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<span style="background-color: white;"> Today is the beginning of a healthier me. Today is the beginning of a healthier you. Today is the beginning of a healthier mindset. Today is the beginning of healthier choices. It all starts today. If not today, then when? So with that in mind, my sister and I decided to take this fitness journey together. We've realized we do just about everything together, so why not live a healthier life together. We all need accountability partners with certain things in life. I am accountable for her, and she is accountable for me. I don't just want her to grow old I want to see her grow old. I want for her the things I want for myself. When I was diagnosed with Breast Ca in 8/11 God showed me in scripture it is promised to me threescore and ten in Psalms 90:10. but how will I live to see that day if I'm slowly destroying myself now. It all comes down to the choices we make. Well today I choose Life over Death. I choose a 'Healthier Lifestyle' over 'Just for the Vacation Body'. I Choose 'Change' over 'Business As Usual'. What About You? Let's Do this, and Accomplish What They Never Thought We Could. </span><br />
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Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-57136506209203411162012-07-12T11:53:00.001-07:002012-07-12T11:53:24.805-07:00Pink with a Purpose!: In My Heart<a href="http://godissoiam.blogspot.com/2012/07/in-my-heart.html?spref=bl">Pink with a Purpose!: In My Heart</a>: Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. As a child my mother knew the importanc...Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-8835341395148346402012-07-12T11:45:00.000-07:002012-07-12T11:45:56.633-07:00In My Heart<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 16px;">Proverbs 22:6 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial; line-height: 21px;">Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a child my mother knew the importance of what was needed for me. My mother understood that in the ages of 2-5years that was a time period of my life where I was explorative, curious, and aware of my surroundings. If my mother encouraged self-sufficient behavior she knew I would develop a sense of autonomy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, the ability to handle problems on my own. Between the ages of 2-4 is when the child takes on their first interest. For instance if a child grows to be musically gifted most likely he/she took a strong interest with playing with drums, using a remote as a microphone, or using various objects to create sound. As a parent how will you, or did you support that first interest noticed in your child? </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mother took notice to the quietness, and way of humility of my demeanor, and understood I needed to understand my will and purpose. My mother would take two seconds out of each day and ask this question, "Nickia where is Jesus?" I would respond "In my heart" For many years as a child I literally thought there was a man living inside of my heart. That was okay, because when I would face difficulties or needed to hear from God I would speak to that man I knew lived in my heart. The comfort and answers I received was instant, and when I would hear the voice of God there was nothing my mother, father, man or woman could say that would instill doubt. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On August 5th 2011 when I learned of my diagnosis I thought back as a child speaking to the spirit of God that still lives within my heart. I spoke of all the possibilities that Doctors spoke of, with the possibility of the cancer spreading from my breast to various organs. I told the Lord we are both aware of where the tumor is, and I trust you to keep that malignancy right where it is. As soon as that faith was activated the heavens opened, and when the Doctors performed surgery they weren't aware that my God had already done so. The tumor was noted aggressive but did not spread. So the scar lateral to my right breast is a beautiful sight to see, it is a reminder to me that Great is thy Faithfulness! While lying on that stretcher waiting for the anesthesia to complete its function, I could hear the voice of my mother asking me, "Nickia where is Jesus?" Before closing my eyes I would softly whisper, already in the position of looking up, in my heart.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 16px;">I don't know what your situation may be, but ask your Heavenly Father to wrap you in his arms, he said we are covered with his feathers. In your place of despair know that if you allow him he is right there with you, as close as your next breath, as close as the blood running through your veins, and as close as your heart beats. He's in your heart.</span><br />
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<b><i>"What if I don't pass?" "The report of the Doctor reads a death sentence" </i></b><br />
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<b><i> "Who's going to be there for me now?" </i></b><br />
<b><i> Denied! </i></b><br />
<b><i> Rejected! </i></b><br />
<b><i> "What do you mean you don't love us anymore?" </i></b><br />
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<b><i>"But I was molested" "I was abused" "My innocence was taken" </i></b><br />
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<b><i> "I've done more wrong than right" "They say I don't qualify" </i></b><br />
<b><i>"I've been lied to" "I've been lied on" "I am a liar" </i></b><br />
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<b><i>"But he hurt me" "But she hurt me" </i></b><br />
