One For The Road, Until Next Time

I know today is the last day for awhile. I am going to miss doing this so much. I will keep my promise. I just want to thank you all, again. You ask yourself questions that you can't give the answer to. Then you wonder if your answer would be right. I have learned that you can't answer the question let God give you the answer. Right now I need some answers but I can't give the answer.
 Someone asked me when I said I was changing little by little what did that mean? The answer was the pain, hurt, abuse, mistreatment, gossip, etc that was said or done to me. I am letting it go. This new path I have to take is for me to get somethings back I used to have. If you didn't know, I used to sing. I haven't in years. My writing became my therapy when my marriage went to hell. It was my peace of mind. My writing still is my therapy. It started when I was thirteen with my poetry. Poetry is a type of freedom for me that I wish reality didn't give restrictions for and to. Life has rules. God is love. We as a people should love unconditionally. I know easier said than done. I will leave this thought with you. If you showed love to every person you came in contact with, every one said or done something to hurt your feelings. Would you continue to give love unconditionally?

What's Going On With Me

    I have some good news to inform you. I will be vending at the Blueberry Bash at Bridgeton Elementary School on June 2, 2012. The festival will be taking place from 9am to 3pm. I am working on a interview with a local author on raychelle-writes.blogspot.com. I will let you know when that interview is posted. Also, I am working on vending for the MUMFEST in October. I am continuing to work on other new pieces. One day is left.

Past and Future

 Audience two days left before I bring this to a pause. I will keep my promise. I will write time to time. As I was enjoying my holiday a piece of my past came knocking at my door to let them in. A part of me laughed. I thought at first maybe something was wrong with someone we both knew. Then, yes, it has been over a year maybe two years since this happened. I wonder have I forgave him. The answer is yes. I don't want any part of him. That person do know what he did. They need to realize I don't want any communication with him. God know what you did. I have moved on. My heavenly father will take care of you.
Beginning this new journey of me, the excitement has me shaking. For the first time I said "I wouldn't" going to do something. Personally, once I have ended a friendship or relationship I don't go back. For the first time I want to go back and try it differently. My process of changing little by little has given me this insight on somethings that I didn't see before. What comes to mind is the movie"Meet the Browns". Angela Bassett character was a single mother who was afraid when she fell in love with Rick Fox. She saw the love but when someone always wanted something from you. You can't tell the difference. I want to see what love is for real this time.

To Let You Know

     Hello Audience. I hope you are all well. I thought about this long and hard before I made this decision. As I am writing this to you. It hurts like hell. I know it is what I need to do for this particular time. I have to decided to discontinue the blog as of May 31st. I will peak my head in time to time to place a few words but I will not give it the attention of three days a week. I am so sorry to my readers and followers. This is where the fork in the road will make me or break me. I know I need this time for me. Also, I will keep you informed on any events, workshops or accomplishments that will take place. I thank you all. Please come in, click and read the pages of thoughts that I have left. I hope some has been encouraging and life lessons. Take care for now so I can so I can hug you later.

M.H. Avery

Trust

     It's amazing how things happen in life. You began to take steps before things occur. When the situation unfold you aren't surprised. The answers that you have been looking for still haven't revealed itself to you. You pray and listen. Confirmation comes in many forms, but you have to have someone to hold your hand through this transformation. The question present itself who can I trust? You know you can rely on your higher power. You hate to constantly leaning on that faithful one. Keep asking, searching and listening for that sign of that trustworthy friend. The song "You That I Trust"by Rance Allen, that song takes me to a inner peace. A peace that you wish you could feel everyday. Some say that's possible how when you forgot how to trust. Someone makes a statement I bet you afraid to close your eyes. I say"you damn right". I don't know what you would do to me. How do I live? I don't you cope and keep it moving.Once I get over this challenge I know I will go where I need to be placed. I'm back to one of the questions on the list. What's the next step?

