Hello Readers!!
Today is the 20th post. I want to thank you all for checking in to read my thoughts, opinions, poetry and story. I can't say thank you enough. When I started this blog. It was something to clear my head of all life issues. You know how life can take you by storm. You get overwhelmed wondering if you can make it the next day or not. You get that voice of encouragement from someone that reminds you that you can go on.I wasn't sure to share this with everyone or not but I see I have made the right decision. I thank you everyone for those words of encouragement. As I sit here thinking tears begin to fill my eyes thankful for surviving my journey day to day. We all have a testimony. My mind goes back to a old sermon it was entitled "BUT GOD!" This is what I know!! RIGHT, KIM!!! I am still in transformation. I get excited like a child asking are we there yet? God is like Mellanie. You still get amazed of what I have done and still do. I do tell him. You do remember what I have done in the past. He tells me that is the past. Sometimes we all feel that we don't deserve the things we receive. Well, that isn't the process for everyone. Before I leave you to begin my day. My books are being sold at Beads and Bowls downtown New Bern across from Mitchell Hardware Store. The books reviews on "25 Days of Roses" and "Sweet Dreams" should be posted soon by Raychelle Muhammad. The young lady that interviewed in February. Continue to keep me in your prayers, if there is anything that I can do to help someone. LET ME KNOW!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Your Family Is At Risk
We all love our families. You never think that anyone would harm a relatives despitefully to make an point. I feel that Amendment One is used just for this purpose along with others.
Amendment One is a law that were based off out three bills that were filed by the NC Senate and House. The bills are SB 106, SB 514 and HB 777. The base of the bills were against same sex marriages. Here are the facts! The Amendment One will show on the ballot "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state" on May 8th. Personally, I feel they use the same sex marriage as a decoy to get the people to vote for this bill/law. As I received a fact sheet on this Amendment, children, seniors, and parents are going to be affected the most if this is passed.
Here are the reasons to not vote for Amendment One.
Strips legal protections from children.
Could take
away domestic violence protections for all unmarried women.
Seniors shouldn’t have to choose between legal protections and the pensions they need to live.
Now, that I have given you the information on this topic. I hope you have made your decision. Please vote Tuesday, May 8, 2012, protect your family for they are at risk.
References:
www.protectncfamilies.org
www.democraticunderground.com/11377171
www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/North_Carolina_Same-Sex_Marriage,_Amendment_1_(May_2012)
www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/Senate/HTML/S106v0.html
www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2011/Bills/Senate/HTML/S514v3.html
www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H777v0.pdf
Amendment One is a law that were based off out three bills that were filed by the NC Senate and House. The bills are SB 106, SB 514 and HB 777. The base of the bills were against same sex marriages. Here are the facts! The Amendment One will show on the ballot "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state" on May 8th. Personally, I feel they use the same sex marriage as a decoy to get the people to vote for this bill/law. As I received a fact sheet on this Amendment, children, seniors, and parents are going to be affected the most if this is passed.
Here are the reasons to not vote for Amendment One.
Strips legal protections from children.
A child of an unmarried
parent could lose their health care and prescription drug coverage, putting the
child’s heath at risk.
A child could be taken away from a committed parent
who has loved them their entire life if something happens to the other parent.
It threatens existing child custody and visitation
rights that are designed to protect the best interests of a child.
The amendment is a dangerous step backward for
domestic violence and stalking protection.
Domestic violence protections could only apply to married couples.
In Ohio,
where a similar amendment passed, this loophole has allowed convictions to be
overturned.Domestic violence protections could only apply to married couples.
This amendment has the power to leave open for
question how North Carolina’s
domestic violence laws are applied—threatening our
state’s victims of domestic violence.
“This [post-amendment] period of uneven
application and uncertainty will only mean fewer protections for the already
vulnerable as well as an enormous waste of state resources.”
–
Professors Maxine Eichner, Barbara Fedders & Holning Lau, UNC School
of LawSeniors shouldn’t have to choose between legal protections and the pensions they need to live.
A single or widowed senior couple could be forced to
marry to keep their legal protections, which would cause them to lose benefits
such as pensions, health care, and social security.
Now, that I have given you the information on this topic. I hope you have made your decision. Please vote Tuesday, May 8, 2012, protect your family for they are at risk.
References:
www.protectncfamilies.org
www.democraticunderground.com/11377171
www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/North_Carolina_Same-Sex_Marriage,_Amendment_1_(May_2012)
www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/Senate/HTML/S106v0.html
www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2011/Bills/Senate/HTML/S514v3.html
www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H777v0.pdf
Thursday, March 8, 2012
What It Is Like To Be Served
There was a man named Les. He had a wonderful childhood. He had the life challenges but nothing overwhelming. One day he met his wife to be.Her name was Leeya. Leeya came from a Christian home. Her parents taught her to fear God and reference him. As time went on Leeya and Les fell in love. Les asked Leeya to marry him. Leeya didn't farther her education because her mother felt that a woman place was to serve her husband and family as we serve God.