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<b><i>"They told me I couldn't" "They said I wasn't good enough"</i></b><br />
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<b><i> "But I've been scarred" "I'm afraid"</i></b><br />
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<b><i> "So now what am I going to do?" Shh.....They say the teacher is quiet during the test, so why are you talking?</i></b><br />
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<b><i>BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD.....</i></b>Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-34748690138082752642012-05-27T20:47:00.000-07:002012-05-27T20:48:11.497-07:00Step Over It!<div style="background-color: white; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">
<strong>Deuteronomy 31:8</strong> <em>It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed</em></div>
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Not just here as a body, but I am here of a sound mind, with the ability to blog, walk, talk, and feel. I know God did not have to bring me through that battle of Breast Cancer, but he did, and I am thankful to him for seeing fit for me to live. </div>
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In the beginning when first learning of my diagnosis God told me I was healed, and because he said it, I had to act on it. Acting on it involved activating my faith. Activating my faith involved me believing despite of. I have overcome the worst parts of my journey, and though I still have some hills to climb before finishing this race completely, I am not fearful. Fear cannot reside where the spirit of the Lord dwells. </div>
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With all that I have been through it has placed a lot before me to continue and overcome to this day.This journey is not a cake walk, nor has it been smooth sailing. It takes work. BUT! As the scripture reads it is the Lord who goes before me. Why should I worry about tomorrow, next week, month, or year? My God has already cancelled the assignment of the enemy. Though one will say no, he has one that will say yes. He said I will be with you. Because he is with me whom & why should I fear? He said I'll never leave you nor forsake you. That means I am literally never alone. God don't allow my eyes to open, if I can't feel your presence, so thank God he chooses to be with us. </div>
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When your life changes unexpectedly there are things to deal with in the aftermath that you weren't prepared to handle. But Thank God his word says it is he that goes before us. My purpose on this earth is to please the Lord. One of the greatest gifts I can offer unto the Lord is to trust him when I don't have. I am like the little old woman that gave unto the Lord just two coins, but still I trust him. Trust him when I'm told its uncertain. Trust him when I have forgotten what the heat of the sun feels like. Trust him when I can't see it before me. Father place me in the spirit realm because in the natural I see the unlikely. He said I am with you, never leaving nor forsaking you. That's all I need to get by, that's all I need to get through, that's all I need to make it. </div>
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I look at life with only seconds on the clock to take your best shot. Time is of the essence and it's not promised to neither of us, so what are you going to do when the ball is passed to you? Financial Hardship is passed your way. Are you going to take the shot into Financial Freedom? The report of a malignancy, HTN, Lupus, or any attack against your health is passed your way. Are you going to take the shot believing you're healed? Words of destruction were passed your way. Are you going to take the shot into your Destiny inspite of? I don't care if it's financial bondage, your fight to live, or the everyday battle of the mind. It is Beneath You..It may have been passed to you, but there is seconds on the clock, take the shot, look down at it, and Step Over it! </div>
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Here lye's a mockery of your self-control, being, and your sense to be whole. Stood in the way of our greatest achievements, your ability to do, discover, and experience. It has sucked the life out of us suffocating one leaving no air to consume. Life has called & yet you still sit amongst the hearing impaired. Haven't you looked upon and beyond the mountain top? Your vision uncompromised, so take a look! I have no tears to shed. Close the casket quickly, & meet me at the site of burial, for it awaits. That's right you too place your flowers & say your final goodbye. The preacher then concluded with the final benediction. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. As we all said Farewell to FEAR.<br />
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I'm not sure when you've given birth to it but I encourage you today to Mother & Father it no longer. So What! Let them call the Law Enforcers. I'll stand as your witness. It was a matter of life & death. It was simply Self Defense. <br />
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time to weep, and a time to laugh. Though we don't always understand and we weep for that one we held so near, we have to hold on just as close the time God allowed us to laugh. A time is given to mourn and to dance. My prayer is that there is never any resentment towards the Heavenly Father during our time of mourning. It says in John 11:33 that Jesus was deeply moved in spirit & troubled when he saw her weeping & those that came along also that were weeping. It says Jesus wept.<br />
