The Card May 16, 2009
Posted by Rhonda in Cool.Tags: appreciation, God, Hallmark, love, MAHOGANY, Mother's Day cards, stepdaughter
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I just wanted to share the card that Kierra got for me for Mother’s Day.
The Power of a Praying Mother
Mom, I have no idea how many times
you’ve prayed for me
through the years,
how many times you’ve carried me
before the Lord in your heart.
But I want to tell you “Thanks.”
Thanks for living your faith
and doing your best
to be a blessing to your family.
Thanks for how you always
asked God’s protection,
guidance, and mercy for me -
Lord knows, I needed them all!
And most of all,
thanks for believing in me
when it would have been easier not to
and for making sure I knew
I was in your prayers.
All through my life, I’ve felt
as though there were two things
I could count on-
God’s love…and yours.
And today I really do believe
a praying mother can work miracles…
because, thanks to you,
I’m one of them.
Wishing you a truly blessed
Mother’s Day!
Hope you had a WONDERFUL Mother’s Day today. We tried to have fun and keep you happy today. I know you are happy to be a full time Mommy now! I know you enjoy it alot. But I will always be here for you no matter what.
XOXO
Love Ya,
Kierra
Compliments of MAHOGANY by Hallmark and Kierra!
Saved! April 7, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: boys, God, gratitude, help, uncle, faith, positive attitude, neighbors, climbing trees, locked out, toddler
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Wait, I say on the Lord! Psalms 27:14
Yesterday I was cooking when I received a call from The Neighbor a.k.a Rear Window ( as in the Alfred Hitchcock movie) telling me that Nicholas was very high up in one of our trees and he didn’t want him to get hurt. Jazmine was sitting on the floor flipping through a book. I ran out side to see and to my dismay and horror, he was way up there! I yelled for him to get down immediatedly! Nicholas replied he was on his way down, but he couldn’t have anyone watching because it made him nervous. I relunctantly went back inside and turned down the eye on the stove.
When I went back out, he was closer to the ground. I was so relieved when he finally touched down. I explained to him not to climb in any more trees without me being present. Had he fallen, he would have really hurt himself! That was the last thing I needed! I also told him it was time to come in.
By this time Rear Window was outside with his two children. When we got to the door it was closed. Not only was it closed, it was locked! I didn’t panic right away because I had my cell phone with me. Plus, I thought I could talk Jazmine through unlocking the door. No such luck. When she figured out that we were not able to get in, she started crying. I stood on the other side talking to her.
I began to worry when I heard the timer go off. That meant the smothered chicken was finished cooking. I saw visions of flames and smoke, sure that the pan would burn and set the house on fire. I also thought that Jazmine might try to turn off the timer and burn herself in the process. If nothing else, I was sure that our dinner would be ruined. I grew extremely frazzled!
I called my uncle who has a spare keyand he said “I’m on my way.” I called a couple friends to share my dilemma while Nicholas entertained Jazmine. Kara cracked jokes to help alleviate my worries. Schappelle prayed.
My uncle arrived twenty minutes later and we were saved! Jazmine sat by the door looking forlorn. My uncle picked her up while I turned the eye off. The food was perfect! I was a little surprised considering it simmered for thirty minutes longer than it should have. It wasn’t even scorched!
From this experience I learned that I need to have more faith. I must believe that all things will work out for the good. God has the most unique ways of reminding us that he is in control!
After Winter… March 18, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Uncategorized.Tags: color, God, God's love, greenery, happiness, hope, picture mail, reminder, seasons, spring, winter
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When I saw these budding green sprouts yesterday, it made me so happy! The weather is cold, the grass brown, and the sun shines only for a fleeting moment. Everything seems so lifeless and barren. But seeing this lovely burst of green was a gentle reminder that God has not forgotten about me. This is His version of “picture mail! He designed spring to follow winter for a reason. Hallelujah!
Springing forward!
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction February 23, 2009
Posted by Morocco in This Too Shall Pass.Tags: God, letters, lies, niece, parenting, prayer, prison dorms, sense of humor, victory
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Jazmine’s mom wrote on Friday and of course, she failed to mention anything regarding her extended stay! She did write that the facility was currently on lockdown mode, and out of boredom, she decided to write. I have no idea what prompted me to call and verify this information but I did. The prison has not been on lockdown since last summer when an offender escaped.
I, too noticed that Jazmine’s mom was in a different dorm since she had last written a month ago. I already knew the answer before I made the inquiry, but I wanted to be sure. The prison operator confirmed that Jazmine’s mom and Eliza were infact in the same dorm when she gave me Eliza’s location! I knew Eliza’s dorm number by heart due to writing her so often. I was hoping that Eliza had been moved, but no, they are in the same living quarters!
