November 29, 2007 -- 3 years ago on today at 8:45pm, Jayden made his official debut into this world weighing in at a healthy and strong 9lbs, 7oz :) The past 3 years of my life have been incredibly and richly blessed by his presence. Its hard to recall life before him & I definitely can't imagine life without him. He has truly given my life so much more meaning & purpose. This little boy makes me want to be a better human being in every possible way.
Over the last 3 years, we have survived teething, fevers, sleepless nights, viruses, 15 months of breastfeeding, 2 Emergency Room visits and most recently potty training. We have conquered the "terrible twos" although we have not quite yet mastered sleeping in his own bed... that remains a work in progress. But I'm looking forward to ALL that motherhood has to offer.
Jayden is truly my absolute greatest joy! I feel so blessed and honored that God thought enough of me to entrust me with the great responsibility of such an awesome and amazing gift. It is so wonderful to be surrounded by friends and family who share in this joy and further enrich Jayden's life either through their interactions with him or through prayers.
If I've never done anything right and if I never again do another thing right, there is one thing that I did do right WITHOUT question -- Jayden Xavier Woods. Happy Birthday to the best little boy in the world! Mommy loves you beyond measure :)
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Give Thanks... Not Just on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
My heart is equally as full as my stomach today, for so many reasons. In the coming days, two beautiful, driven, young women will be laid to rest having recently lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Greenville, NC. I wish we could turn back time but I'm trying so hard to understand that God makes no mistakes. My heart hurts beyond our shared sisterhood in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but it hurts as a young woman, a mother, and simply as a human being. I ask that we continue to lift these families up in prayer that God may give them comfort and peace now and forever.
As we can see, life is so very short. There are so many wonderful things for which I am thankful....
My healthy and happy son who is the absolute greatest joy of my life
My family and friends who show me love, support and encourage me to be my very best self
To be a part of the GREATEST sorority in the world and most especially to be one of the 77 Wonders -- these are some anointed, praying women of God who surround me on every side and consistently stand in the gaps
To be employed in a struggling economy which enables me to provide for my son; maintaining our most basic needs & even having the luxury of some of the things we want
I am so thankful to be at peace in my mind & heart about life itself and the experiences that I've had because I know that I know that I know that God is in control of ALL things and is working everything out for my good! There are so many other things that I am thankful for that there simply aren't enough words to fill this blog to truly express what I feel. If I had 10,000 tongues, I couldn't thank Him or praise Him enough! Let us be mindful to give thanks at all times, not just on Thanksgiving.
My heart is equally as full as my stomach today, for so many reasons. In the coming days, two beautiful, driven, young women will be laid to rest having recently lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Greenville, NC. I wish we could turn back time but I'm trying so hard to understand that God makes no mistakes. My heart hurts beyond our shared sisterhood in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but it hurts as a young woman, a mother, and simply as a human being. I ask that we continue to lift these families up in prayer that God may give them comfort and peace now and forever.
As we can see, life is so very short. There are so many wonderful things for which I am thankful....
My healthy and happy son who is the absolute greatest joy of my life
My family and friends who show me love, support and encourage me to be my very best self
To be a part of the GREATEST sorority in the world and most especially to be one of the 77 Wonders -- these are some anointed, praying women of God who surround me on every side and consistently stand in the gaps
To be employed in a struggling economy which enables me to provide for my son; maintaining our most basic needs & even having the luxury of some of the things we want
I am so thankful to be at peace in my mind & heart about life itself and the experiences that I've had because I know that I know that I know that God is in control of ALL things and is working everything out for my good! There are so many other things that I am thankful for that there simply aren't enough words to fill this blog to truly express what I feel. If I had 10,000 tongues, I couldn't thank Him or praise Him enough! Let us be mindful to give thanks at all times, not just on Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Who holds the POWER?!
It's amazing how others assume power over our lives & we in turn render ourselves powerless. When the truth of the matter is, there is not another person on God's beautiful, green Earth who has authority over who/what we are, who/what we are becoming, who/what can enter into our lives, and who/what can be taken away from our lives.
It is my own personal belief that it is impossible for someone to take something away from us unless we allow it, especially if it was never originally given to us by them anyway. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent".
My employer may remove me from my position but I still have the skills to perform the job; skills that will be carried on to the next place of employment. A man may stop loving me or end a relationship with me, but that doesn't mean that I no longer possess the capacity to love again. A coworker, friend, family member, or even some random person may say or do something rude, annoying, or inconsiderate but their behaviors do not dictate my mood or tempo. There are some things that are internal. Some things that simply cannot be taken away. The devil cannot take my peace because Philipians 4:7 says, "and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus". The devil cannot destroy my mind because it is written in Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will". And as the song says, the devil cannot take my joy because "This joy that I have... the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away!".
Webster's Dictionary defines power as legal or official authority, capacity, or right; possession of control, authority, or influence over others. Let us be mindful of WHO we give power and authority to in our lives. It's okay to "take back what the devil stole" but we must ask ourselves, how did he get it in the first place?! ;)
It is my own personal belief that it is impossible for someone to take something away from us unless we allow it, especially if it was never originally given to us by them anyway. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent".
My employer may remove me from my position but I still have the skills to perform the job; skills that will be carried on to the next place of employment. A man may stop loving me or end a relationship with me, but that doesn't mean that I no longer possess the capacity to love again. A coworker, friend, family member, or even some random person may say or do something rude, annoying, or inconsiderate but their behaviors do not dictate my mood or tempo. There are some things that are internal. Some things that simply cannot be taken away. The devil cannot take my peace because Philipians 4:7 says, "and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus". The devil cannot destroy my mind because it is written in Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will". And as the song says, the devil cannot take my joy because "This joy that I have... the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away!".
Webster's Dictionary defines power as legal or official authority, capacity, or right; possession of control, authority, or influence over others. Let us be mindful of WHO we give power and authority to in our lives. It's okay to "take back what the devil stole" but we must ask ourselves, how did he get it in the first place?! ;)
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