May 8, 2014

Is life really that bad? My friend Harriett and I were having a conversation about what was happening in life, families, work, the youth, etc. Before I knew it, my friend stood up, looked at me, and said, “Shavonda, people are dealing with some real stuff.” …and at that moment, I found my thought process…

January 30, 2014

What is preparation? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Preparation means “the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.” How important is preparation? Would you say that preparation only applies to major projects, events, or business presentations? I would say that preparation should be a part of our everyday lives….

October 24, 2012

That moment in my life happened on Saturday, September 8, 2012. It seemed like yesterday when my son Jonathan was crawling, walking, and forming words. As a parent, you are never prepared for your child to leave home. Even though you might say, I can’t wait for you to move out of my house,” –…

July 17, 2012

As we matriculate through life, we will experience some mountain-top and valley-low experiences. Unfortunately, “LIFE” happens to the best of us! I am currently vacationing in California with my family, and we are having a blast! Even though we are enjoying the beautiful weather, fellowshipping with old friends, enjoying some delicious foods, wonderful shopping excursions, and…