I can do all things through Christ!!!

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Still Standing: Finding My Blessing in The Storm Part 1

November 7, 2025 “Some storms change you forever. But even when the winds tear through your soul, God’s strength holds you steady.” “Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 Why? “Write the vision and make it plain.” Habakkuk 2:2 Someone once asked me why I still write about my pain and…

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Therapeutic Writing: How Do I Start? One Word

It all begins with one word. Whatever you’re feeling…Whatever is stirring in your heart…Whatever God is whispering to your spirit… It all starts with one word. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5–6 It’s no accident that you’ve found yourself in this space,…

Therapeutic Writing: How Do I Start? One Word

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Honoring Mommy: A Mother's Day Tribute from a Loving Daughter

May 10, 2024 Hello Mommy, Mother’s Day is fast approaching; my thoughts turn to you, my foundation of love and strength. There has not been a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. Mommy, I was so young when you were taken from this world, and as the years have gone by, I find myself clinging desperately, struggling to hold on to the few memories I have of you. Mommy, do you remember…

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I Mastered It!

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The Sorors of The Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc have been all over the classrooms of Leavenworth and Lansing, Kansas reading books by African American authors. I looked forward to spending time with these kiddos at David Brewer Elementary on Thursday. Reading the book “Trombone Shorty” The kids enjoyed the story and even participated by saying “Where Y’At” during the reading. ❤️😄 #TromboneShorty #NAARI #NationalAfricanAmericanReadIn #BlackHistoryMonth2023 #LeavenworthAlumnaeChapter #DST1913 https://www.instagram.com/p/CpErOrSuqyNt_d_9Wzw3FR38RY6TWohRuUWyV80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hey Fam!! To everyone that has donated to our fundraiser, THANK YOU! I know some deserving college-bound students in our community will be very grateful for your contributions. ❤️😘🙏🏾 If you have not donated, don’t fret!! We have 1 days left in our fundraiser, and you can still make a difference. Click on the link below to help send some deserving high school students to college.❤️ God’s blessings, and I love you all! ❤️🙏🏾❤️ https://www.anython.com/p9rj74 https://www.instagram.com/p/CovEX71v-GHUCAvY3QU-RTg7DKnVNr0fs5VbpU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Sunday! We continued our Founders Day Weekend Celebration by worshiping with Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, under the leadership of Pastor Calvin Lewis and his beautiful wife, Melanie. We worshiped and praised the Lord along with their magnificent choir. Pastor Lewis gave us a word from 2 Corinthians 1: 3-5. “Be Encouraged In the Lord” Sometimes we need to encourage ourselves, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus because He will never fail us. He said Don’t wait on the accolades of others because you might be disappointed. Man cannot define who we are. God will always comfort us when no one else will. He has brought us too far for us to give up on Him now! Thank you Jesus!! #GodHasBeenGoodToUs #Sisterhood #Service #Scholarship #OhtobeaDelta #AOML #DecadesofDST #DST110 #DST1913 #foundersday2023 #deltasigmathetasororityinc #LACMADE #SPR18 (at Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnd39N0OrtKpXCGp56TB-JXnTEUQ5jQ2yIVl4E0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Sunday! We continued our Founders Day Weekend Celebration by worshiping with Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, under the leadership of Pastor Calvin Lewis and his beautiful wife, Melanie. We worshiped and praised the Lord along with their magnificent choir. Pastor Lewis gave us a word from 2 Corinthians 1: 3-5. “Be Encouraged In the Lord” Sometimes we need to encourage ourselves, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus because He will never fail us. He said Don’t wait on the accolades of others because you might be disappointed. Man cannot define who we are. God will always comfort us when no one else will. He has brought us too far for us to give up on Him now! Thank you Jesus!! #GodHasBeenGoodToUs #Sisterhood #Service #Scholarship #OhtobeaDelta #AOML #DecadesofDST #DST110 #DST1913 #foundersday2023 #deltasigmathetasororityinc #LACMADE #SPR18 (at Leavenworth, Kansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnd3uHKumDelsnbd13tc8mdgFxlIq8y6kpNAp80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last night’s Founders Day celebration was epic! We celebrated 110 years of our illustrious Sorority’s existence at Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grill in the Power and Light District. When I tell you we had an amazing time, that is an understatement! Our Soror Delynia Jannell and her band put on a fabulous show! We sang and danced the night away, celebrating with each other and our guests. Much love and Happy Founder’s Day to all my beautiful Sorors. #Sisterhood #Service #Scholarship #OhtobeaDelta #AOML #DecadesofDST #DST110 #DST1913 #foundersday2023 #deltasigmathetasororityinc #LeavenworthAlumnae (at Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille at The Power & Light District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnbKIDFMQFPw68CkGW1_ovzv0LJ_HVaNKW748Q0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Praying, Working, and waiting on J13! ❤️🔺🐘 #GodHasBeenGoodToMe #Sisterhood #Service #Scholarship #OhtobeaDelta #AOML #DecadesofDST #DST110 #DST1913 #foundersday2023 #deltasigmathetasororityinc #LACMADE #SPR18 Check out my Sorors art work! “Don't worry, your train is on the way! #J13 #DSTExpress #AIArt #BlackLens” @Shauna_BlackLens https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUmVJLJuuv2gbCCnavYZHimKhffe2RLDxmMyM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New Year, New Beginnings... HOPE

