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Me and my sister-friend Nicole in the hospital after my surgery.

It’s #ThrowbackThursday here is a nod to my year of Yes!

Posted on August 17, 2023August 18, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

I’ve decided to embrace new experiences and make wise health decisions. So, I kicked off this journey by visiting my primary care doctor to establish my baseline. It was an essential step towards total wellness.

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Who am I? She asked. I answered my name was Hannah.

Posted on December 22, 2016August 1, 2023 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Thursday, June 18, 2015 I looked gingerly down at my cell phone at a text from my husband; he was informing me of the status of his arrival. “I am downstairs,” he said. I replied back, letting him know I was on my way. Ms. Dot and I took one more pass around the room…

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Almost two years till I am the BIG 40

Posted on December 19, 2016December 20, 2016 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Saturday, November 26, 2016 There are times when I sit alone and think; where has the time gone? What have I done with my life? Have I accomplished anything? Who and what am I living my life for?  Then I looked at my calendar and realized its around that time of the month, and I…

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Just a few of the things I am thankful for

Posted on December 24, 2014December 26, 2014 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

It’s Christmas Holidays Season!  You are probably as excited as I am for the opportunity to spend time with family and friends and chow down on some good food and fixings. As I sit here in front of my computer, I can honestly say there are a number things that I can give thanks for….

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5 Funny Things That Happened During & After Our Wedding Ceremony

Posted on June 6, 2014June 7, 2014 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

On this upcoming Monday, the Hubby Coach and I will be celebrating our 2nd Wedding Anniversary!  I am super excited because I think I am more in love with him now than ever before. We were married on June 9th, 2012 in the Great Lakes Garden in Niagara Falls State Park (Niagara Falls, NY.) I thought…

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His Day is Done – A Tribute Poem for Nelson Mandela by Dr. Maya Angelou

Posted on December 8, 2013January 16, 2014 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

On Thursday, December 5, 2013 as a global family we began to mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela.  A man whose whole life exemplified, grace, honor, strength of courage, diligence and a strong commitment to the basic belief that all men were created to be free. Mr. Mandela served 27 years as a political prisoner…

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It’s Me Oh Lord, Standing in Need of Prayer

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

“Don’t focus on your weaknesses; focus on your God.” – Pastor Joel Osteen Yesterday, I received a report about my health that essentially shook my world.  The news even came with pictures!  I am still trying to wrap my head around it. In a sense, I honestly can’t because if I do I will open…

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Taking the Next Step to Becoming Healthier

Posted on September 26, 2013September 27, 2013 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Today I did something significant for myself.  I got up this morning with taking care of me in mind; mind, spirit, body and soul.  After eating breakfast, and spending some devotional time with the Lord, I went on my one hour Fitness Walk around our community.  Generally I listen to “Praise and Worship” music or…

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Episode 16: By Myself… I Could Not Even Get Outside of the Parking Lot! (VIDEO)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

Lela Jefferson Fagan the host of the “Memoirs of a Black Girl Podcast Series” shares her testimony of passing her road test and acquiring her first car!   [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/18Ux2CZ” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/PTUiasEhJQI?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=PTUiasEhJQI&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep8901″ /]

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By Myself… I Could Not Even Get Out of The Parking Lot! (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on September 2, 2013September 4, 2013 by Lela Jefferson Fagan

“In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 Amplified “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18 Amplified July 2nd 2013 Last week I took my road test for the first time in Texas…

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