There are some days when all you can do is do your best to stay alive and make it through the day. That might sound very dramatic to some, but it is the reality for many. Life isn’t always fair and comes with challenges that hit you all at once at times in your life. … More Just Have A Day
I try to help people when I can and I like to offer my help to others if they need me. My friends know that my situation is very unique but I’m glad that they reach out to my when they need help. I don’t keep track and I hope they don’t either of the … More Help Somebody
I don’t know about you but I’m good at lip service. Trouble don’t last always. God doesn’t give you more than you can handle. This too shall pass. I say these statements at times and I don’t believe them. My question is how long do I have to battle this situation? How much longer do … More How Long?
I don’t know much about chess, I just want to yell checkmate with authority and rise from the table as the victor. I want to be in charge. I want to capture something that is threatening me and I win the game for a chance. I’ve taken the L too many times for the team. … More Checkmate
Knock on wood I’ve never run out of gas. The real reason is that I’m OCD, so when my car is less than half a tank full, I get gas. Now has my body been on empty? Well, yes it has. I knew my body was running out of fuel. My fuel was not just … More When Your Tank Is Empty
I know some of you like a thrill and to live on the wild side. There’s nothing wrong with being adventurous, but please don’t run with scissors. Some of us live our lives in a reckless manner and we run with scissors not expecting that something bad will happen. When you are running with scissors … More Mama Told You Not To Run With Scissors
Eleven years ago I was in the same room with someone that I loved as they talked about taking their life in front of me. That was the most traumatizing event of my life. My words would have the power to save this person or not affect them at all. The situation ended well but … More Don’t Miss The Signs
I’ve said it before you are either in the storm, coming out of the storm or heading into a storm. Mark my words a storm is always stirring. How will you handle the storm? Will you let it consume you? Dictate how you live your life and treat others? The storm may have you so … More A Storm Is Always Coming
I had a love hate relationship with a Jack in the Box. Yes, I’m talking about the toy. No matter how many times I pushed that creepy thing into the box. I acted surprised when it popped up out of the box staring at me. I don’t know if it was the music, anticipation or … More Life In A Jack In the Box
I don’t have a green thumb, your flowers aren’t safe with me. I tend to be a little extra at times, and I tend to continue to water a dying plant. I’m like Olivia Pope, I’m a fixer and I want to breathe life back into situations that are slowing dying. Picture me watering can … More When Water Is No Longer Needed
A Woman's Work - Brooke Basically Blogging 