarkable sense of humor, when I think I want to feel sorry for her....she says or does something that takes my mind off her situation. God Bless you Jeanne, I love ya.

God is Good..........All the Time

"Train up a Child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it"
Proverbs 22:6

Look how my babies have grown.
As a mother, I have always wanted to give my children everything; I worked many hours to provide the needs and wants of my children and I don't have any regrets. Although I would work multiple jobs at a time, I made time to spend with my babies. I thank God for the people He put in our path to help me raise my children. I listen to single parents today complain of the struggle of raising children on their own. When asked how did I make it this far, my only response is....."Me and Jesus raised these children." The job that I have, the roof over our heads, the food on our table, my support group of family and friends, and the constant communication with God is what truely got me this far. It's not easy being a single parent. It's hard! Emotionally! Physically! and Spiritually! The times that I wanted to throw in the towel, and to just give up...my Spirit would say different and God would give me the strength to go alittle further.
There is a song by Marvin Sapp, "Praise Him in Advance" when I heard that song it spoke to my heart so deeply, that I begin to look back on the times in my life when I felt that I was alone. A time when I felt no one understood what I was feeling as a single parent or the emotional strain that I was going through, but God spoke to me. I felt His unchanging hand touch my soul, and it's that moment when I humbled myself to the Lord and allowed Him to heal my spirit. There's not a day that goes by that I don't thank God for all He has done and all that He is doing for me. I don't know what God has planned for me, but I am going to continue to Praise Him in Advance.
I write this to say, hang in there....all you "Single Parents", "Single Grandparents", "Single Teen Parents", "Single Parents with Spouses".....God is able to take care of your every need. Just rely on Him, I dare you to try Him. I've tried Him and I can testify that He is a God that can make a way out of no way.



"The Land of the FREE......."
How many of us truely beleive that line in the National Athem...."Land of the Free, home of the brave?" I have uncles, my father, cousins, and friends that have fought for this country. I fight that has allowed my children to continue on with their education, a fight that has allowed me the freedom to worship my God. When I look up at our flag, I can't help but think of the many lives that was given for those colors that blows in the wind. We are a blessed nation. A nation that needs to rid ourselves of our selfish ways, and work together as one nation under God. God, the foundation that this country was originally built on. "....All things work together for good to them
that love God..."Romans 8:28
Keep our troops in your Prayers....


While I was in DC, I had the priviledge to visit the Smithsonian. Prior to my visit, my Aunt Ann came across this quote on the wall in the museum, and she shared with me the response of the other vistors that were around her as she read it. Now, if you know my Aunt Ann, you know that she is a dramatic speaker....she can bring life to words in ways that I wish that I had the gift of doing. She said that she was leaning on the banister infront of the exibit, and in a low tone she recited the words above her....."All I ever wanted was to be free." People turned and focused their attention on her, and her daughter without realising that my Aunt was reading a quote asked if she was okay. With the response that my Aunt Ann received from those around her just by reading the simple words before her, can you imagine the response that the slave received when he/she spoke these words..... I can tell you that the response must have been powerful, because the quote hangs in the Smithsonian today.

Look who turned 18!!!!!

My little neice, Analicia is now 18 years old. She is in her final year of high school at Hamilton High in Los Angels, Ca. She is preparing to go to college, in hopes of working in the sports industry as a career. She had talked with me about the field of physical therapy. I ask that you all keep praying for Ms. Ana, as well as the rest of our children.

My DC Trip

The purpose of my trip to DC was a surprised generated by two cousins for my little Auntie Faye.

The plan was for me to fly into DC, and have Lynn and her husband Marvin to invite Auntie out for a Birthday dinner, which at that time I would surprise her with my presence.

Well, that sounded like a great plan.....but something better came up.

I did get to surprise my Aunties, and had dinner with my Aunt Faye,

But..............I got to be apart of history.......

I get to sit and tell my grandchildren one day

how I was in the mist of thousands watching the Inauguration of the First African American President.

Although I wasn't on the front row, or even close

enough to get a glimpse of President Obama and the First Lady; I had a memorable experience in DC. Just watching the people around me, the joy on there faces, and the hope of change in their conversations. Everyone seemed a little nicer. People were a little more patient. There was a feeling of unity among thousands.

The Metro was packed tighter then a can of sardines, but I didn't hear any complaints. We all had a common goal, and that was to be apart of history in the making.

.....and when it was all over, after the National Mall was cleared.....I could still feel the excitment of the previous day.

I had a wonderful time. Lynn and her family spoiled me, I almost didn't want to go home. It was nice to go away and not have to do anything but relax and be catered to. I got to go out to nice dinners, sightseeing, hung out with my little buddy Ms. Madison.......and not only did my counsins take me to their church to be fed the Word, they took me out for a wonderful Birthday Lunch. It was just a pleasure to be with family and enjoy each other's company; and I am looking forward to reaching out to all my cousins and fellowshiping with them as well.

Thank you Lynn, Marvin, and especially Madison for keeping my secret. I really enjoyed myself and will be back to get a full tour of DC when it is warmer.

For my next trip, I will keep a mystery. My Aunt Ann was a little upset that she didn't know I was coming, but I have a surprise planned for her too. So, Aunt Ann...the next time I ask you to save me a slice a cake, please be kind and set my piece aside......:o)