Sunday was a special day for me.....It was my spiritual birthday. I re-affirmed my faith by being baptized again. The first time I did it, I was a child and I was sprinkled as a young Catholic girl. As I have lived my life and learned new things, I came to realize that the Baptist church suited me better.
I have found a church that feels like home for the first time in my life. It's not because of the pastor, although I love my pastor. And it's not the pastor's wife, although I love her too. It's not even the members because they are not perfect.
I believe that it's because it is a BIBLE based church and the leadership has integrity and genuinely want to do the Lord's work with a spirit of excellence. I feel the presence of the Lord in everything that's done in His name.
If you don't believe me or are curious, come worship with us. We are New Beginnings Community Church, Lawyers Rd., Charlotte NC. Worship hrs are Sunday- 830 am and 1100 am; Tuesday bible study 730 pm.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Monday, February 28, 2005
I haven't posted in a while
I've been sick with this miserable virus for the past few days. I haven't had a lot of energy for anything including posting. I wanted to have some time off to myself, but this wasn't what I planned. It began as a scratchy throat and a cough. From there everything went downhill:-(
There is hope though, this too will pass. Thru the nasal passages, thru the stomach and bowels. Ha! Ha!
There is hope though, this too will pass. Thru the nasal passages, thru the stomach and bowels. Ha! Ha!
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Boy, how time flies
I cannot believe how quickly time has flown. I have been very busy doing my normal routine: work, school, church, saving the world.
Well, just kidding about that last one. Sometimes it feels like it. Last Thursday was ridiculous.
I walked in the door Thursday evening only to discover a friend had called because she was having a panic attack. We talked and prayed together. When I left her she was enjoying an aromatheraputic bath surrounded by inspirational music.
I went to a meeting and when I came back in I checked on her as promised only to find out that she was finally able to rest. Yay!
I went to bed, but for some reason, couldn't sleep. I decided to get up and post my paper on the digital dropbox.
This was at 1:30am, people. When I heard this tremendous crash on my front porch, followed by this urgent pounding.
My dog was going nuts and I don't mind saying that I was scared. I asked who it was only to find out that it was my next door neighbor.
she came over screaming some incoherent, disjointed stuff about her brother going crazy and having a heart attack. She went on about the phone was off the hook and he pushed her down.
She was in her underwear and had her grandson with her. He was in a pajama bottom with no shoes or shirt.
I am wondering why she didn't put the phone on the hook.
We called 911 and while we're waiting, she casually mentions that her brother was using something and starting complaining about chest pains and he was going to die.
EMS took him to the local county hospital and she went home. I stayed with her until her family came to be with her. I think I finally got to bed about 4 am.
He came home the next day and was "resting comfortably".
I haven't seen nor heard from either one of them since. Some how I think I would prefer not to since it seems like one continuing saga after another with them.
Well, just kidding about that last one. Sometimes it feels like it. Last Thursday was ridiculous.
I walked in the door Thursday evening only to discover a friend had called because she was having a panic attack. We talked and prayed together. When I left her she was enjoying an aromatheraputic bath surrounded by inspirational music.
I went to a meeting and when I came back in I checked on her as promised only to find out that she was finally able to rest. Yay!
I went to bed, but for some reason, couldn't sleep. I decided to get up and post my paper on the digital dropbox.
This was at 1:30am, people. When I heard this tremendous crash on my front porch, followed by this urgent pounding.
My dog was going nuts and I don't mind saying that I was scared. I asked who it was only to find out that it was my next door neighbor.
she came over screaming some incoherent, disjointed stuff about her brother going crazy and having a heart attack. She went on about the phone was off the hook and he pushed her down.
She was in her underwear and had her grandson with her. He was in a pajama bottom with no shoes or shirt.
I am wondering why she didn't put the phone on the hook.
We called 911 and while we're waiting, she casually mentions that her brother was using something and starting complaining about chest pains and he was going to die.
EMS took him to the local county hospital and she went home. I stayed with her until her family came to be with her. I think I finally got to bed about 4 am.
He came home the next day and was "resting comfortably".
I haven't seen nor heard from either one of them since. Some how I think I would prefer not to since it seems like one continuing saga after another with them.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Kristina Dorothy
This morning it was my privilege to coach a friend through the birth of her first child. Little Kristina Dorothy was born at 2:37am today. She weighed in at 4lbs., 11oz., and 16 3/4" long. Mother and daughter are both fine.
As I watched Aleshia do this work, this labor. I had an ah- ha moment. Some people more eloquent than I might call it an epiphany. The instant the baby drew her first breath; I saw the face of God. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
As I watched Aleshia do this work, this labor. I had an ah- ha moment. Some people more eloquent than I might call it an epiphany. The instant the baby drew her first breath; I saw the face of God. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
I've been very busy
....for the past few days, I have had a full plate. Still no baby, yay!!! Tuesday was Bible study. It ran over, but we are learning biblical principles on handling wealth. I am grateful to receive the knowledge even if it's late in my life. Thank you, God!
School began Monday as well and I have already had one quiz. Wow!!!!!
School began Monday as well and I have already had one quiz. Wow!!!!!
Sunday, January 09, 2005
This weekend has been wild!
This has been an absolutely wild weekend. Friday morning before I left for work, I received a phone call from my buddy Aleisha letting me know that she had gone into labor.
So I rush over there and we drive to the hospital. She was actually in labor at 35 weeks into her pregnancy. I spent all day at the hospital Friday; Saturday I went to new member classes, then to the hospital, Sunday was church, Sunday school, Greensboro to take my daughter back to school. Lisa didn't want me to come to the hospital because I am her coach and she wants me fresh for the event.
But she's had a lot of company this week: Nilsa, Natalie, Pam, Allyson, her stepson and his mother, Uncle Larry, Jim and a whole cast of characters.
I hope little Christina Dorothy is born soon and in the best of health.
On another note, I made a potential friend at new members' class in church on Saturday. She just called me and we had a nice conversation. I hope I helped her, I know she inspired me.
I'm very tired and Monday's are hardest for me. Goodnite all.
So I rush over there and we drive to the hospital. She was actually in labor at 35 weeks into her pregnancy. I spent all day at the hospital Friday; Saturday I went to new member classes, then to the hospital, Sunday was church, Sunday school, Greensboro to take my daughter back to school. Lisa didn't want me to come to the hospital because I am her coach and she wants me fresh for the event.
But she's had a lot of company this week: Nilsa, Natalie, Pam, Allyson, her stepson and his mother, Uncle Larry, Jim and a whole cast of characters.
I hope little Christina Dorothy is born soon and in the best of health.
On another note, I made a potential friend at new members' class in church on Saturday. She just called me and we had a nice conversation. I hope I helped her, I know she inspired me.
I'm very tired and Monday's are hardest for me. Goodnite all.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
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