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!

He's Able!

Hi Friends! 

I just wanted to jump on here today to remind you that GOD IS ABLE! No matter the situation or the circumstance God is able.  There is nothing that is too hard or impossible for God.  Not only can He turn your situation around but He can do far greater than you could ever imagine.  Don't give up. Keep praying.  Keep praising.  Keep Seeking.  Keep Believing.  At a moment's notice, God will turn things around!

    

It's Our Anniversary!!!

One Year Down...A Lifetime To Go!

July 11, 2015 was one of the happiest days of our lives.  It was the day that the two of us became one. Fast forward 365 days and we are just as happy and in love as we were the day we said I do! We have had a great first year.  We've had our ups and our downs and we've had our trials but through them all we continue to keep our faith and trust in God and allow Him to see us through every situation.  I am so thankful to God for blessing me with such a great guy.  He loves and accepts me for me...flaws and all. He's patient and kind.  He's the hardest working man I know and he's a great provider. He encourages me to go after all of my dreams and he is my #1 supporter.  He's been such a blessing to my life and I couldn't imagine him not being apart of it. I have watched God do some amazing things in his life over the past year and I know that God has much more in store for him and us.  We have grown both as individuals and a couple over the past year.  With God, we will continue to grow.  We believe that the best is still yet to come and we are very excited about future.  I love doing life with this guy and I am looking forward to spending a couple of forever's with him. Happy Anniversary My Love! Forever your Mrs. 

...and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Mark10:8

It's My Hubby's Birthday!!!

Wishing My Wonderful Husband A Very Happy Birthday!!! You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I pray that God blesses you with many more. I love you to the moon and back!!!

Attitude of Gratitude!

Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! 

1 Chronicles 16:8

Purpose Driven Women Magazine held a 30-day Gratitude Challenge, in which I chose to participate. In all honesty, I'm usually not good at completing challenges that have a number of days attached to it. Especially a large number like 30 lol. But I thought this was a really good challenge so I decided to really push myself to complete it. I am so happy to say that I did complete the challenge and I really enjoyed the experience!  

The challenge helped me to have a more positive mind set. I focused more on the positive side of things than the negative. When negative thoughts tried to come in I would cast them down and replace them with a positive thought and prayer. My husband and I had a couple of unexpected situations to come up that would originally cause me to really stress out but instead of stressing I went to God in prayer and thanked him for working out the situations even before they were worked out. Going to God helped me to not worry and to trust God with the outcome. I am happy to say that he worked each situation out. After each situation was worked out I would go before God again with praise and thanksgiving.

Having an attitude of gratitude really allows you to put life into perspective. No, things may not be perfect or exactly how you want them but if you focus on what you do have you will realize how blessed you really are. Things could always be a lot worse. I am so glad that I participated in the challenge because it really was a life changing experience. I am more grateful, my outlook is more positive and I am even more excited about the things God has in store for my family and I. My plan is to continue the gratitude challenge and make it a way of life. God has been so good me and I owe Him my praise. 

I encourage everyone to head on over to Purpose Driven Women Magazine (pdwmag.com) and accept the challenge! Dedicate the next 30 days to having an attitude of gratitude. You will not be disappointed!

With Gallons of Love,

J.G.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to the Best Father A Girl Could Ask For!

I am very grateful that my siblings and I had the opportunity to grow up with our father in home. It was a blessing to have a father who was not only there in the home but who was also a family man that participated in our rearing. My dad supported each of us in our activities growing up whether it was coaching a flag football team or being a chaperone at a girl scout camping trip. He was always right alongside my mother. He was also a very hardworking man, he worked two jobs to care for our family up until he was no longer able. Although he worked two jobs, that did not stop him from cooking and cleaning the house.  My dad was present in all areas of our family life. To this day, my dad is still very supportive of each of us and encourages us to be better and follow our dreams. My dad is an awesome role model for my brothers and an example to me and my sister of the type of man we should have. I am proud to say that I found a good one like my dad! I love my father dearly and I am thankful to have him in my life!

I also want to take a moment to wish a Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband and father-in-law!

Happy Father's Day to ALL the Fathers!!

With Gallons of Love,

J.G.