Friday, May 31, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Postcard, Reunited & Souvenir
Well, there's no place like home. The grands 👨🏾👩🏾👧🏾 are back with mom and dad and we thank God for the traveling mercies He extended to them going to and from Jamaica.
And, thank you for our souvenir. We love it! ❤️ "It's an incredibly difficult thing to bring a giraffe down. They can kill a lion with a single blow from their feet." - Joanna Lumley
Monday, May 27, 2019
Holiday Greetings From The Grands
Summerfest Midway @ Penn's Landing
Blue Cross RiverRink @ Penn's Landing
Sunday, May 26, 2019
⏰ Quality Time w/ The Grands
Our daughter and son-in-law ✈️ #JamaicaBound this morning, while the grands are staying with us. First stop, brunch at the Trolley Car Diner.
Next stop, the 🏰 Regal Wooden Castle @ Jenks and then, back to our house before it hits 90 degrees!
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Stripe Day @ AmeriKick
Sensei Kyle gave my grandson a #BlueStripe on his Purple Belt
in karate class today! And, piano class was cancelled for my
youngest granddaughter so she got a chance to hangout with us
at AmeriKick-Andorra to see it too! 🥋 #BlueBeltBound
Friday, May 24, 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Too Good of a Word Not to Share!
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14
We may not physically hit others, but when we demoralize and speak devastating words to those we say we love, we are displaying abusive behavior. When we discourage our children, strip our spouse of their esteem and honor, and devalue our friends, we create an abusive environment that breeds resentment and rebellion. We also grieve the Holy Spirit of God.
Love builds people up; it doesn’t tear people down. Love gives people hope; it doesn’t shatter people’s dreams. Our loved ones can suffer broken spirits, lost hope, and severe low self-esteem from our destructive words and attitudes. This is unacceptable to God
As a spouse, add value to your spouse and encourage them. They are trusting that their heart is safe in your hands (see Proverbs 31:11). As a parent, build up your children. They should feel safe, affirmed, and valued. As a child of the Lord and a friend, build up and enrich the people God has placed in your life.
You have within you the power to enrich those around you and improve the quality of their life. You have within you the grace given by God to resist every temptation to speak abusively. Even when your emotions are high, you have the ability to tell yourself, “No! I’m not going to say that! I’m not going to be someone that abuses people with my words! I will help and not hurt people with my words! I will be the person God has called me to be! I will use my mouth for His glory!”
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for speaking to me. You are watching every word that comes out of my mouth. Please forgive me for all abusive and demeaning words I’ve said to others or even to myself. I cancel those words in Jesus name. Heal every heart I’ve hurt. Help me, Lord, to treat people the way I would want to be treated. I humble myself right now and submit to you. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight. You’re my strength and my redeemer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
READ: Ephesians 4:29-32; Colossians 4:6; and Proverbs 14:1
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
All in the Family & The Jeffersons Live
The Live 90-minute TV Special and one-time revival of Norman Lear's All in the Family & The Jeffersons will air at 8:00pm (ET) tonight on ABC.
The all-star cast features Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker/Carroll O'Connor), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker/Jean Stapleton), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic/Sally Struthers), Ike Barinholtz (Michael Stivic/Rob Reiner), Sean Hayes (Frank Lorenzo/Vincent Gardenia), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson/Sherman Hemsley), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson/Isabel Sanford), Devon Adepo (Lionel Jefferson/Mike Evans), Anthony Anderson (Henry Jefferson/Mel Stewart), Fran Bennett (Olivia 'Mother' Jefferson/Zara Cully), Marla Gibbs (Florence Johnston), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis/Franklin Cover), Kerry Washington (Helen Willis/Roxie Roker), Amber Stevens West (Jenny Willis/Berlinda Tolbert), Stephen Tobolowsky (Harry Bently/Paul Benedict), and Jackee Harry (Diane Stockwell/Pauline Meyers).
Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear are the hosts, and Jennifer Hudson will make a guest appearance to sing The Jeffersons TV show theme song, "Movin' On Up!"
R.I.P. to all the original stars of the two groundbreaking shows who are no longer with us, but their great performances will never be forgotten...
