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As I woke up on this first day of the New Year, I was feeling in a bit of a slump! Now isn’t that crazy, here I am awake, alive on the first day of a new year and I was feeling frumpy. As I got busy doing laundry and cleaning up the house, my cell phone rang.
It was from a young woman that I had met on the streets when volunteering with Care-A-van. She said “can you help us?” My sister is 9 months pregnant, is in labor and does not have a way to the hospital. Now mind you, with feeling a bit fru… Continue

As I was on my way home from church today, I had a craving for a cup of cappuccino.
As I pulled into the parking lot of the small deli, it was then I saw her. She did not see me. I rolled down the window, “hey there, how are you doing”. As I spoke I saw the pain in her eyes under the hood of her jacket.

I asked her if she needed a ride. It was cold and raining out. She held a brown bag clutched tightly to her chest. With her body turned partly towards me, she sheepishly responded “I have a beer… Continue

I was invited out to dinner tonight by one of my male friends and his two daughters to celebrate her birthday. We went to the same restaurant that my ex-boyfriend and I had gone to months ago.

As I sat there, I felt like a big frump. I was now 15-20 pounds heavier since last summer than I was when I was dating. I watched the couples that were dining. I watched the tables of friends that were eating and enjoying their drinks. Why did I feel so unhappy?
As I excused myself and went to the restroo… Continue

Even with the time change and being able to sleep an extra hour, the sunlight pouring through my bedroom window was calling to me. I clambered out of bed, threw my sweats on and headed to the local park to spend time in God’s glorious day.

Upon arriving, I did a few laps around the park with an older wom… Continue

Jeepers! I just did not know what to title this little blog post as. I had so many choices to choose from- For the Moment, No Perfect One, Love is Blind and the list goes on.

First and foremost just so you know, I should be packing up my apartment to move as Saturday is moving day. As I sit here, admist half packed boxes, I said no, I have to write these thoughts down.

So ladies and gents too, grab your coffee cup and read on!

I will set the stage first. We have 3 characters in this post, Mr.… Continue