If they had a prior conflict I can’t understand why the facility would place them in the same area. Each room contains 16 bunk beds so that means they are in close proximity to one another. Poor Jazmine’s mom! The devil sure has a sense of humor as my friend Stacy pointed out. However, I feel confident that God will have the last laugh! I don’t know what could, but I pray that something good comes out of them being together.
4 1/2 More February 10, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Hope is the thing with feathers.Tags: faith, God, longer sentence, mom, niece, prison, silver lining
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On a hunch, I checked Jazmine’s mom release status and to my dismay, she had a new date: April 7, 2010!
Oddly enough I have been pretty calm about the matter. I have enough overwhelming my mind at the present time and I can’t worry about this. I am going to trust that God will see me through. I have to believe that no weapon formed against me shall prosper.
Blessings February 9, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: blessings, God, good news, gratitude, thankful
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I received three ”surprise” blessings today:
- I took Nicholas to the dentist (it was a blessing to even get in as when I called last week to make the appointment, they were booked until summer! But when I called yesterday, someone had cancelled at the perfect time) and I did not have to pay the usual $40 copay. I had an unexpected credit on my account!
- I received a letter from the bank saying that I had quite an excess in my escrow account and I will be reimbursed soon!
- A coworker surprised me with lunch!
These are all small things, but nevertheless, it feels so good for these things to have happened to me! I’m thankful!
Faint @ Heart January 28, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Cool.Tags: animals, creation, cute, facing problems, fainting goats, God, Noah's Ark
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I read about these cute little creatures in my devotional and thought they had to be a figment of somebody’s imagination. But no, God our Great Creator, made all kinds! I wonder if they fainted on the Ark, LOL!
Are you like the goat and “faint” when you encounter problems? Or do you forge forward and face them head on?
Live Through This December 31, 2008
Posted by Morocco in Hope is the thing with feathers.Tags: 2009, faith, God, hope, love, new year, New Year's, problems, Stepmom, widow
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2008 has been quite a year for me. I never imagined that I would lose both my mother and my husband in the same year. But as painful, terrifying, and debilitating as it is, I know I will make it. The truth of the matter is that we can live without lost loved ones even when our carnal flesh feels we can’t.
If that wasn’t the case I would have died my first death when my grandmother died in 1994.
And again when my uncle died in 2001.
And again when my great-aunt died in 2002.
And again when my aunt died in 2004.
And I would have died twice this year alone.
I was very close to each one of them.
Yet I’m still here. I have had many comatose moments in the pit of despair since he’s been gone. I am crawling out of it at a snail’s pace. At my lowest points I feel that I can’t go on. However, I know these thoughts are strictly from the devil. He wants me to believe that I can’t exist without him which spawns depression and suicidal thoughts. But the devil is a liar.
No matter what you are going through, and I can guarantee that you will go through something in the year to come, just remember you can make it! I hope to grow and learn from my trials . What else is there to do? Eventually I hope to use my testimony to help other widows and stepmoms through this difficult time. And as long as I am alive, I have a chance to do this. I have lived through a lot of strife in my short time. You can, too!
I hope everyone has a blessed year in 2009!
The Sisterhood May 3, 2009
Posted by Morocco in Reflections.Tags: blogging, comments, cyberspace, dating, friends, God, gratitude, love, sisters, support
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There are places in cyberspace where sisters of all ages, creeds, and colors meet up as often as they can for a little girl talk, motivation, support, love, candor, and fun.
This is only one such place.
You all are like sisters to me! After I read the comments left on Date Night I started laughing, then I started crying. I cried out of sadness (just the fact that I even have to date) but more so out of gratitude. I am so thankful that you all have been here with me. It has been a long, strange trip, my friends! Who knew that I would begin as stepmom and end up Ms. Singlemama?
Maybe God knew (of course He did) that I would need this circle of love to get me through a very tender season? Blogging has no doubt helped carry me through the abysss.
I take your advice and suggestiions to heart because I know you gals want the best for me and vice versa. I just value you ALL beyond belief!!! So I thank you Stacy, Joy, Doraz, Suzanne, Justaglimpse, Rhonda, Leila, Crys, Been There, Dragonflymama, Serendip, Kweenmama, Starla, Old Freind, Kelly, Destined, Natalie, Yo, Amy, and anyone else that I forgot to mention who has been kind enough to leave a comment on this blog!
One love,
Morocco