A Day In My Life

A Wise Man Uses What He has Not Wasting His Time Wishing For What He Doesn't -sj

Time waits for no one. Especially for Could of, His brother Would of, Or their cousin Should of. -sj

Wisdom Pearl Stop asking for more of what you are already not handling well. Ask for wisdom and discernment to wisely rule what is currently in your hands. The answer is not in the more it is in the faithful execution of your day to days. No one who can handle more ever has to ask for it. -sj

What is this You have given me? Two cubs who can't speak One can't crawl Or suckle One can't hear Nor understand What is this You have given my hands? Babes to nurture One screams at my touch The other covers his ears at the sound of my voice What is this You have charged to my heart? A child whose body is weak and who can't run in the sun Lord, Lord But I Thank you for these my gifts For without them I couldn't Know strength without fear Love without sound Compassion expressed without touch Understanding without knowledge Love in the most complex of ways Lord Thank you for these my gifts If not for them I would not know how to talk Without speaking How to comfort without tradition How to soothe beyond my known skills How to learn without being taught How to show love by example How to see what hasn't yet appeared Thank you God for my gifts! They are beautiful to me -sj

Family is the unit designed to show God's love by example. In it is supposed to be a safe haven from both physical harm and emotional misuse. It is where children are created in a beautifully complex form of united expression. Solely set apart for One Man and One Woman. The Family unit also introduces the unique contributions of each member. The male in his role of protector, provider, leader, disciplinarian and spiritual head of the household. The female in her role as nurturer, maintainer of the house, setting of the atmosphere, encourager, guide. advocate and protector. Also a spiritual leader in the household. When people live as GOD intended their house is blessed. The children are blessed and all that touches their hands are blessed. Does it mean that the family will be exempt from trouble, challenges and heart-ache? No it means that the family understands that no matter what is allowed in their lives just as God has not rejected or forgotten them; they will not forget or...

It was so awesome having my mom and dad here for a whole 7 days. I loved being able to host them. I especially enjoyed our conversations and how we wrapped our daily activities around each other. I am such a blessed woman to be under the continuous care of my watchful guardians. Both learned and accomplished individuals they never stop looking for opportunities for me to showcase my skills. The week leading up to the big event, (Launch Party 2015), was full of manic energy! I hadn't slept in several days because I was overcome with excitement. Once my parents arrived from St.Louis they started working right away, wanting to know where they could help. The day of the event came so quickly; I thought I was ready but quickly became overwhelmed. Yet they were still patient with me. My Father, L. Taylor, offered prayer and introductions, while my mom was busy behind the scenes. I was so relieved that they were there. I was so full of joyful expectation that I almost forgot why I w...

Mother's Day has come and gone. The restaurants are no longer packed to capacity. There are plenty of cards left on retailer shelves and the world has moved on to its next opportunity. But not me. Not yet. My life has just slowed down enough to where I could record my reflections on motherhood both from my own experience and that of observing my mother. Enjoy -sj From your Womb To your Lap You loved me From the first of my steps To the first of my hurts You sheltered me From my first sounds of laughter To my first signs of understanding You wondered with me From my first hug To preschool molds You beamed When the only thing I could give you Was a thank you You accepted my payment When I struggled and Smashed your heart You forgave me When I rebelled You prayed me Through When I returned you rejoiced with me Now here we are And I am giving you what I have Capturing your beauty In the Art of Word I love you Mother -sj