Thank You Lord 4 Keeping Teens Safe During Prom Season

It was so lovely...I mean SUCH a HUGE BLESSING to see my son all dressed up and confidently ready to mix, mingle and have a great time this past weekend. God provided all of the finances and some major deals to help us get what Micah needed and at the same time at bargain prices. We are just bursting with happiness to see Micah grow to be a man of integrity. But I felt compelled to pray for a hedge of protection around every single teen/young adult out on the roads during this prom season. Thank you Lord. Commencement next, summer job hopefully and off to college. Though I have prayed everyday with and for this young man, I can't stop now. I had to thank my nephew Rocky and his wife Jennifer for moving all the way across town to buy a home in our neighborhood just so Micah would have their son Ryan to go to high school with. That was so thoughtful and it has been wonderful for all of us to see them grow together... pray together...play together...and now move into adulthood never forgetting these precious moments. My new daughter, Dominique, has prom coming up, commencement and college too. We pray daily for her as well.

I am going to miss my constant companion that has helped me for 7 years to care for my Mom but I wish Micah all the best. My children know my motto, "Grow, Go, & Grow Some More". Even before I had children I prayed for 3...2 girls & a boy (probably because that is what my Mom had) that would live for Christ and be positive, productive members of society. God has blessed me and I am truly thankful.

A Lovely Time with My Sisters @ Unity Free Will Baptist Church

What a pleasure it was for my daughters (Shae-right, Beranda-left) and me to attend the Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Unity Free Will Baptist Church in Middleburg Hts. this past Saturday. Pastor and Sandra Crouch are such lovely people...truly on fire for Christ.

Every detail was attended to in sea of lavender with beautiful floating candles. I am so greatful to Sandy for inviting me and for all her hard work. And the food...OH THE FOOD!!! Wow, those ladies can cook. I'm hoping to obtain a few recipes for The Mom Squad Blog.

What a blessing it was for me to have the opportunity to uplift the precious Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with these beautiful sisters. My new sister, Delma (shown below) and I found we had quite a few similarities and God had truly brought us through. By the way, the MC, June, was magnificent and the music was lovely too. Hope to see them all again soon. If you live in the Middleburg area and are looking for a Bible teaching, Bible preaching church in a loving environment, I highly recommend Unity!

NICOLE C. MULEN WAS AWESOME!!!

Me, Nicole & Brooke - The Mom Squad's first dinner in honor of Mother's Day!
Lord, I just wanted to take a moment to thank YOU once again for the ministry that you have instilled in Nicole C. Mullen. What a blessing she is and how wonderful YOU are to give the ladies of The Fish such wonderful events to be uplifted and rejuvenated. We truly adore you Lord and as each one of us begins to truly realize our purpose in this world, as it relates to being in relationship with YOU and the building of YOUR kingdom, let us never forget that if YOU want us to do it, it is YOU that not only sees us through it but actually gives us the ability to do whatever YOU would have us do....be it speaking, singing, interceding in prayer, caring for others, teaching children about YOU...WHATEVER. May each and every one of us accept these loving assignments with joy and without fear, in the Precious Name of Jesus. Amen. Bless you Nicole and your family. Thanks again for coming to Greater Cleveland. It was so nice to meet Elaine and Jean too.

TIME CERTAINLY FLYS WHEN I'M HAVING FUN!

I opened my Blog today and was shocked...SHOCKED I tell ya to see that I had not entered anything this year. Man oh man. So much has happened. I got engaged for New Year to a lovely Christian man that I met at Whole Foods. HA. Yes, it was definitely a God apppointment. We did not want to have a wedding but my oldest, Shae Shae, INSISTED so we opted for an extremely intimate ceremony with our pastors, children and us. It was extremely sweet to see the blending of family take place right before our eyes and it continues to this day via Facebook, etc. Media communication is a marvel. Mom turned 95! Whoooo Hooooo and the wonderful people at Crossroads Hospice said she was doing so well they saw no need to continue at this time. WHAT AN ANSWER TO PRAYER. But I miss them very much. Shae Shae (that's just what I call her - it is really just one Shae) acted in her first PAID play. We have seen her use her God-given talents for many years and in many different ways but this just happened to be the first time she was paid for her acting and boy or boy, what acting. She actually played 30 different characters. Such a unique adaptation, a switch of a hat, scarf, coat, glasses and of course tone of voice and each new character emerged. Beranda moved into her new apartment and is still working (imagine a Jamaican accent here "15 j-o-b" HA. She is amazing! And the Micah-man graduates high school. Right after The Mom Squad Dinner with, might I add NICOLE C. MULLEN!!!! we left for a college tour so I am EGGGzausted. But I had to pick up Micah's tux, get an oil change and do grocery shopping. Yes, eggs were on the list ergo EGGzausted. Oh I crack myself up. GOD IS SO GREAT. THANK YOU LORD FOR EVERYTHING!!!And thank YOU for your prayers over the years. Please keep Brooke and her family in your prayers, i.e. adoption in the works (yay), also a new baby on the way (yay) but her Dad is going through a health issue so much prayer is needed all around. Paula is relocating to the Carolinas! We are going to miss her desperately. Please pray for her as well. Love you ladies. You are truly my sisters in Christ. Ciao Bellas!

