My Heart

Decided to take my son to get his haircut early in preparation for my daughter's graduation on tomorrow. After Mr. Angel cleaned him up, I let him have a special lunch treat today. As we sat in the play land, he quickly made friends with another little boy. 

I had a few business calls and follow ups to handle and before I knew it we'd been there for about an hour. He soon said, " Mommy I'm tired", so we cleaned up and  proceeded to leave. In the process, his little "friend" and his parents left. 

After about 5 mins, we were strapped in and ready to head home. As we drove out of the parking lot, his little friend and his parents were crossing the street. Son says to me," Mommy they don't have a car, where's their car"? I responded," some people don't have cars son". In turn, his response was, " well let's turn around and give them a ride in my truck". My heart immediately swelled and my eyes watered. In my head, I began to play out the conversation I would have with these people and I turned around to find them. When I pulled next to them, I said," please do not think I'm crazy but it bothered my son that you all were walking, if you don't mind can I offer you all a ride? Do you have far to go"? The mom and dad were both extremely touched by the kind gesture. The father said, " Awe thanks little man that's super kind of you and like me, the little boy's momm was filled with tears. We finished exchanging kind words and they finished walking home, their complex was a few steps away. 

In moments where we don't understand, messages are always given through our children. Just when we feel that it can't get any worse, a ray of hope enters. 

Today, my son made my heart smile and I'm thankful. There's always someone, somewhere who has it worse. The test is always, how will you respond? 

Signed, 

With Love & Kindness 

Patience....

I have a bad habit of wanting things when I want them. I remember over 10years ago when I wanted my 1st Gucci bag. I was still young, without kids and I would easily spend $300-$500 dollars on a bag no questions asked. But for some reason, the bag I wanted was extremely out of my price range. So I kept waiting and watching. One evening while out shopping with my Bestie, we stopped at Copley Place and casually walked in the Gucci Store. I glanced at the sale wall and my bag was there. Originally $699 and I got it for $324 with tax. 

I didn't understand it then but today in this moment I truly do. Patience is a virtue that I've lacked for most of my life. I've lived in a lot of "Moments" but now that I'm older I long for more than just moments. 

There's a few things going on in my life( not bad) where I'm truly learning the importance of just being Patient. I've been toying with changing the structure of my business because I'm ready to embark on the next phase of my life. Being a Business Owner has had its wins and losses and I've grown to appreciate it all. It's made me stronger and wiser. I'm a more level headed thinker and I think for the future and not just right now. I'm learning that, value is placed at how hard you're willing to work now, so that your later will be worry-Less. 

Today lovies, Patience is my friend. It's a tough friend but it's teaching me that, when you rush you miss the beauty in the moment. Today, let's indulge in the small moments that so many people rush through. We have to have enough control over our emotions to understand that if we just hold out and take our time, we will see the flowers bloom. I want my flowers to bloom and today, Patience I give you full control! 

Signed, 

Patiently Waiting... 

Whatever Wednesday....

I've been meaning to blog since Mother's Day. This was the 1st year that I didn't have a melt down. Like so many other holidays, it's become commercialized by the amount of money that's spent. This year, #boychild, #girlchild and #niecechild  really made me smile. I know they are young and money is sometimes hard for them to come by( without me giving it to them) but they made it happen. 

When I woke up Sunday, I was beyond Thankful. I received so many messages, cute gifts and phone calls that it made my heart smile on the inside. Not to mention the release I had at church, the ugly cry at that... Whew!! 

 I'm horrible with wearing my feelings on my sleeve but lately I've had a whatever attitude AND not whatever in a negative way. 

More so, I'm ready to embrace WHATEVER is in store for my life. After a few heartbreaks and setbacks, it's so easy to just live life as a hermit, inside a shell hiding. But I refuse to live that way. Who would it benefit? Certainly not me. 

So here's to Growth, wherever this journey is leading us I'm Ready... 

Motherhood, I Got this and I'm not going to fail NOW. 

To Relationships, if you give I'll give. I'm able, open, willing and ready. 

To Success, it's not stopping with just KISS, whatever is brewing I'm ready to pour.. 

And to life, oh it's been a turbulent ride. Some days high and some days low. But it's definitely made me into the Woman I am today. 

So my lovies, Whatever this Wednesday throws your way, good or bad don't take it laying down. Somethings aren't always a fight. Some are mere gifts that are just God's way of reminding you that it's ok and HE has you.. Live and Let Live. We'll never know until we look whatever the fear is in the face and say, "I'm Not Scared".. No Fear here. 

Signed, 

Living My Life Like its Golden! 

21......

I just want to be great in this life. Live a Happy Life, be a great momm and always give back. 

So many forget that our service unto others is tied into our future blessings. Today my lovies, I'm challenging each of you to embark on the 21 day Kindness Challenge with me. 

Here's the deal, for 21 days, choose either 1 person or 21 random people to be kind to. It's not hard at all, here's a few ideas/ suggestions:

1) pay for someone's coffee

2) hold the door for the person behind you 

3) give a compliment 

4) send a card( My Fave, I love sending mail Love) 

5) call someone out the blue and have a heart to heart 

There are so may other ways to be kind and it's solely up to you how you display your kindness. 

Being Kind is an Action that always return to the inititatior in a positive way. With all that's going on in the world, why NOT be the light in yours? 

The challenge starts today and will end on May 26th. So step up your acts of kindness my lovies. Use the comment space below and reply with a YES, I will join. 

If you're on any social media outlets, please use the hashtag #Nice2BNice so that I can follow your kind deeds. And if not, use this blog( or any other within the next 21 days, to share your story)!! You can also check out my Women's Organization, WomenBldgNetwrk on Instagram to leave comments and share  there as well! 

I'm excited and ready to sprinkle kindness all around!! 

Signed, 

I Choose Kindness