New Year, New Beginnings… HOPE

January 2, 2023 Every year since 2016, the Lord has given me a focus word for the year. 2016 – Hope2017 – Restoration2018 – Renewal2019 – Faith2020 – Joy2021– Purpose 2022 – Connection ***My word for 2023 is Hope*** “Be Joyful in HOPE, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 “Hope is seeing the light despite all of the darkness.” Bishop Desmond Tutu “Hope is a feeling…

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The Season of Advent 2022

The Season of Advent 2022

HOPE This past Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent (coming). This is the time of year when we prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth.  “The promise for Israel and the church is Jesus Christ.  The Lord has come to hear and will arrive again.  This is the essence of Advent.” The Advent Wreath is usually made of evergreens wrapped around a ring. The wreath has candles placed around the…

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“When I was a little girl, I used to love to rake the leaves into huge piles and fall into the beautiful bundle of orange, red, green, and yellow leaves. The enemy would like me to continue associating one of my favorite times of the year with sorrow, grief, and pain. I choose to celebrate the fall that I love. The Fall that God created.” “An excerpt from my latest blog post” https://blessinginthestormcom.wordpress.com/2022/10/25/fall-the-season-of-transformations/. #falltransformation https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJXyTBpx7q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fall: The Season of Transformations

Fall: The Season of Transformations

Fall is finally here! Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. Emily Brontë’s poem, “Fall, Leaves, Fall,” tells of her love of fall:   “Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;Lengthen day and shorten day;Every leaf speaks bliss to me.Fluttering from the autumn tree.” When I was a little girl, I used to love to rake the leaves into huge piles and fall into the beautiful bundle of…

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Happy Thursday!!! Message for today… Don’t give up on your dreams. God has the perfect plan. #TrustGod #TrustGodsProcess #nonegativityallowed https://www.instagram.com/p/CjqosIDJ3OM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Thursday!!! Message for today… Don’t give up on your dreams. God has the perfect plan. #TrustGod #TrustGodsProcess #nonegativityallowed https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjqo6N7JeCNGF9tGyGBdn5fpWv6QhnDHbbtD4s0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Because of my and my family's personal experiences, I will always bring attention to Mental Health. Our experience has a happy ending, but so many others do not. Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is: “Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority.” Mental health is real, and so is the stigma attached, and everyday access to care is still an issue. More awareness is needed. The Facts: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year (NAMI) 1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year (NAMI) 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year (NAMI) 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24 (NAMI) Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 (NAMI) More than 264 million people suffer from depression worldwide (WHO) 70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health condition (NAMI) Remember, You are not alone. If you are in crisis or know someone in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. If you are a veteran, call the Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988, then press 1 Chat online by texting 838255 Take Care of your #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 #WellBeing #MentalHealthMatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjRPJWModXtgnBSfYBONHEbh2xyLndwBHrwmA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=