I DID IT!!!

ust a note to say I finally finished my New Year's Resolution from the beginning of this year!  Last October I started on a journey to complete my Master's Personal Training Certification.  When I first signed on for such a fete, I had no idea the depth of information I was about to take on.  When I received all of the curriculum in the mail, the box weighed over 25 lb.s of over 11 books, dvd's, cd's and examination material to be completed a year from the date of delivery.  I began the journey with complete focus and vigor to accomplish every test.  However, about 2 test in I was beginning to feel the weight of it all.  As I started into the final exam, it appeared that I would never finish.  I almost gave up!  It entailed so much and stretched me beyond anything I could have ever imagined.  I blamed my age for not being able to comprehend the literature and kept telling myself that I couldn't do it.

 Finally, after laying the test aside for about 2 months, I woke myself up and dusted off the negativity I was allowing to swallow me up and decided the year had not ended and I could still finish what I started.  After all the fussin' and cussin'...lol...I DID IT!  I finished!  AFter 4 finals I actually achieved my goal.  Test 3 was sent back to me because I had scored an 84 and you must have at least a 90 percent out of 100 to pass each test.  So I corrected some of my mistakes sent it back in and passed it.  Then when the final came around I just knew they would send that one back, but they didn't and today I got my Certification in the mail!

I know this isn't a big deal to a lot of people.  But for a girl that only knew Church stuff, Ministry and Singing to dive into the world of Nutrition and fitness and stretch her self to learn something so out of her box at the age of 44...Let me just toot my horn for a minute...TOOT TOOT...LOl!  I know that may be silly but I thank GOD for not allowing me to give up and being there to remind me in my spirit that I could do it!

Let this little testimony encourage some of you that are thinking about going after a goal you've been wanting for yourself but think it's too late....take it from me...

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!!!  YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ALL YOUR HEART'S DESIRES AND DREAMS!!!  Let this be your year to go after something you want! You deserve to be happy and feel accomplishment! 

Remember, this SEason, Christmas, Christ's birth...Jesus, came that you might have life and have that life MORE ABUNDANTLY!!!

Merry Christmas! 

Not a BEST Friend...but a MOTHER!

The Word of God says to, "bring up a child in the way they should go...".  


This is exactly what my Mother did.  I must say, I am so glad that my Mother chose NOT to be my BEST Friend, but rather the BEST Mother a girl could have asked from God.  I'm thankful that my mom chose to be a role model in my life and show me the way I should go, rather than try to be my best friend and hang out with me and try to talk my language and run around with me and my friends.  


My Mom celebrates her Birthday tomorrow, December 16th and I just wanted her to know how blessed I have been to have a woman of God that I could truly admire and look up to and aspire to emulate in my life.  I know I'll never rise to her level of Godliness and talent as both Mother and Woman of God.  However, I strive daily to be a reflection of 1/10th of the lady she has been in my life.  


As a Mother myself, I know I have failed in many ways.  However, I pick myself up and try and try again to set an example that my kids will admire and respect the older they get.  


I encourage all Mothers to not give up on being a positive example to their kids.  No matter what you've done, where you've drifted to in life and maybe bad decisions you've made for your kids or family.  There is always a 2nd chance, or in my case a Millionth chance, to do right.  It's NEVER too late!  Don't think you can't make a difference. Your kids are waiting on you to be ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!  Start today in making a change for the better for you & your kids!


I always thought next to the Virgin Mary there was my Mom, because she was always so Godly.  But you know, I Love that about her!  She has caused me to challenge myself to be the BEST ME I can be, even if it's not on her level, I can still be a PHENOMENAL Woman and Mother to my kids.


I Love you, MOM!  Thank you for being YOU!  You've been the GREATEST example of the VIRTUOUS WOMAN!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!