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So quite naturally God understands the tears that are shed. God has allowed time for someone to be placed in our life that we have once nurtured, once held, once looked to, and loved with every ounce of our being, so it is natural in every aspect to mourn. But God! I say that because he never leaves us alone in our time of weeping & mourning. He says I, even I, am he who comforts you. There is not one thing that we can do in this life without God. Take refuge in him. Offer unto the Lord your cares, your pain, and hurt, he says to do so and he promised us rest. (Matt 11:28)<br />
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Take Gods word for what it is. If he tells us there will be a time to grieve than know that there probably will be, but don't excuse the part that he promises in our time to laugh & dance. Rejoice in that time given to you! He has offered it to us and know that the time will come again when you may laugh & dance for all eternity. All flesh is grass and all its loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers, the flowers fade but Gods word stands forever.<br />
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His word says in 1 Thesselonians 5:11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another. We don't know when our time comes, or for those that we love when we must leave this earth, but it is crucial that we offer our energy to ourselves & others in loving, building up, cherishing, and most importantly giving. So take back your hand that craves the need to receive.<br />
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In Isaiah 40:6 it reads Cry out! And he said, "What shall I cry"? I am sitting humbly before the Lord with that same question. As I continue to sit the tears began to fall from my face as I cry out for you, that you may find peace in your storm, comfort in your time of despair, and one single person that has it in his/her heart to look you in your eyes and tell you that you can make it! Be wise of the time given. The minute that passes in your anger is far too long.<br />
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Say what you mean and mean what you say, so if you love them tell them. Have no regrets. Appreciate the time that God allows us and hold on to it with no means of letting go.<br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">HERE WHERE I RESIDE IN THE CITY OF PHILLY I’VE COME ACROSS FACES OF MANY WOMEN LIKE ME, FEEL ME?</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">SHE SITS ALONE IN HER HOME IN NORTH CAROLINA WONDERING IF THERE IS SUCH A CURE THAT COULD FIND HER BECAUSE SHE HAS NO CLUE OF WHERE TO LOOK DISTRAUGHT DISTRESSED OF EVERYTHING THAT IT TOOK</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">OVER 70% OF MOUNTAINS STAND IN JAPAN THERE SHE STANDS ON THE TOP YELLING TO THE WORLD MAKE IT STOP! NEVER SMOKED A CIG & ALWAYS ATE RIGHT, SO HOW COULD SOMETHING OF THE SORT ATTACK HER LIFE? SHE SITS ACROSS FROM THE PHYSICIAN SCREAMING WAKARIMASEN! THOUGH DIFFERENT WE SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE I TOO DON’T UNDERSTAND</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">RESULTS RECEIVED OF A GENETIC MUTATION AND I’M NO DIFFERENT FROM HER WE SHARE THE SAME RELATION THOUGH FROM DIFFERENT NATIONS I’M AN AMERICAN AND SHE IS HAITIAN OUR PAIN JUST THE SAME STORIES NO DIFFERENT TURN THE PAGE AS YOU MAY SAME THING LISTED</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> AND</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">SHE STILL SITS AND WONDERS WHEN THE TESTING & TREATMENTS END I DON’T KNOW YOUR NAME BUT I SWEAR WE’RE LIKE THE BEST OF FRIENDS YOUR SHOE SIZE AN EIGHT MINES A NINE THOUGH A PERFECT FIT WALKING THIS SAME LINE</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">EVEN THOUGH I’M <b>UNSEEN</b> MY VOICE IS STILL HEARD A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS SO TAKE HEED TO EVERY WORD DON’T COUNT ME OUT EVEN THOUGH YOUR CLOSE TO TEN IT’S BECAUSE OF GODS PROMISES WE’LL STAND AGAIN</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">EVEN THOUGH I’M <b>UNSEEN</b> MY VOICE IS STILL HEARD A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS SO TAKE HEED TO EVERY WORD DON’T COUNT ME OUT EVEN THOUGH YOUR CLOSE TO TEN IT’S BECAUSE OF GODS PROMISES WE'LL STAND AGAIN</span></div>Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-2055744266990322282012-02-01T13:03:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:05:26.287-08:00On your march...Get Set....<span class="redheading">Ecclesiastes 9:11</span> The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. <br />
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In the mist of it all I see myself at the top looking down, and at the finish line looking back. My hands are stretched above my head with a smile on my face which they say is a woman's best curve. Certainly I agree, so therefore the smile has never left my face. Don't get me wrong I have my days when it seems better to just be at a stand still with not much to say, but then I see the faces of my children, and husband which gives me all the reason to rehab those ol' stiffen joints & bones. So I rise again, smile again, dance again, sing again. I am reminded of the plans God has for me so I can't give up nor let up. I can see so clearly of my days ahead far better then those days which I have already lived. That alone is God himself allowing me to see through his eyes. I am grateful for that.<br />
