Tag Archives: Family

I’m So Excited!

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I am so very excited about the holidays this year. What am I saying, I have been excited about Christmas all my life. As the youngest in my family, I believe that it is my birthright. Never lose your childish enthusiasm!

Sunday Reflections

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PROVERBS 16:7

7 When a person’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Although it changes along with my experiences, this scripture has been my favorite for a couple of years now.  Suffice it to say that leadership comes at a price.  Sometimes we choose it willingly and sometimes it is thrust upon us whether we want it or not.  Following my own path is not so difficult, however, creating a path for others to follow and adopt… #painful!  Even if those you lead actually believe in your ability to do so, inevitably there will be folks among them who question your ability or resent it. My prayer is to accept leadership with grace and humility at all times whether at home or at work.

For My Grandmother, Maggie Williams… Thank You!

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NINA’S PEDICURE

I let the nails grow and petrify
over the toes of an old lady.
Nina, whom I love to care for
says it takes podiatry now.
Using water will clean the tool
but cannot sharpen.
That takes metal-hard strength.
Water seams weak to me,
yet it is strong enough to soften and
make a file unneeded.
Her skin has wrinkled so it must be ready.
The water proves itself and
erodes neglect that stiffens nature.
Smoothes aging lines that go deep
like basement rock
Boars through without fizz or drill
And lets me trim and buff and
Polish eight – blood red.
I leave the big toes clean to see my work
And gain some balance.