My View As A Parent

    If you didn't know May is National Parenting Month. I  learned this listening to a local radio program. I know as a parent I second guess myself wondering if you have a done a good job. We do get that confirmation when someone tells you that you are doing a great job. It do makes you feel good. There are days you wish you had several clones of yourself so you can give your children more time. If you work, that is eight hours of your day as it is. The child or children in school that seven to eight hours of their day. Then Mother or Father gets home have to cook, help the children with their homework, or pick up food, go to a activity and  get to bed so you can prepare for the next day. That is your week. The weekend is time to relax but house chores has to be done before the fun begins. 
   Parents sometimes you wonder what can we do after we paid the bills, put a little money in saving and there isn't really enough left to do anything with the kids. Well, there is check your local newspaper for what events that you can attend that is fun. Better yet they are learning without their knowledge of it. If you have  a teenager that is a little different. An example with a teenager is shop online or play some games online. Another activity you can do as a whole family is give back to the community. Volunteer at a local shelter, soup kitchen, Salvation Army  or any organization that needs your help for a couple of hours. This is a life lesson to teach your children and remind yourself how fortunate you are. The career of being a Parent is the hardest job. The reward is the greatest.


References:
http://www.parentingwithoutpressure.com/holidays/PURPOSEFUL.htm

Adopt A Hero

Dear Audience,

     I thank you for your support and advice, that I have received concerning the books, poetry, articles and the blog. If you haven't visit my website. I donate to several charities. The charity I have been donating my time and money to is Adopt A Hero. Adopt A Hero is a organization founded by Ryan Rust and his mother. This program help soldiers adjust to his or her deployment. Also, the soldiers need hygiene supplies, snacks books,etc. Each soldier may have a different requests. This charity is great. I enjoy meeting a new people. I feel a sense of fulfillment showing my appreciate to our servicemen and women. I recommend this to any who are skeptical about where their money go towards in any charitable organization. This charity you know where your money go because you are purchasing the supplies, packing and paying to send the packages. Another great perk is you can file this on your taxes.
Monday, May 28th is Memorial Day. In the name of a fallen soldier, a friend or a family in the military Adopt A Hero. If you don't want to Adopt A Hero. You can visit www.mellaniecrouell.com to see the list of supplies of the soldier I have adopted. This is my second adoption. This something I do with my daughter as well to teach her about giving back to others. I ask of you to give your time and show appreciation to a soldier or family. I thank you.  

References:
adoptahero.us
www.ryanrust.com

Waiting On My..............

     We all have experienced when "HELL" has broken loose in our lives. You actually ask God what did you do ? I used to ask that question. I don't anymore. I just tell God where is my blessing. He tells me its not finished yet, continue to fight this temptation and stand. I think about my daughter when I tell her to be still or sit when she is being a child. God gives me the warning  like Madea gave that little boy "three o'clock".....LOL. Then I go somewhere and sit and fight life until God say I can move now. Its funny how life can be a hurricane for days, weeks, months, and maybe years. Once that hurricane passed you noticed how hot is it. You see the damage all around you. You don't have lights and running water but you have PEACE. That's greater than anything else in the world. The PEACE of mind. If you are going through, just hold on can't wait to see the damage!!! 

A Fallen Soldier

    This poem is dedicated to the fallen soldiers who has served our country. Remember Memorial Day is on May 28th, please try to attend a service or show your appreciate to a family that has lost a soldier. Also, today congratulations to the Craven Community College graduates, enjoy the doors of opportunity before you. Thank you.

Fallen Soldier

Defense strategy

Rapid heartbeat

Calmness borders each solider knowing that they have insurance of armor

The option of fear is no option

Taking the next step into uncertainty was my last

Wounded with agony not going to see my family and friends again

Breathing isn't a bother it happened instantly

I'm alone on this new path

While my family weep at what I have left for them

I am welcome home

Need A Break

Hello, to my international audience sorry that the post is a little late this morning. 