Just finished telling someone to embrace their BIG "BUT"

Now you would have to have been at The Mom Squad Christmas Celebration in order to understand what I am speaking of, but Donna VanLiere's message truly touched me. If you weren't there, hope to see you next time. You truly missed a powerful time in Christ. If you were there, then you know what I am referring to. Even as Danita Harris of Channel 5 News put it as our very first guest speaker years ago, our situation may look grim, "Oh BUT God...." He is the author and the finisher. So let's keep encouraging each other and remembering that we may be out of a job, BUT.....he cheated on me, BUT....I feel lonely, BUT. The BIG BUT covers it all because God covers it all. Thank you Lord for reminding us to keep our eyes upon Jesus and not on our circumstances. Sometimes when I ask one of my children for help they respond, in a little hip hop fashion, "I gotchu Mommy." They are so happy whenever they are able to help me or give me the confidence to know they have my back so to speak. Well, we can truly depend upon God all the time. We can trust Him, no matter what. Thank you Donna for blessing us with your godly wisdom.

Waking with a Heavy Heart This Morning

You know, we have so much to be thankful for. But in the midst of it all, many of us are suffering and it almost seems like holiday times make the suffering that much worse. So many people I know are without employment, are struggling to keep the basics going like utilities, gas in the car and food on the table and yet, wanting to feel the joy of the holiday and participate in gift giving, etc. Some of us have elderly parents with declining health, some of us have lost loved ones that will especially be missed this time of year. Some of us have children that are away defending our country or are just living in other states but due to financial challenges or weather conditions are unable to be with us this year. Life seems hard sometimes and the Bible speaks of long suffering. I hold onto the promises of God. That is truly what keeps me going through all of the times that I just don't understand. Since God promises that He WILL see us through EVERYTHING, I am confident I WILL make it through but its tough holding on sometimes. There are days when I wish...I wish...I wish this could be different, or that. I wish certain things had never happened to me. HA! In fact, there is one specific scenario that I still, believe it or not, wish it was alllll just a dream - NO - I mean a nightmare and that one day I will wake up. Silly I know but when I think about it, it brings such sorrow and so many questions. Today is one of those days. My dear friend in Idaho has been going through so much for the past couple of years. She just e-mailed me that her Mom's health is rapidly declining on top of many other devastating circumstances. I am deeply saddened. I wish I could help her...and yet, I can by praying for her and everyone. I guess in the stream of life, praying seems the least we can do but it is also, in light of whatever else we do, the MOST we can do for someone and for ourselves. Please help us all Lord. You know our needs, as well as, the desires of our hearts. Your Word tells us that we have not because we ask not. Hear our prayers oh Lord, I AM asking not only for myself but as an intercessor for others. We need you desperately and in no way do we wish to appear ungrateful. You know our hearts. We are your children. Help us... everyone of us that are lonely, experiencing health problems and financial stress - PLEASE HEAVENLY FATHER, bring comfort and healing and employment. Bring us comfort and joy while You bring us through times of devastation Holy Spirit. And please know we love and adore You and thank You for all You provide, especially for providing a Savior for this world. We ask all things in the Precious Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen and Amen.

The Cleveland Women's Expo -Come On Out And Meet Me Fri & Sat 3 - 5pm!

ITS ALL ABOUT US LADIES!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE CLEVELAND WOMEN'S EXPO AT THE I-X CENTER FRI, SAT & SUN 10/2, 3 & 4! TELL YOUR FRIENDS....DON'T MISS IT!!!