So, Christmas came and went and somehow we survived it all. Fortunately I was able to travel home and it was all because of the generosity of others. There are absolutely no words to describe how elated Iwas to find out that I was going home in Christmas Eve. The sistahs (and some brothers) of Bay Minette, Alabama have truly made me look at the holiday season with new eyes. For all of you that have helped us deal with the situation in our home, we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
It’s Christmas Time – Can we talk?
December 21, 2010
Today I am trying to feel the holiday spirit and I assure you that it’s hard. I spent the entire night at the hospital with my man’s mom and I am tired. My man’s mom has dementia and this is road that I pray none of you have to travel. I am trying to notice what I have learned about myself during this ordeal. Can I be honest and tell you that sometimes I do not feel charitable. I know we ask each other “what would Jesus Do? ” – but is it really that easy? I have thought long and hard about going back home to Georgia, but I know there is no growth for me there. Plus, I need to be away from the opinions, push and pull of family. I am trying to be a better me. In a world where I have been lied on, spied on, cursed out, humiliated and everything else, I am determined to keep my head up. My personal journey has taken me many wonderful places in the world, and I am now in Alabama with a woman that’s completely crazy. What I know for sure is that this too shall past. I am ready to reclaim my life and my space. Perhaps all of this is here top teach me to appreciate my liberty and freedom when it returns. Pray for me sistahs as I will you. And while you’re at it – have a holly jolly holiday season.
First Meeting!
December 18, 2010
Today is the first brick and mortar meeting for the Mocha Bay Sistahhood Cafe and I am so excited. Since I am new to North Baldwin everything is fresh to me. I am determined to get these sistahs unified and out of their element. It is always amazing to me how people can live near oceans, mountains or monuments and never visit those sites.
For those of you that have never heard of Bay Minette, Alabama, let me tell you a bit about it. Bay Minette is located in North Baldwin County county. A county approximately the size of Rhode Island ( about 100 miles long). Our south end is situated on the Gulf of Mexico attracting new residents and tourist. We are that town you get to before to get to everything else. Wouldn’t you know that Lifetime would air THE TOWN THAT TIME FORGOT as I type this:-). I recently joined the Chamber of Commerce and was made a diplomat in a month. I also got really busy with the Friends of the Library organization. I love, love, love working on a big project and this town certainly fits the bill. I wholeheartly believe that America will have to save itself one town at a time. Since I now live in Bay Minette, Alabama – I believe I’ll start here. Well, I have an hour and a half to see who shows up. I’ll keep you guys posted.
Church!
December 6, 2010
This is the holiday season. The time of year that we acknowledge the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Tonight I had the honor of hearing a sermon by Bishop Knox of Mobile, Alabama and it was life-changing. The sermon was about renewing your mind. It is imperative that we learn to live differently in these trying times we are encountering. The Bishop’s annointed wife was paralyzed for 22 1/2 years. On August 27th 2010 she stood up at a church service and was able to walk. God is TRULY amazing. I hear and see many things in the world that encourage us to sway away from the Gospel. In these times whave to know what we know. There are signs and miracles everywhere – everyday. We are all walking miracles. Living, breathing, sons and daughters, sister and brothers in Christ. As Mary- Mary so eloquently sing “it’s the God in me – remember that these are words to live by. Have a happy Holiday season my sistahfriends.
Mocha Bay Sistahhood Cafe 