Insignificant. Alone. Broken. Abandoned. Insecure. Afraid. Worthless. Crazy. Pathetic. Ugly. Unlovable. Stupid... These words, along with countless others, are how I use to feel about myself. They screamed in my head and lived in my heart. I believed them with every ounce of my being. It seemed that if I already believed these things then... Continue Reading →
I am so blessed and honored by those that read and follow my blog and the encouraging comments they have sent me! Today I was nominated to participate in the "3 Day Quote Challenge" by Freedom and look forward to the opportunity to share a few of my favorites with all of you. Please be sure... Continue Reading →
The process of learning about myself, dealing with past hurts, forgiving others and accepting forgiveness, has been a long and sometimes hard road. There were many tears upon this journey and much stumbling. However, I had a choice: stay in the sickness, pain, chaos and ugliness or learn, grow and change. I obviously chose the... Continue Reading →
This morning I took some time to reflect on the amazing men who have spoken so much into my life and I am just filled with so much love and gratitude for them! I love my father with all my heart and although we have never been really close, he means the world to me... Continue Reading →
I anticipate 2015 to be a really good year for me and those I love. I have that endless hope that things will get better, finances will improve, relationships will grow, and life will not be so turbulent. I know, I know...this is probably not the reality but a girl can hope, right? It doesn't... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe how fast the year went by. Welcome 2015! As I sit here and think of all the things I want to accomplish in the coming new year, I can't help but reflect on this past year and the what I have accomplished and the continued growth I feel I have made.... Continue Reading →
I love my friends and really don't know where I would be today without them. However, sometimes I just wish I could hide from them all. When I sit back and think about it, and I certainly have the past two days, I realize that what I think is a problem with them is really... Continue Reading →
It's kind of weird having so much freedom and time that I sometimes find myself wondering what to do from here. I've always had to consider someone else in the scope of my plans, not that I had many, but on occasion, I did have a few. These days, I am free to do whatever... Continue Reading →
I woke up Wednesday feeling pretty at peace with myself and what was about to happen. It was finally the day to appear before the judge regarding the restraining order I had filed against my ex. I thought I had it all under control and this was going to be a breeze. It wasn't until... Continue Reading →
Well here I am in all my glory. I can't argue that this is a beautiful picture so I won't even try. I am AMAZED. Trust me, I am not bragging or boasting and I am certainly not fishing for compliments. I have received so many on Facebook and I truly appreciate them all! I... Continue Reading →
It's finally Friday! Whooo hooooo! I can't even begin to tell you of the stressful, yet amazing week I have had. It's almost like having an emotional and spiritual whiplash. I start to get down about the chaos around me, then, in an instant, my head spins at the amazing blessings God bestows on me through... Continue Reading →
Straight up rambling tonight... It's been a long and windy road to get to the place of peace I live in today. I love my life and I love who I am today. Yes, there are days when my life is a bit chaotic and unsettled and times when I feel I am back-sliding into... Continue Reading →
Journey On Strong 