Tow Trucks & Chauffeurs

What a great weekend! I graduated from college, got to go Myrtle Beach, spend time with my Ma (Marie), Sis (Desney), nieces & nephews and soon to be additional family! I couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day celebrating my son's 13th birthday and simply enjoying the love of those nearest and dearest to me, my Babe & Shontice.  What we didn't expect was for the "Mothership" we respectfully call our van to break down on the way returning home. Stopping off the highway to a filling station led us to McDonny's, an off the beating path automobile mechanic spot that had the likings of being in a movie.  It literally reminded me of the mechanic station in "Peaceful Warrior"! The people were the sweetest that one could ever experience in the midst of a crisis of your main source of transportation to get home which was 181.4 miles away. While we waited, we learned how to play darts, was offered beverages and opportunity to sit back and relax while Trish sought quotes for a transmission for our 1999 Conversion Van with 220,000 miles! In short, we decided on the van being towed home with us in tow. Yes, this option required us to pay more than we would've liked, however thankful at the same time for the provision via a combination of great insurance and money to pay the difference.  What this resulted in was being chauffeured home in the cleanest tow truck I could've asked for! It also meant my husband could relax before having to go to work and my children experiencing something new, me sharing my beautiful flowers with a lady (Trish) whom I could tell do not get them often and an chance to choose a different emotion & attitude than I would otherwise. When I say, "profound peace", that is what I had and have in the midst (as I am still enjoying the ride while typing this), even amid talking with the rental car people and waiting on pricing before solidifying the final option.

In conclusion, what I accept is that regardless of being chauffeured in a limousine or a tow truck, your attitude can make the experience a joy or a catastrophe.  In this instance, a "joy" it was for all parties and purposes involved.  You never know who you are going to meet and why paths must cross as they sometimes do, however when things are beyond your control, I hope you will stop and see them as "God moments" or your time to shine for Jesus or let Him shine on or in you. "I love you to pieces" is what a dear friend left on my voicemail and that's what living is all about.

BIG PROPS TO: C.M. Towing of Lexington, SC (Jeremie) the best tow truck and service all around & McDonny's Auto Mechanics, Lexington, SC! Thank you for great service!

You Are Mine!

I just love how God reminds me that I am His, particularly as He states in Isaiah 43. It makes me feel all good inside. In a world where people can and will write you off quicker than you can blink your eyes over some of the most trivial things, it is reassuring to know that God never disowns you:-) or I. Ponder that...sweet dreams!

Are You Living a Lie?

I'm sitting here in the comforts of my home, watching Oprah's Next Chapter (one of my favorite TV shows) interview with Jason Collins.  I am so proud of this family!  Their display of the how a well-to-do, educated, African-American family handles a matter such as this in a functional way is a great example for many others from all cultures & walks of life to see.  Also, witnessing the genuine support that they have and rally behind Jason in his decision is refreshing too.  I am happy for Jason! For me, its not so much of his "coming out" as it is that he doesn't have to live a lie anymore.  The burden, the hiding, the secret, the lie and having to live that way is no way for anyone to live.  Can you imagine how it could have affected his game and so much more?  Listening to Mr. Collins divulge how he came to his decision to tell the truth one could easily find fault, however I was moved with the question of, "how many others are living a lie?", not so much about their sexuality, rather in anything they are experiencing.  Of course, you cannot ponder that question without turning those reflections and that examination inward. One of my "aha"s is accepting that I have held back in the growth of my business, even though I display that I am giving it my all. That too is a lie.  To make it right, tonight I have decided to proceed with the things that have been in my heart to do from the classes, to the signage, to systems and take courage.  Also, accepting that I have a toxic relationship with my mother and sister that is healthier for me to keep my distance and love them from afar than to continuously subjecting  or leaving myself open to or for their unwelcomed verbal vomit rather than creating a facade which eats at my spirit.  To think, I previously felt that if I accepted this truth and lived in this space that I would not be allowed to do the other things that are in my heart.  It was as though my being in some sort of happy relations with them would in some way validate who I am or give me license for me to go forth. Thank  you Mr. Collins for coming out...in so doing I have chosen to come out in my own personal way that unleashed the mental depravity that I once found solace though it was a prison in and of its own making.

I am in a great place and look forward to more beautiful experiences & living life out loud! Thanks for reading and responding :-)

How Bad Do You Want to Succeed?

Oh, I loved this speech so much I am sharing the abbreviated version on here.  Visit youtube.com and see the longer version if you choose.  Take a look and you will understand why!

Watch "How Bad Do You Want Success" on YouTube