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We don't get to pick and choose what we are able to go through in life. We can create our destiny but God has to fulfill it. At times I shock myself. Quite interesting to be at the brink of my beginning, and unexpectedly hit with something that took me back to square one, but still I'm in the runners position. Still I am right there eager to hear the sound of the revolver. The sweat glides down the side of my face, I can hear my heart beat outside of my chest, and my adrenalin is on an all time high as I wait in anticipation.<br />
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The nurses smile, and tell me you're almost there, the Doctors state the same. I was even told the ramifications of this time around may seem like there getting worse because of the meds cumulative effects. But my position still stands. They say coming towards the end of all of this is when most people have a sense of anxiety no longer being under the microscope of Doctors, labs, exams, etc., But my position still stands.<br />
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I'm right square in the middle of this journey to wellness and in the mist I don't have to find reasons to smile I just do. I don't have to figure out ways to make it, I just will. I don't have to worry about being healed, I am. There has been hard nights, weary days, and back & forth doctor appointments but in the mist of it all I'm making it. Yes, there will be further surgeries, but just to add it's finishing touches. I have been completely made over but I'm so glad it hasn't been just an outside job. Internally I have been re-decorated to match my outer appearance, because God never leaves a job half way done and especially undone.<br />
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I've been saying from the beginning "I'll be the example of what God can do" and still my position stands. As a believer in Christ it is known we don't prepare for sprints but yet marathons. I'm coming with the torch because my job is to pass it on, be ready to grab hold and push it forward as you run along....On your march....Get set...I don't know about you but I heard the sound of the revolver!<br />
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Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-20228677706055064152012-01-17T20:13:00.000-08:002012-01-17T20:13:38.386-08:00Pink with a Purpose!: Nobody But Jesus....<a href="http://godissoiam.blogspot.com/2012/01/nobody-but-jesus.html?spref=bl">Pink with a Purpose!: Nobody But Jesus....</a>: In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust. Psalm 4: 8 She just left on...Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-64929449301015350592012-01-17T20:06:00.000-08:002012-01-17T20:06:44.254-08:00Nobody But Jesus....<span style="font-family: Vivaldi;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: small;">In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust. <a href="http://bible.gospelcom.net/passage/?search=Psalm%204:%208;&version=45;" target="_blank">Psalm 4: 8</a></span></span></span><br />
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She just left one job and now on to the next. The second job requires her to be faced down on her knees scrubbing in between the grooves of the kitchen floor tile that was neatly placed. She then has to assure that dinner is made and all is placed in proper order before leaving to her next job. Her third job requires the keep of three children that she is proud to call her own. The tired look on her face express what's in a hard days work, but the calm grip of her hugs at bedtime express the love she had for us.<br />
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I remember the sounds of many gospel artist that would play throughout our home. But one in particular was by gospel recording artist Shirley Ceaser. When mommy would cry she would play this one record "Jesus I love calling your name" by Shirley Ceaser. My mother would lift the handle to the record player to this one song over a hundred times in a day. That song dried many tears, and eased the pain of many nights. As a young child and even into my teenage years I would fall asleep at night singing that song in a whisper until I fell off to sleep. That song would play aloud in my head blocking out the music of his cussing, ranting, & raving roars of a demon he loss war to over & over again.<br />
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To most, it's no secret my childhood was not a pleasant one. With one parent losing self control to the disease of drug abuse obviously made life quite difficult & seemingly unfair. It's so much hurt that I recall as a child, that it almost seems cruel to now mention in my father's absence from this world. If life for me at that time was hardened to bare imagine what it was like for my mother. I think about how she could have chose so many different routes to deal with all that she went through. She didn't drown in her sorrows by drinking, smoking, cursing, partying, or anything else that would keep us from seeing her as the strong courageous loving being that she was. She would gather us together pray & play that familiar song that would remind us just who to call on.<br />