Well, Leeya married Les. She doubted if this was the wrong decision. She told God that she loved him. She was going to give all of herself into this marriage. Leeya served Les. She cooked,clean, iron, washed clothes, etc. Leeya wasn't the average woman. When Les would come home from work she would take off his shoes, undress him and put his work clothes away. When he took his shower she would have his clothes laid out for him. As time went on Leeya started to get tired. She asked God what do it feel like to be served? Now, they had children, Les was an great father. She would ask Les to do things or go places with her. He would just moan and groan about why I have to go? Can you go by yourself? He hardly didn't do any yard work without Leeya complaining. Time went by, Leeya continued to be faithful. One day Leeya wasn't feeling well. She hid it from Les and the children. The children knew something was wrong with their mother. One morning after the children had left for school, Leeya set an emergency doctor appointment. She drove to the doctor office so slowly that she took in every piece of scenery. She never had done that before. When she arrived at the doctor office. The receptionist at the front desk took one look at Leeya.
"You are sick", said receptionist .
She walking with me down the hall to the room seem like eternity. We enter the room I took a short breath, thanking God.
"Dr.Overton will be in to see you shortly", she said.
Leeya was afraid of what the doctor might tell her. Leeya waited for five minutes, when she heard the door squeak. She looked up to see Dr.Overton a look of bewildered came upon his face.
"Leeya what happened?" he asked.
" I don't know. I started feeling bad a few days ago. This morning I felt like I couldn't barely move." she responded.
"You are very fatigued. We need to run some test. Do you want me to call Les." he asked.
"NO! I don't want him to know until you have an answer concerning my health." she said promptly.
The hours and minutes grasped the seconds as if I was waiting on God's judgement. The nurse came in the room she walked very slowly towards me holding the knowledge of my conviction in her eyes.
"The doctor will be in soon."
Preparing my mind with every possibility of news, the good and bad. How will Les do without me serving him? How will I be a mother to my children? They depend on me. I do everything. Who will take care of me? Dr. Overton came in the room unnoticeable to my attention.
"Leeya, Leeya I have the results. You have gynecological (vaginal) cancer. Have you had any trouble with pain in that area or abdominal?"
"Yes, I do but not serve."
"Leeya, the cancer is in its last stage. There is nothing I can do."
"No, Dr. Overton, I will tell Les. Thank you."
The drive home was beautiful. She couldn't believe how the sunshine makes the earth greets you. She did her regular routine. After dinner she called the family to sit down in the living room.
"I am sorry, that I have been keeping this from you. I haven't been feeling well for awhile. Today, I went to the doctor. I have vaginal cancer. It is in the last stage. Dr. Overton can't do anything for me."
Les face was covered in tears. The children jumped and grabbed me so tight I had to ask to let me breathe."
"Mom we need you. We love you." said children.
"The time was getting closer. I could feel it. I was surprised how Les, took care of me. He wouldn't to do things with me or go places with me when I was able. God brought this question back to my remembrance. God what do it feel like to be served?"
My children and Les gathered about the bed. I knew I had to leave but I didn't want to go. I know God said it is time for me to come home. Feeling for Les hand I wanted to feel his touch. I gained his attention to lean closer to me.
"Yes, Leeya. I love you. I'm sorry that I didn't serve you before now."
She chuckled weakly with her last breath. "Thanks for letting me know what it is like to be served."
Well, Leeya married Les. She doubted if this was the wrong decision. She told God that she loved him. She was going to give all of herself into this marriage. Leeya served Les. She cooked,clean, iron, washed clothes, etc. Leeya wasn't the average woman. When Les would come home from work she would take off his shoes, undress him and put his work clothes away. When he took his shower she would have his clothes laid out for him. As time went on Leeya started to get tired. She asked God what do it feel like to be served? Now, they had children, Les was an great father. She would ask Les to do things or go places with her. He would just moan and groan about why I have to go? Can you go by yourself? He hardly didn't do any yard work without Leeya complaining. Time went by, Leeya continued to be faithful. One day Leeya wasn't feeling well. She hid it from Les and the children. The children knew something was wrong with their mother. One morning after the children had left for school, Leeya set an emergency doctor appointment. She drove to the doctor office so slowly that she took in every piece of scenery. She never had done that before. When she arrived at the doctor office. The receptionist at the front desk took one look at Leeya.
"You are sick", said receptionist .
She walking with me down the hall to the room seem like eternity. We enter the room I took a short breath, thanking God.
"Dr.Overton will be in to see you shortly", she said.
Leeya was afraid of what the doctor might tell her. Leeya waited for five minutes, when she heard the door squeak. She looked up to see Dr.Overton a look of bewildered came upon his face.
"Leeya what happened?" he asked.
" I don't know. I started feeling bad a few days ago. This morning I felt like I couldn't barely move." she responded.
"You are very fatigued. We need to run some test. Do you want me to call Les." he asked.
"NO! I don't want him to know until you have an answer concerning my health." she said promptly.