The all-star cast features Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker/Carroll O'Connor), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker/Jean Stapleton), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic/Sally Struthers), Ike Barinholtz (Michael Stivic/Rob Reiner), Sean Hayes (Frank Lorenzo/Vincent Gardenia), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson/Sherman Hemsley), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson/Isabel Sanford), Devon Adepo (Lionel Jefferson/Mike Evans), Anthony Anderson (Henry Jefferson/Mel Stewart), Fran Bennett (Olivia 'Mother' Jefferson/Zara Cully), Marla Gibbs (Florence Johnston), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis/Franklin Cover), Kerry Washington (Helen Willis/Roxie Roker), Amber Stevens West (Jenny Willis/Berlinda Tolbert), Stephen Tobolowsky (Harry Bently/Paul Benedict), and Jackee Harry (Diane Stockwell/Pauline Meyers).
Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear are the hosts, and Jennifer Hudson will make a guest appearance to sing The Jeffersons TV show theme song, "Movin' On Up!"
R.I.P. to all the original stars of the two groundbreaking shows who are no longer with us, but their great performances will never be forgotten...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
It's Election Day
Well, it's been a l-o-n-g one, but me and my purse did our civic duty and voted on the way home from work today. Did you vote yet? It's not too late. The weather is beautiful and the polls are open until 8:00pm this evening. Every election matters, from the bottom to the top! #VOTE
Monday, May 20, 2019
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Saturday, May 18, 2019
It's Lunchtime
Karate class is over and now we're hungry.
We all agreed pizza would be a great idea!
Friday, May 17, 2019
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
Eagles Autism Challenge @ The Linc!
Saturday, May 18th @ Lincoln Field
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
"Mothers believe in us more than we believe in ourselves, do more for us than they do for themselves, worry about us more than we realize, pray for us more than we'll ever know, value us more than anything else in the world, give us more than they can afford, and love us more than anyone else can. They can take the place of all others, but no one can take their place." 👑 #MomQuotes
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
People Magazine Mother's Day Exclusive
"It's up to us as mothers to give girls the support that keeps their flame lit. I see now how important that kind of freedom is for all children, particularly for girls with flames of their own." - Michelle Obama
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
National Teacher Appreciation Day 🍎
Today, I'd like to give a shout out to all the teachers from my first day of elementary school and beyond who played a role in helping me to become who I am today. I discovered in the 10th grade at John Bartram High School (1973-1974) that I loved to type and I've been doing it ever since for 45 years! 💻
Monday, May 6, 2019
Prayer of the Day
A Prayer For The Tormented Soul By Matthew Johnson
Here my prayer, O God, attend unto my cry while my lips tremble and my soul breathes out the sigh. Is it truly You - you alone, my strong defense, my rest, my desire, even though my heart beats wildly in my breast?
Where can I escape from the enemies of right? When my mind is clouded and grace is far from sight? Darkest nights, falling upon me with unrelenting power. My heart-longing only for lighted grace - even this hour.
In shades of gray, my head is confused and torn. Between good or evil, my heart is grieved and worn. How can I know the right, will I live for His determined glory? Or to man’s wisdom will I turn in fear, trying to write my own futile story?
That story, foolish and arrogant, a call to heed temporal voices sits upon me with false wisdom - calculating trust in human choices. O bear me up though I be tempted to live with sinful determinations. Salvage me from earthly folly which certainly assures evil devastation.
Save me, is my prayer - though heart, and mind, and will are wretched; deliver me, my one desire, knowing my name into your palm is etched. Grant me mercy to abhor myself and repent in dust and sorrow, and to rest alone on your promise of the eternal tomorrow.
For your word alone lights the pathway darkened by sin. Joy and wisdom are only found if a divine word enters in. I will rejoice in your good news, recalling truth - you were crushed to pay it all, no condemnation, troubled soul - now be hushed!
Your Redeemer draws close, no more anxiety or fear. He alone will bear you up, wiping away the painful tear. None but Jesus cares for your soul’s demise; turn to Him, glorious, merciful, and all-wise.
Wisdom for this hour comes only through the Sovereign’s will, His heart, His smile, His providential glance bids my soul, be still. His grace, His faithful mercies, tender and always undeserved; promise me peace and hope and eternity already reserved.
Amen.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Black Is Beautiful and It Always Has Been...
BECAUSE OF THEM WE CAN
For The First Time in the History of this Country, Miss USA (top),
Miss Teen USA (lower left), and Miss America are all Black Women!