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Isn't life the same? Just shy of two years having graduated nursing school, working full-time, loving everything about my job, well off financially, planning to make some moves, and unexpectedly it rains right in the middle of my picnic. There goes that loud annoying sound disrupting my favorite tv show. That day on August 5th receiving that news from the Doctor of having breast cancer I could have finished my day at work with anger inside, came home & lashed out against my family, or broke some furniture. But I didn't! You see, just like the broadcastor on TV that repeats not once but three times this is only a test, God too alarmed me. So if it's only a test I can choose to study, gain knowledge & wisdom and pass, or I could have had a pity party, accept defeat & failed. I chose to pass this test and activate that faith that lives within.<br />
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I remember at the age of 4 just a month before turning 5 years old sitting in my mother's room on her bed. The voice of the Lord spoke to me & told me I would have a sister & to tell my mother to name her Karita. I quickly told my mother, and she accepted the news with a smile. Later on while being cared for by my grandmother she received a call from the Doctor. Even today at the age of thirty six I remember like it was yesterday the way my grandmother looked at me on August 9, 1980. My grandmother sadness spoke through her eyes before she spoke the words, "Nickia your mother had a baby boy." I looked at my grandmom that day politely telling her she was wrong and so were the Doctors. Not that I knew then but that was a test! I was forced to believe the words that came out of her mouth, and why wouldn't I? Clearly someone who loves you wouldn't tell you a lie, or want to see you hurt. I was just 4 years old so I was expected surely to believe in the man who was there & delivered the baby right? Even at that young age I walked in faith without the acknowledgment of it. I never doubted, never gave in, and never threw a tantrum. When my mother came home that birth record read Karita Mills 4 1bs 6oz, and it didn't matter to me why the confusion, or what actually happened. I believed what I believed.<br />
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So today, I am forced to believe the possibility of this & that, but once again I know what God told me. In today's economy I am to understand the meaning of recession, but I still can't find that word in the dictionary. This is who I am, this is the make of me. Trust me I cry when you cry, but after the cleansing I wipe the tears and offer up a Praise! So I say to you & you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR IN 2012! If you or someone you know just happen to be watching your favorite show, and suddenly that unexpected interruption takes place, just maybe it wasn't heard when the man spoke the words this is a test...so I REPEAT IT IS ONLY A TEST.....<br />
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So they say I may lose my hair, now let me explain a little about myself before we go any further about the hair.<br />
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I'm "36" and never would I allow scissors to the hair, it is my glory! Love being pampered at the salons but would avoid them because of the "trim talk." What! Girl leave them split ends alone, if they meant to split then they will. I got something to work around all that, I would say. Wash & condition my hair braid it down and I have curls that lasts until the next wash. If I want to explore then that's what Remi is For:) and that's the make of me when it comes to the hair. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So what you talking? I can lose it all? In a matter of weeks after the first treatment you say? My, my so my Circumstance put me in position to make a Choice so I decided to Celebrate! I made the Choice to have a "Lose the Hair Party" I had a Blast! My mother, sister & girlfriend were there & we had veggie pizzas by choice, ginger ale sodas by choice, and Blasted INDIE ARIE' "I am Not My Hair" by Choice! As the scissors continue cutting, the cameras continue flashing, and the smiles didn't stop by choice! So whatever it is you may be up against make the Choice to Trust God & nothing more....Smile because I am! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-46005206478968663452011-11-23T20:09:00.000-08:002011-11-23T20:11:54.628-08:00With Sincerity..This blog is dedicated to all those at Artman Lutheran Home....One of the things I loved most about working at Artman was the unity that was expressed, the smiles that were returned, and the open arms of so many there. First, let me say I am so appreciative of the continuous reports I hear daily from my sister. Each day she tells me that this person said "hello", and this person said "hang in there" I can envision the many smiling faces of those that express their concern. <br />
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When my sister presented me with the gift of the pink hand made prayer shawl I handled it as carefully as you would a newborn. I thought to myself how grateful I am that someone took time out and made this specifically with me in mind. Even to this day I delicately leave it beside my bed so that I may use it in the morning.<br />
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Let it be known that on this day the 23rd of November I will never forget the gift that all of you have given me with the Pink Scrapbook. I am in complete "awe" there are no words to fully describe my gratitude. On this Friday I will be undergoing my first treatment. Even though I know this too shall pass I'm human so I'm allowed to cry. I'm a sister, a daughter, a wife, a mother so naturally I think of them. But you all thought of me and indeed in a great way. I cannot even explain what this has done for me reading so many words of encouragement, uplifting notes, and soft spoken thoughts.<br />
