Sickle Cell Warrior!

 

During the month of September we've been celebrating Sickle Cell Awareness!

Before the month is over I wanted to take the time out to honor all of the Sickle Warriors out there. Sickle Cell hits home for me because me and a few of my family members were born with the disease.  It is a terrible disease and I salute each and every person that's in the fight and honor those that have lost the fight.

I thank God for keeping me healthy and strong for all of these years.  It's a blessing to be able to live a normal life and still go after my dreams.  There are so many people that suffer from the disease that are unable to lead normal lives due to being in constant pain and constantly hospitalized.  My heart truly goes out to each and every Sickle Cell Warrior. Keep fighting. Keep believing. Keep pushing. Keep praying.

Remember that God is a Healer and Sickle Cell Does Not Have to Stop Your Dreams!

Happy Birthday Bestie!

Today, I would like to take the time out to wish one of my best friends in the world a Very Happy 35th Birthday!

Maya and I met in the 1st grade and have been friends ever since.  Many friendships don't last a lifetime but we have stood the test of time thus far.  I am so thankful for her friendship.  She has been there to offer her encouragement and support through my ups and downs.  I appreciate her honesty and the fact that she gives it to me raw and uncut.  She is not the type of friend to uphold you in the wrong but she holds you accountable.  

She is the epitome of strength in my opinion. I have watched her go through some really tough situations and through it all she's never given up and she's never lost her faith,  Regardless of how she may feel she still gets up and she does what she has to do for her family. She doesn't complain and she tries to keep a positive attitude. She constantly makes lemonade out of lemons. She is an awesome mom, wife. woman and role model. 

Happy Birthday Friend! You deserve every good thing that God has in store for you. I pray continued blessings over you and your family.  I pray that God will continue to strengthen you and bless you with many more birthdays.  I want to be like you when I grow up lol. Love ya!