5thgenerationgirl

Who AM I

Once upon a time… I was lost, identity unknown and my decisions derived from fear- I was constantly on guard, exhausted in my attempts to stay two steps ahead of the enemy- I was withered, from lack of nourishment spiritually as well as emotionally- Now… Who I am, is a woman of purpose, the fearContinue reading “Who AM I”

Mother’s Day Reflection

During the weeks before; as Mother’s Day was approaching, I couldn’t help but think about all the people I know who unfortunately no longer have their moms. I’m not sure why my thoughts became so overwhelming nor why I, for a moment felt guilty to still have my mother here. Friday before Mother’s Day wasContinue reading “Mother’s Day Reflection”

Operating with Prayer

I struggled with the concept of prayer for years until I became a mother. Once I became an adult, I began to notice the people around me who prayed consistently yet still didn’t fully understand why or more so why prayer is so important. Be it, the elders in my family, certain friends or acquaintances,Continue reading “Operating with Prayer”

Laugh Out Loud

Besides dancing, the one thing I love most is to simply laugh. It feels great whether I’m watching comedy, fall and laugh at myself or spending time with my children. Whenever meeting someone that may be of interest, one of the things I look for is his ability to make me laugh. There was aContinue reading “Laugh Out Loud”

String Too Short to Use

There was a period during the pandemic where there was a shortage of coins. Some businesses only accepted cards due to not having the change to give back. I began to notice the number of coins on the streets while out during my daily routines. A dime here and there, plenty of pennies and theContinue reading “String Too Short to Use”

Rent-a-Friend

(From Our Daily Bread Devotional 4-19-2023) For many around the world, life is getting lonelier. The number of Americans who have no friends has quadrupled since 1990. Certain European countries have up to 20 percent of their population feeling lonely, while in Japan, some elderly folks have resorted to crime so they can have theContinue reading “Rent-a-Friend”

Bottomsizedupus

Confused by the title? Well, it’s pronounced exactly like it’s spelled but obviously not an actual word. You see, my mother has this thing where either she made up words or simply due to lack of education and not very efficient when it comes to reading, writing and spelling. “Bottom-sized-up-us” is one of many madeContinue reading “Bottomsizedupus”

Finding Strength in God

(Devotional from Our Daily Bread April 3rd, 2023) Soccer player Christian Pulisic faced several injuries that influenced his career. After learning he wouldn’t be in the starting lineup of the Champions League semifinals game, he was disappointed, but he described how God had revealed Himself to him. “As always, I reach out to God, andContinue reading “Finding Strength in God”

Stress to Peace

Moving ranks as one of the biggest stressors in life. We moved to our current home after I’d lived in my previous one for nearly twenty years. I’d lived alone in that first home for eight years before I got married. Then my husband moved in, along with all his things. Later, we added aContinue reading “Stress to Peace”

Spiritual Renewal

(The “Our Daily Bread” topic for Tuesday March 23, 2023) Chinese medicine has practiced pearl powder exfoliation for thousands of years, using ground pearls to scrub away dead cells resting at the top of the skin. In Romania, rejuvenating therapeutic mud has become a widely sought-after exfoliant that’s purported to make skin youthful and glowing.Continue reading “Spiritual Renewal”