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My husband sat beside me as I read each page rubbing my back trying to help me get through the tearful reading of every thoughtful word. You have deposited courage, strength, and reminded me of how God sees me. I am so thankful for you! I can do this! I've always carried a quiet nature and particularly addressed those with my smile, but never did I realize how much of an impact my presence had on people. I wish I could literally hug each of you to express how much your thoughts mean to me. I love each & every one of you and with my prayer shawl I will continue to excuse myself in praying for you.<br />
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With Sincerity I Thank You....I Thank You!<br />
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Watch what you say about me<br />
Because your oblivious to your future needs<br />
Not that I will pacify your pleads, or ignore the sight of you on your knees<br />
But while your now asking Please, I've been waiting of thee<br />
So watch what you say about me<br />
I am a Jealous God this is true<br />
But remember there is no one I love more than you!<br />
So what about you?<br />
Can you turn away from whatever that thing is tonight?<br />
Can you order a drink minus the substance that has you feeling "nice"?<br />
Can you flush the pills down the toilet, toss the cigs in the trash without telling yourself<br />
"This one though is my last"<br />
Can you speak of a loving tongue with the absence of profanity yes even the minor ones <br />
Can you turn away from that married man, stop scheming with your plan, and you with the<br />
multiple cell phones because you claim "He just don't understand"<br />
You swear you slick at your game, because on you it has yet to rain<br />
But the word declares I have called you by name<br />
So be attentive & listen! Matter of fact go the extra mile, Pay Attention!<br />
If I chose you you're chosen to be set apart, yes even when it seems too hard<br />
I know, I know this may be too difficult for you<br />
It's easier in the sight of others & do what they do<br />
This walk ain't easy truly only the strong survives<br />
But didn't they tell you? I didn't die I'm Alive!<br />
So with me you can Do! Pass beyond "I Tried"<br />
And for you, I hope you didn't think because your able to see that it is because of your two eyes or even perhaps your assistive devices maybe... because it is even those things I cause to be<br />
I am the breath that gives you life, I am the keeper that covers you at night<br />
I am the one who starts and the one who ends..I have been the one trying to pull you out of sin<br />
So watch what you say about me<br />
You cannot even come close to what I'm capable of<br />
So I kindly suggest you respond in Love<br />
I hope you come to feel, know, and See Who I Am<br />
Because I See You girl, boy, woman and man....I See YouPink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-10525711301975292672011-11-22T11:55:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:55:05.111-08:00Pink with a Purpose!: EVEN IF...<a href="http://godissoiam.blogspot.com/2011/11/even-if.html?spref=bl">Pink with a Purpose!: EVEN IF...</a>: Each time I write in this blog my hope is that it reaches someone that needs uplifting & encouragement. My hope is that it reaches someone n...Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-30686054722234417492011-11-22T11:51:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:51:10.679-08:00EVEN IF...Each time I write in this blog my hope is that it reaches someone that needs uplifting & encouragement. My hope is that it reaches someone new that can share with someone else. With this blog particularly I fell on my face before the Lord asking for guidance and a specific message to reach that specific person. In order to hear from the Lord you must quiet yourself, turn the tv off, as well as the cell, and sit patiently until your led to open to that particular scripture and hear what the spirit of the Lord has to say. In doing so, this is what he said:<br />
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So there she is alone in the exam room kicking herself because she waited so long, and now it may be to late she believes. There she is hating herself for excusing her morals to satisfy the needs of lustful thoughts. There he is dismissing the need for a relationship with God convincing himself that the relationships with his women are more than enough. There he is with his head hung low carrying the shameful past of his forefathers. In Isaiah 43:1 it says Fear not, for I have redeemed you..Redeemed is to be free from what distresses or harms, so whatever has caused you harm or distress he has made you free. It goes on to say I have called you by your name; you are mine. God blesses the just as well as the unjust and he says I called You by Your name, Yes You, the one who have said/done something once so hurtful that you dare not tell. Yes you! Isn't it awesome that God doesn't dismiss anyone.<br />
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Life gets rough it seems at times unfair and just when we think the one thing is over here comes that other thing. However, in verse 2 it says EVEN IF you pass through the waters I will be with you. EVEN IF the waters pass through like the rivers, they shall not overflow you. EVEN IF there is a rage of fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. He says For I am the Lord your God, before me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after me. In vs.13 it says Indeed before the day was, I am He; That means to me before this diagnosis He was, before your circumstance he was, and long after He will still be.<br />
