Today, we remember those who lost their lives in the first successful international terrorist attack against the United States. While some past events must be forgotten. Some must not be forgotten lest we become ungrateful and lose what we have. Let’s not forget to keep standing for the freedom terrorist organizations despise. We must not […]
Tag: freedom
Memorial Day 2020
Today, we remember those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy in the United States of America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do […]
Overcoming Trauma: Freedom Walk
Developmental psychologists/theorists and gerontologists have found several connections between early childhood experiences and adulthood. Few months ago, I wrote about the impacts of childhood experiences, family history, and past experiences on child rearing and marriage. Seeking godly counsel and professional help were presented as practical ways for overcoming the Ghosts in our Marriage and Kicking […]
Two Ways to Honor Military Veterans
I will be honest that I did not join the military hoping to go to war. I am thankful I did not have to. Some of my “battle buddies” wanted to deploy and retire. I just wanted to serve and leave. While I left the military with physical injuries, others left with both physical and […]
Celebrating Recovery: My Dad’s Story
Did you know, this month is National Recovery Month? With his permission to share, here is a part of my dad’s story. At 11 years old, my dad went to a party full of adults. At that party a woman made the choice to stick a needle full of heroin in his arm. He worked […]
Memorable 9/11
Today, I encourage you to do at least one of these:
Send or say “I love you” to a loved one.
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life……………..
The Mind, The Battlefield
I had a dream last night that I feel impressed to share. In my dream I was walking around the city. With each store I passed, my mind was being invaded with thoughts. Thoughts of hopelessness, disappointment, anxiety, insecurity, there wasn’t anything off limits. My mind was filled with thoughts of death, thoughts of affair, […]
Memorial Day 2019
Of course, this U.S. Army Veteran must celebrate Memorial Day in honor of those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy in the United States and ………….the world! To those who lost a loved one in the fight for freedom, please know that it was not in vain The death of your […]
Please Help a Christian Momma in Pakistan!
Mommas, we are not helpless in this situation. We can do something. We can pray, sign a petition and/or donate to make a difference in Asia Bibi’s case. Asia Bibi’s children have gone to bed for nine years without their mother’s smile or kisses. That’s way too long!
What I learned From Goofing Around With The Little One
My baby has presented me with the freedom to be myself without feeling self conscious. I make weird noises and faces to entertain him and it doesn’t matter who is watching or where I am. I just want to communicate with my baby. I don’t care if it makes me look ugly or silly in private or public spaces………..