Need A Break

Feeling some kind of way that failure is an option

Looking at life in another point of view

Don't know what will happen next

Continue to pray that a break enter my door

It's time to regroup

1,2,3

Mother's Day Last Minute Shopping

     May 8th is here! I just want to send the reminder to go vote today! Now I am going to leave that alone. We know Mother's Day is May 13th. I know some of us are doing last minute shopping. So, here are some local places that you can find a great gift for your Mom. The local stores are:

• Beads-n-Bowls (downtown New Bern) on 220 Craven St. across from Mitchell Hardware.
• Charisma (New Bern) 3111 Trent Road
• Carolina Creations (downtown New Bern) 317 A Pollock Street
• Bath and Body Works (New Bern Mall)
• Target, Walmart, Zales, Kays (these are all jewelry stores, upscale)

    Well, here a few places to get you started if you haven't stared shopping yet. If you don't have the money pamper her for that day. It isn't all about gifts but showing her the love and respecting her as your Mother. God gave us one Mother. We have to cherish her while God have them because that post have made their foundation. Now, you will be in charge to build the next layer for your children,grandchildren. Remember to show the love everyday besides Mother's Day!

My Opinion

   I know you are getting tired of hearing about Amendment One. Yesterday I voted. I will give my personal opinion on the law. On my post "For Your Information", I had a comment asking me the question am I for gay rights or children. Really, it's no body business. I will say that I have no right to judge anyone who is gay, straight or in between. I know what I was told to do by God. That is to treat people like I want to be treated and show love. 
I ask of you read this law before you go vote. The single women and Mother's who never been married or married but divorced. If you think you are struggling now. It is going to be HELL if this law is passed. Single women instead of waiting for Mr.Right you will be trying to find him. The politicians was very smart to use this issue of same sex  marriages to cause an up roar. The opportunity to keep gay partners from receiving same rights as a husband or wife in a legal marriage. If you think about it they have rights now married or not. They are a US Citizen just like you. Tell me what is the difference?
Yes, the churches are looking at the same sex marriages. We know what the Bible has taught the people of God. You want to stand by your morals fine. Don't be naive and hurt yourself trying to hurt someone else. I am not placed here on this earth to judge. I am here to use my gift/talents that I was given and help others. It don't matter if they gay, purple, green, Latino, Asian, etc. If I can help you I will that is my personal goal. I will leave this with you.
Would you hurt someone else because you can?

What Did I See? cont.

"What do you mean? Are you telling me I am beautiful, sexy, strong, etc. What is it?"


"You said there as somethings that once you are hurt internally that you can't get back."


"Yes."


"I am ready for some things we had discussed, when you learned what your goal is. You haven't stopped. I get tired but when the day that break do come. I will bring it back to your remembrance. I will give you this hint, feed me."


"Ok, I am trying to figure out what you are saying. I think I know what you mean. I will hold on. Are you telling me you are tired."


"I would like to rest. I had breaks here and there. You never had a real vacation?"


"Yes, that is true. I have but it was before my life changed. I was in the beginning of learning what life is. The opportunities was great. I have a lot of what if's. I don't let them haunt me except one. I will get the answer to that one."


"I know you will. Fresh is best!"

What Did I See?

"Hey you."


"What's happening? You have been ghosted for awhile."


"I have been busy that's all. Why?"


"I am just asking. You have been quiet."


"What do you mean?"


"You don't check in hardly anymore. Well, life keeps me busy."


"For real, that's more than a trillion people that can say that."


"Ha ha! You have jokes today. What is the answer you looking for."


"You have all the answers right here."


"Please explain?"


"If I explain then people know things they shouldn't know. I will say this, you make sure your left hand don't know what your right hand doing."


"Thank you. I'm shocked to hear that from you. Now, what do you want?"



"Nothing, writer. You are doing well. Oh! Before I forget congrats on "What Do You See?"


"Thanks again."


"You are welcome. I am waiting for someone to see you the way I do."