On My Mama, On my Hood

33 has arrived in all her glory and I am grateful. I am a new woman, with a new outlook, still wearing the same smile and serving the same God. As always, birthdays make me both reflective and excited for the future. I remember where God has brought me from and anticipate where He is taking me while being thankful that He is still keeping me.

This time last year, I was recovering from a myomectomy. My first major surgery! I had been dealing with fibroid-related battles for two years and it was time to remove them. My quality of life instantly improved, and I am grateful to be fully recovered and thriving. I also lost my precious baby dog Lexi to kidney disease, and it gutted me like a fish. She had been suffering for months and she waited until her mama came home from vacation in France and we said our goodbyes. She was my left hand and we both suffered extreme bouts of separation anxiety over the years, but she is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received and the joy she has brought me is unmeasurable. She is truly missed. But her spirit lives on and her memories bring a smile to my heart. From the time i first laid eyes on her until she closed them for the final time, she was such a fighter and the best cuddler in the world. The only regret is that I did not have more time.

I also saw more of my family this year and I am forever grateful for that. Some people i havent seen in years were before my eyes and in my arms for a hug. I love my people and I love loving on my people! I will continue making more an effort to be visible.

I am also being more intentional about every move I make and asking God to order my steps along the way. I want to take some time to amplify my thanks for those in my circle who keep me uplifted day in and day out. We cannot do life alone and I am so glad to have some soldiers firmly planted in my corner. I owe them the world.

This year I am finally releasing my journal and celebrating myself in some ways that are long overdue. I want to see more of the world with the people I love and I want to smell the roses. I want the journey into 34 to be one of triumph and the manifestation of impossibilities. God has never failed and He won’t allow me to fail. Great health, more peace, and love that surrounds me every day! Here’s to more life! Happy Birthday to me!