A Day In My Life

Greetings Readers I hope all is well with you and your families. I had an interesting day; One of our family members was placed in dire straights and ended up in the hospital with a not so great prognosis. It doesn't matter who it was, so don't call me and ask (smile), just know that it had a ripple effect in the family; and it actually got me to thinking. Do we really understand the implications of our decisions? I don't think so. Let's take something simple for an example. Let's say today you went out to lunch at a decent restaurant and at the end of the meal you tipped your waiter or waitress. Well depending on how well you tipped that person will make the difference on how much gas they can put in their car, if they can buy something to eat tonight or pay a bill or maybe go to the movies. You are probably thinking, yeah right - my contribution does not make that much of a difference in someones life. I would sorely disagree with you because you were not that per...

Today we were at the Children's Hospital 4k run and walk. I love volunteering at these events because I get to mingle with so many interesting people. The event was well organized, fun and full of a festive atmosphere; people from all walks of life didn't mind sharing their stories, triumphs and challenges. There were 'real' runners and runners at heart, the best were the ones who dressed up. The costumes were pretty amazing.  The whole day was awesome! It was great to be part of something bigger than yourself. What a huge benefit to the kids and parents at the hospital, some of which, we got to meet. I will tell you that I never felt so much love, compassion, understanding and caring in one place. Some kids had intellectual disabilities, like Myles and Nathan, others had physical challenges. But in the end it didn't matter - they were just kids who were enjoying the fresh air and companionship that only their loved ones could bring. Kudos to parents and friends who...

Good Afternoon Viewers! This is going to be really awesome or a complete travesty! Either way I am committed to it. Since I am somewhere in my 'wait' - (i'll explain later) I thought I would do something productive such as create a blog. Those who know me well know that this was something that a team of wild horses couldn't drag me to do..because technology is not my friend.  Anyhoot, one of my new friends turned me on to the whole blogging world and so here I am. I so wish I had my daughter here, she is like a tech guru- but she had to grow up and leave home. It's cool. It just means you are stuck with me, on my own and a lot of tech! ha ha  Well I hope you enjoy all of my postings of our mis-adventures here in Richmond!  xxoxxo Souljourner Nette Charnette  However you know me

You may be wondering what exactly do I do? What do I write about? Well to sum it up, I write about my experiences...the good the bad and the ugly.  Degrees of Perfection is the first publication of many and it is an introduction of me to the rest of you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.  All of my works will be available in a print on demand format for your convenience.  All of my works are faith based because that is who I am. However don't exclude yourself because you don't believe as I do. I would very much enjoy your company, inputs and comments as I walk this journey.  You can catch a preview at my web site -  www.degreesofperfection.com SoulJourner Howard Nette Charnette However you know me Works in Progess: The Fall of Eve - Spring 2014 A Different Walk - Summer 2014 From My Heart - a collection of poems - 2014

Greetings Reader! Today's reflection is born out of painful realization that life rarely follows the path that one sets. Do you realize that when you make plans, you are making them with only 1/4 of the information you need? As Sherlock Holmes said I can't solve the equation without knowing all of the variables. Well in this life we will never know all of the variables therefore we will never be able to adequately solve its many complex equations. It's painful I know but it's the truth. The sooner you accept it then the better and more productive your life will be. It is not an easy process at all, trust me...I am struggling as I am communicating this to you. Ever since we stepped out on faith and moved here to Richmond it has been one stupid issue after the other. Either the kids, finances, somebody's health or another door refusing to be opened. At some point you just have to stop and ask yourself what I am doing wrong? GOD, where is the lesson in this? What exact...