I remember when I was a young girl and folks would ask, what’s your favorite color? I always replied purple. Not because I thought it was the prettiest color, or the color that I gravitated toward most but in fact because it was different. I liked pink but so did every other girl and when …
I know faith without works is dead. I also know works look different each day. The day alters the works. On easier days, works is a full on 9-5 jam-packed into a 6-8. On challenging days, works is opening the curtains to put some light in this house. Works are the building blocks. Works is …
Dear SSSG, Greetings and Salutations! As we meet again I take a second to note our progression. As I hear the stories and see the evolution I recognize the growth and movement. We are truly in different stages similar to our beloved butterfly. Within SSSG we have plenty of caterpillars, numerous cocoons, and beautifully matured …
A Love Letter to My Strong Sis: I See You. Being a member of the Strong Sis Support Group (SSSG) for well over a decade, I take a moment to reiterate to all active members, unofficial members, and our Junior Cadets: I see you. And no, not in the “let’s talk about our problems” and …
As a Floridian, I know storms. Bring the Florida rain, the hurricanes, and even the tornadoes. I grew up on those—from elementary school drills to highlighted plans as reminders of what to do when things start getting uncertain. And even in my 30s I see a storm and run to Walmart to stock up. I …