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...
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My Blog
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.
- Jun 27, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Apr 4, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
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 14, 2021
- 2 min
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 10, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
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 2, 2021
- 3 min
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,...
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
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 15, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
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...
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
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....
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
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 8, 2020
- 2 min
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...
- Sep 16, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- May 31, 2020
- 4 min
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 20, 2020
- 3 min
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 14, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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