Bad decisions caused my entire world to crash. Just when I thought I had freed myself of those bad decisions, the unthinkable and unplanned happened. The unplanned, that shook my life up yet again, turned out to be the greatest plan; greatest joy of my life. Her name is Kayden. Christy Goines-Large
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Incapable of waking from this nightmare- I should have died or at least lost my mind on August 29, 2010. The death certificate says she died of a gunshot to the head, but the real culprit was her broken heart. I couldn’t save her… Searching for a new reason to live, I discovered God’s plan…
Growing up in an all white city, I was taught that love had “RULES”… Ones that I broke often. I had a child out of wedlock. Shunned and lonely, I didn’t let it break me… I learned from it. I learned who to listen to and who to trust. I learned that Love is not…
“Morbidly Obese†is the term the doctor used. You are 4ft. 11 inches and you weigh 260 lbs. You have the top three killers of African Americans: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Sleep Apnea. Loose weight…or die! I have lost 106lbs. -Katina L. Walton
Possessing a Doctorate, I finally found my niche as an educator! But this passion comes with challenges. I love my family; I love this job. Walking in faith is not always easy. But I still hold on to God promises. Understanding that whether I turn to the left or to the right, my ear will…
Why Do I Volunteer? To be a symbol of hope to our youth who still have a fighting chance if they can learn how to do it right. To guide and show them the result of choosing the “Road Less Traveled” over peer pressure and ignorance. -Johnny Keith
We struggled to have children for three years and almost lost our faith because of it. After a rock bottom fall, the Lord lifted us up and blessed us with our first child, Nolan, in less than a month. Soon after, He blessed us with our second child, Ansley. Keep your faith… we did! -Cassie…
THE STORM IS OVER NOW….. It’s ONE day, ONE brick, ONE prayer, ONE step at a time to rebuilding our lives. We lost everything….But really lost NOTHING! “On 04/27/2011 over 300 people were killed due to the Tornado Storms that swept through Alabama. Our experience was terrifying but GOD spared our lives so for that,…
I was a victim of identify theft where I was left without a dime in the bank… but I had this nickel in my pocket. Facing adversity, I found my passion… photography. This nickel reminds me why I shoot; it’s my pain, humility and trust. Thank God for pocket change. -Chris Dowdell
OMG! This morning I looked at myself. No! Really, I saw beyond me… More than the color of my eyes and moles on my face. I saw something I couldn’t conceive. I believe I glimpsed that part of me that will never die. Scary, yet comforting. -Kreslyn Nichole Kelley