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Pregnant by Faith: My High-Risk Pregnancy with Uterine Fibroids
Sometimes motherhood begins long before the baby arrives. Earlier today at praise team rehearsal, one…
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Building Income Without Losing Integrity: A Christian Woman’s Journey into AI, Credit Repair, and Multiple Streams of Income
When Provision Meets Principles There comes a moment in adulthood — especially motherhood — when…
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Faith, Funnels, and First Drafts: When Obedience Meets Strategy
Lela shares why she’s been quiet on Memoirs of a Black Girl and how faith, AI study, and strategy are shaping her next season.
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Lack of Words Does Not Mean Lack of Intelligence: A Neurodivergent Motherhood War Story
A raw, reflective story of neurodivergent motherhood—where lack of verbal communication doesn’t mean lack of intelligence, and love requires endurance.
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Same Woman, Different Crown (Part I): Why I Call My Wigs “Hats”
A memoir-style reflection on identity, marriage, Black womanhood, and why changing hairstyles became part of a long-distance love story and a joyful, evolving marriage.
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65 Degrees Today, 20 in Two Days: A Neurodivergent Mama’s Texas Prep
Texas went from 65 degrees to 20 in just two days—and suddenly winter prep wasn’t just about blankets. It was about safe foods, peace of mind, and the quiet victories of neurodivergent motherhood.
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How I Taught Myself to Cook: A Collard Greens Kitchen Memoir
“Sometimes you don’t inherit tradition — you create it.”
And baby…
these greens?
They taste like a woman who taught herself how to thrive. 💚
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She Spelled It for Me: A Black Mama’s Moment of Neurodivergent Brilliance
Sometimes miracles don’t roar — they whisper. When my six-year-old autistic daughter spelled “grapes” to make sure she was heard, I witnessed advocacy, literacy, and brilliance all wrapped in a single moment.
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When “No” Becomes Necessary: Embracing Change, Growth, and New Seasons as a Family
Change doesn’t ask permission—it arrives, demanding clarity and courage. As a mother, wife, and senior administrative support staff member, I’m navigating a season where growth requires honest reflection, intentional action, and the willingness to let some chapters end so new ones can begin.
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From Nonverbal to Boss Baby: Celebrating Ella Grace’s Voice
A mother reflects on her daughter Ella Grace’s powerful speech development—from once minimally verbal to confidently expressing her needs with faith, joy, and personality.
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Black Southern New Year’s Food Traditions: Meaning, Faith, and Eating With Intention
Every New Year, I return to the kitchen—not to do the most, but to honor where I come from. Black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, and joy on the table. This is how we eat into the New Year—with faith, flavor, and intention.
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When I Stopped Trying to Fix My Daughter, She Found Her Voice
There’s a little secret I want to share about how my daughter, Ella Grace, began…
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The Holy Work of Listening: Faith, Neurodivergence, and Learning Not to Judge
Life hasn’t been perfect—whose is? But one thing I’ve learned in my 47 years of…
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Fiesta International Market: A Taste of Home, Culture, and Memory
Food has a way of carrying memory. Walking into Fiesta International Market in Houston felt like stepping back into my New York roots—where Caribbean, African, and Southern flavors raised me and reminded me what home tastes like.
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Checking In Before Checking Out: A December Health Reset
At the beginning of December, I chose to check in with my body before the year checked out on me. With wellness appointments, small adjustments, unexpected weight loss, and a brand-new hydration journey, I’m preparing for 2026 with intention—not resolutions, but foundations.
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Sweet Sixteen: How My Church Anniversary Became a Spiritual Reset
If you’ve ever wondered whether God still writes in circles, this post is for you. Click to read how He brought me back to the exact place where growth began.
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Standing in the Gap: When the Holy Spirit Whispers Loud
A heartfelt reflection on standing in the gap for family, listening to the Holy Spirit, and witnessing God confirm His word through unexpected moments of loss and love. A testimony of prayer, alignment, and spiritual sensitivity.
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When Confidence Finds Its Voice: How God Met Me at Praise Team Rehearsal
A small moment in Praise Team rehearsal turned into a powerful reminder from the Holy Spirit about confidence, calling, and walking boldly in who God says I am.
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Becoming the Elder: A Reflection on Legacy, Loss, and Self-Care
This past week, I was reminded in a painful yet profound way: I am an elder now.
I’ve carried this mantle since birth, but it feels different when loss reminds you of how precious and short time can be. My great-grand niece’s passing brought back memories of the elders I lost too soon, and it stirred in me a commitment to care for myself so I can be present for my children and their children.
Legacy isn’t only about memory. It’s about presence.
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Groceries, Grace, and God’s Timing: Eight Years of Becoming a Family
Eight years ago, my vision boards were full of prayers for family + faith.
This month, we celebrate the anniversary of meeting the boys — and watch Ella Grace sing whole songs in the background.
God’s timing? Right. On. Time.