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Further down to vs.18 it says specifically Do Not Remember the Former things, nor consider the things of old. What! So this means EVEN IF the things I should have done but didn't do, or EVEN IF the things I shouldn't have done, and did, I don't have to stress about? He says Behold I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; and then he asks us a question. Shall you not know it? I love when scripture puts us in position to answer, because we have no answers, so it's really appointed to put us in check! Going back to vs.13 it says And there is no one who can deliver out of my hand; I work, and who will reverse it? That tells me EVEN IF the report shows Stage I,II,III, or IV, EVEN IF the paperwork states Denied, EVEN IF the Employer says not qualified, EVEN IF I have to cry some tears, EVEN IF I have to grieve some losses, EVEN IF I have to regain new strength, EVEN IF I fall I will soon Rise Above It All! Because God says I'm at work, and who will Reverse it? Now you can try if you want to and answer that.<br />
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There are Facts this is true, but then there is Faith, and that's what I have, and you sure better have! This specific message was for a specific person not sure if it's you but I presume EVEN IF you took the time to read this, then there's another question answered.<br />
They colored me pink yall, but please know it's for a purpose....Keep smiling because I Do:)<br />
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EVEN IF_______ AND WHATEVER FILLS THAT BLANK REMEMBER GOD LOVES YOU....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FrusDZ-YJ5w?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-21007536600416410872011-11-16T10:58:00.000-08:002011-11-16T10:58:08.237-08:00Pink with a Purpose!: The Preparation...<a href="http://godissoiam.blogspot.com/2011/11/preparation.html?spref=bl">Pink with a Purpose!: The Preparation...</a>: Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made...Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-21051810197039040262011-11-16T10:55:00.000-08:002011-11-16T10:55:15.714-08:00The Preparation...Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<br />
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Just as a trainer prepares his fighter for his opponent, God has prepared me for the fight of my life. When you don't take time out for God you miss out on what he needs you to know, or do. I recall the morning when the Lord spoke to my heart whispering into my spirit, "Nickia, be in preparation for greatness, but in the mist you must carry the cross." I remember becoming uneasy about what that could mean. Excited about what greatness could be, but not willing so to speak to take on the heaviness of that cross. I cried out, Lord why? I couldn't deny what I was feeling for he already knows my heart. Then the still voice said, "I never said I sent YOU to the front line." Whoa! That spoke to me, awakening that dead thing within me preparing me for whatever was ahead. <br />
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Later that night the excitement was still fresh & alive! I told my children what we need to do, but explaining to them carrying the cross could mean anything, and the attack we may face we shall not fear. Not long after that I felt the lump in my breast and soon received that phone call which I will never forget. I was at work when I received the call and had about 7 hours left. God had already prepared my heart & mind which prepared me to finish out my day, caring for those who weren't able to care for themselves with a smile on my face, and gentleness in my touch. I quietly told God "well here we go, and we got work to do". My part is easier than I thought, I just have to follow. I'm just needed to play the back-round. He's a thousand steps ahead of me, he's already cleared the way. God made it clear to me that he doesn't need ME on home-front. Just read your word, stay on your knees, thank me through it, and stand on my promises. <br />
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On those not so good days, when we tend to forget holding our head down as if we don't know, just like the trainer encourages his fighter in the corner of the ring, you and I may find ourselves balled up in the corner of our bedroom. But God whispers "keep your head up, your almost there, you can do it, just trust me, I'll never leave you, nor forsake you". As the trainer watches the tapes of his opponent studying his every move, God has shown me that my competition has already been defeated. <br />
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However, there's rules to this battle. I must never lose sight of what's in front of me. I must never feel as if I am strong enough to stand alone, because my strength comes from the bread of Life. I don't have to worry about getting weak, because God said his grace is made sufficient for me, his power is made perfect in my weakness. The bell rang! They said what's about to hit me can take me out for the count. Then God said, but I said No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper. But Lord I heard his people in the corner talking smack, telling me I better brace myself because I may lose some things that I hold dear. Then God said, I will bless your latter end more than your beginning. God restores all! Finally, it is my duty to tell the people of God's goodness even before my storm is over, that's the kind of faith I have, and this is what he expects of us all. I'm able to breathe when I steal away time with the Lord. I can function, I can write in this blog, I'm nothing without Christ, just dust, but with him I'm more than a conqueror, I'm victorious,and I'm Prepared!Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-2191254399863567262011-11-04T15:00:00.000-07:002011-11-04T15:00:27.387-07:00Pink with a Purpose!: Waffles & Ice Cream<a href="http://godissoiam.blogspot.com/2011/11/waffles-ice-cream.html?spref=bl">Pink with a Purpose!: Waffles & Ice Cream</a>: Okay for those of you that really know me, know that certain comforts of mine come from certain foods. I love to eat! Most of us do, an...Pink with A Purpose!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06898360778124700138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826077333625771549.post-27043792296285168952011-11-04T14:59:00.000-07:002011-11-04T14:59:33.302-07:00Waffles & Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYdSg1xQgYII8oWzltbJ5KRkfZ4i5Akv2PEeBemozmVSccskTTTRU4W_vua4oh8tPURBFvZ7T7OwJAIAKgWdt7U-kag4LcxlSxjzSZPriAw9qUBU_Bxgvqw59p5lMBSgDtSvQzhDFpY4K/s1600/Photo+209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYdSg1xQgYII8oWzltbJ5KRkfZ4i5Akv2PEeBemozmVSccskTTTRU4W_vua4oh8tPURBFvZ7T7OwJAIAKgWdt7U-kag4LcxlSxjzSZPriAw9qUBU_Bxgvqw59p5lMBSgDtSvQzhDFpY4K/s320/Photo+209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Okay for those of you that really know me, know that certain comforts of mine come from certain foods. I love to eat! Most of us do, and I don't indulge in a way that causes me to get sick, and I wouldn't call myself an emotional eater, in fact I'm the opposite, but there is a great sense of relaxation in certain foods. In my high school years attending Dobbins AVTS "93" I thought I might add(smile) I used to have to stay with my best friend, and that was Grandmom for others Mrs. Young. It brings a smile to my face whenever I mention her, followed by tears of joy for having the chance to even know her. Anybody that really knew me then had to know of Mrs. Young. If you didn't come to know who I adored & loved, then we probably weren't as close as we shoulda or coulda been. Mrs. Young was like Sunoco gas station I came to her to refuel for the wisdom, knowledge, and faith she would instill in me. I came to understanding love, humbleness, and patience knowing her. Before leaving school throughout the week she would make sure she was stocked on the ice cream & waffles. Why? Because it was my favorite! She would wake me up in the morning never needing an alarm clock, and tell me it's waffles & ice cream downstairs, and I got you up in time enough to have it. I used to sit in the kitchen daily enjoying every spoonful of warmness combined with coolness as it was easily digested thinking of why I loved her. I thought about how loving she was, how comforting she was, how peaceful she was. Grandmom spoke with her smile, you felt her sincere concern for you without her mentioning it. She would ask me sometimes what's the latest thing out? So I can make sure you have it, when I get my social security check next month. Or what you want me to buy when I go food shopping this week? I would say Grandmom just waffles & ice cream. She would say you love that huh? It wasn't the most nutritional thing for your morning, but mentally it was the healthiest thing for me. On Nov.13, 1998 I remember shopping out in the Northeast section and receiving a call stating she was close to taking her last breath. I pulled in the parking lot, turned my car off and quietly said a prayer. Lord I'm asking that you please give me the chance to be at her side as she take that last breath, please Amen. So driving from Bustleton ave to 20th & Cambria was like driving from Tarboro NC to the city of Philadelphia. However, when I arrived without hesitation I proceeded up stairs and there she was lying in bed and still breathing. Thank you Lord I said as I began to get in the bed next to her, and I rested my head upon her chest. I told her I understand why your trying to hold on but all will be well. Guess what? Remember you told me despite what they said I would get the house, well I'm due to make settlement. Don't worry your plans with your home will follow through, and your requests will be well respected. At that point a song by Kirk Franklin came to mind "The storm is over now" so that's what I began to sing, and before the song was over I heard a loud gasp for air which was her last. As I looked up into her face I closed her eyes, and began to think how am I going to make it? I knew I had to do that for her, to offer that assurance that all would be well, but seriously that would be the only lie I ever told her. It's not possible I thought, none of this makes any sense. I can't even began to explain how difficult it was for me to grieve properly. I made up in my mind I would never go down that block again, I didn't know if I could handle if someone rearranged her porch furniture, or color on her brick stone front. I recall a friend of mine told me at that time maybe instead of avoiding it one day you need to just get one of her favorite things to eat & sit on the bottom of her steps and face it. I couldn't even imagine that and to be honest I never did it. Now at this time of my life facing what I'm facing I don't need another Doctor appointment but an appointment with Mrs. Young, not literally(smile). So how can I refuel at the gas station that no longer exist? Well, I popped two buttermilk blueberry waffles in the toaster, and topped it with ice cream....Thankful for having known you....Mrs. Young your spirit lives within me, I hear you, and I know...Believe God, I got you:)<br />
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