The hours and minutes grasped the seconds as if I was waiting on God's judgement. The nurse came in the room she walked very slowly towards me holding the knowledge of my conviction in her eyes.
"The doctor will be in soon."
Preparing my mind with every possibility of news, the good and bad. How will Les do without me serving him? How will I be a mother to my children? They depend on me. I do everything. Who will take care of me? Dr. Overton came in the room unnoticeable to my attention.
"Leeya, Leeya I have the results. You have gynecological (vaginal) cancer. Have you had any trouble with pain in that area or abdominal?"
"Yes, I do but not serve."
"Leeya, the cancer is in its last stage. There is nothing I can do."
"No, Dr. Overton, I will tell Les. Thank you."
The drive home was beautiful. She couldn't believe how the sunshine makes the earth greets you. She did her regular routine. After dinner she called the family to sit down in the living room.
"I am sorry, that I have been keeping this from you. I haven't been feeling well for awhile. Today, I went to the doctor. I have vaginal cancer. It is in the last stage. Dr. Overton can't do anything for me."
Les face was covered in tears. The children jumped and grabbed me so tight I had to ask to let me breathe."
"Mom we need you. We love you." said children.
"The time was getting closer. I could feel it. I was surprised how Les, took care of me. He wouldn't to do things with me or go places with me when I was able. God brought this question back to my remembrance. God what do it feel like to be served?"
My children and Les gathered about the bed. I knew I had to leave but I didn't want to go. I know God said it is time for me to come home. Feeling for Les hand I wanted to feel his touch. I gained his attention to lean closer to me.
"Yes, Leeya. I love you. I'm sorry that I didn't serve you before now."
She chuckled weakly with her last breath. "Thanks for letting me know what it is like to be served."
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Life Blocks and Falls Part 2
" You are back to the question who can you depend on?"
"Yes, I am. I know what God can do.Will I have a tree with any branches or leaves?"
"You better not tell anyone I told you this you will be fine. Yes, you will talk to yourself, laugh more when you think. I can't wait to see your blossom. You are on your way to where you want to be."
"How you know this?"
"Have you notice that everything is going crazy for you, because your blessing is around the corner."
"Do you know how much longer I have to wait?"
"I know when I won't tell you. Continue to stay faithful. The sacrafices you have made will be shown. Everything you want for Rella and family will come to pass. OH! Call focus on the family they will be a post."
"Thanks, for bringing that back to my memory. I will do that."
"Yes, one person has said it for me. I know you vent because you don't feel like you are not heard. That is an issue from your past. Try to let it go, well don't try LET IT GO. Yes, you are selfish. I agree, drama do find you."
" I needed to hear that. Selfish is my new goal."
"Yes, I am. I know what God can do.Will I have a tree with any branches or leaves?"
"You better not tell anyone I told you this you will be fine. Yes, you will talk to yourself, laugh more when you think. I can't wait to see your blossom. You are on your way to where you want to be."
"How you know this?"
"Have you notice that everything is going crazy for you, because your blessing is around the corner."
"Do you know how much longer I have to wait?"
"I know when I won't tell you. Continue to stay faithful. The sacrafices you have made will be shown. Everything you want for Rella and family will come to pass. OH! Call focus on the family they will be a post."
"Thanks, for bringing that back to my memory. I will do that."
"Yes, one person has said it for me. I know you vent because you don't feel like you are not heard. That is an issue from your past. Try to let it go, well don't try LET IT GO. Yes, you are selfish. I agree, drama do find you."
" I needed to hear that. Selfish is my new goal."
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Losing a Piece of My History
Sitting here in this room, my mind goes back to when I was in fifth grade. Her name was Ms. Brown to her students. I knew her as Ms. Brown and then Sandra Lee. I continue to call her Ms. Brown. She taught my brother and I at James W. Smith Elementary. She was a great teacher. Yes, most teachers goal is to change children lives. Ms. Brown told you that education is your key. It's the way to open that door to opportunities that awaits for you. She had a sense of humor, which I loved. I was told that God called her home yesterday. I will miss her. I wish I had the opportunity to speak with my friend once again. I will always remember what she did tell me. She was proud of me. I will continue to hold that close to my heart. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Loving Yourself
Coming to a point where I want to be naive to what is around me
You look at others wondering where have you gone wrong
The answer is known each time you deny yourself for a quick moment
Once the truth is giving
It won't be accepted
Why should I settle
When you are being satisfied
I go on with an emptiness that can't be filled with a hand
I guess you will never understand
That I am a woman
I Have Seen It Coming
Crystal ball, Crystal ball
What do you see?
I see you evaluating me.
Crystal ball, Crystal ball
What do I have to see?
I see you listening to me.
Crystal ball, Crystal ball
What is next in line for me?
I see you controlling me.
Crystal ball, Crystal ball
What have I done that you see?
I see you leaving me.
Crystal ball, Crystal ball
What has caused this problem you see?
I have lost respect you see.
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