Let Today be the First DAY...: loss

Good Monday morning to you all! Today I was redirected in what it was that I would share with you all and I am not complaining about it one bit. In our search to find peace in our storms, others stories of triumph or undying love help us to know that there is always a silver lining, or in my feature for today Ms. Kimberly Matthews- Hooker's case; a golden one. I got online this morning as i do daily to check on updates, news, and stories i may have missed out on and came across this picture.

And with this picture a story of fate, love, loss, healing, and union. Now, I have never done a feature before and for my readers that follow you know it had to be something extraordinary to lead me to do so. It all started at a Borders book store... What a beginning to a great ending! I won't go on and on because i want you to read this captivating story for yourselves and you too will find that in your reading (make sure to listen as well) you will be brought back to a place of just being thankful for what God has done in your life. I know I have on this fine morning. Sometimes the most tragic things in our lives give way to the most incredible comebacks. You gotta love the fact that God is just that good! Enjoy your read and tell a friend!

http://www.kimberlytmatthews.com/2011/09/borders-bookstore-african-american.html

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Good morning! I've had a great week so far. Sunday was very inspirational as well as trying. A classmate of mine passed away; a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a joy to have ever met. Angela Suttles will be missed. Went to service with expectancy and God showed up unlike no other. something about when you are at your lowest, how God comes in and reminds you of the treasure you are. I'm thankful today just for the opportunity at getting another day to wake up and kiss my daughter and tell her "I love you". Sometimes we take for granted that in a second, an instance everything can change. Monday was my birthday and as I celebrated life my heart went out to those children who lost their mother, that mother who lost her daughter, and those siblings who lost their sister. I realize death is inevitable, but the process of healing from it has its struggles and setbacks. Don't ever get so comfortable with life that you forget to be thankful for what it is God has given you; even the little things. I'm constantly growing and with that I have a better understanding of the way my life should be. I recently dealt with losing a relationship that I held dear to my heart and I couldn't for the life of me understand why. After praying and seeking direction and insight about it all I found that we lose things in life sometimes for the good of us and where we are headed. Loss either breaks you or strengthens you. Remember who you are and don't lose sight of Him even in your storms. Live, Life, Love, and Laugh.... There is a time and a season for everything. It's Wednesday people, continue to chase pavements. Smile it gets better from here!