The Writings and Experiences of Lela Jefferson Fagan
I recently had a profound conversation with my sister. We were talking about behavior labeling. I have said that I was an introvert for years. It’s not what I am by nature. I am an extrovert with introvert like tendencies. However, because of life, I had adapted the full labeling of an introvert to protect…
“I am still getting used to this long distance / no distance in the Spirit relationship we have.” This was a text I had sent to one of my best friends/sisters. Reading it back now, it sounds like a corny pick up line. However, it’s the truth. My sister Nicole is one of those few…
“And I am convinced and sure of the this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bring it to full completion in you.” – Philippians 1:6 Amplified
January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Day Only I would find myself at an extremely musically infused New Year’s Eve service where I and the person sitting next to me ended up becoming our own two person choir. I sang soprano/alto, and she sang alto/tenor interchangeably throughout the service! The people sitting in front of…
I have a fascinating cast of characters that I call my relatives on both sides of my family. However, my father’s side is the one I grew up mostly around. Over the last month or, so many of my immediate family members and I have been working diligently on reconnecting with each other. My Grandma…
First off as I share this post I will open up with saying I am not a parent, yet. I am an aunt that has a ton of “Rent-A-Kids”. Meaning when a niece or nephew is in my care, I treat them as if they were my own. I can’t even claim to say I…
Earlier this month I had my first visit to my new local gynecologist, and I am almost ashamed to say it… It was also my first visit ever to one. I am now a month away from turning 35 and married. As an African American female that has been surrounded by family members that have…
This past Friday October 4th, the HS Football team that my husband assistant coaches here in Houston, TX lost its first game of the regular season. Before this game we were 3-0 (we were actually 4-0; one game was cancelled by our opponent due to inclement weather and other things.) This loss stung just a…
I advise you now, as my reader that this post may seem a bit silly to some. However, I feel led to share it. A few months ago I finally kicked the can sort of speak my addiction to drinking Monster Energy Drinks. See, years ago I stopped drinking them after I had an experience…
I should have known better after reading a book on having a “Patient Attitude” I would be confronted with a patience test. I think I got a 65. However, I might have aced it if I remembered the chorus and name of one of my favorite Prince songs from back in the day… “Joy in…