For years, they called me names – Blacky, White girl, Bull-dyke. I had clothes torn, scratches on my face, and even a concussion. It was torturous. I didn’t understand. I asked God to take me, but instead, He gave me what others tried to take – courage, confidence, and self-worth. Bullying could have been life-ending,…
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The word made flesh. The seed inside of me, becoming what I should be, the fire. The sounds, vision planted inside, have taken me places I never thought would be. I express these things, as I think, I feel, I say, I do. Living my life… to live. -Zamzam Ausar
Life threw me a low blow packed with Destruction, Depression and Divorce. But when life knocked me out, the Holy Spirit performed CPR. Resuscitated. -Neshonne McDonald
At 20 I was diagnosed with Lupus In my early 30′s I underwent chemo At 37 I had a stroke Between then and now I’ve have had 5 major surgeries Doctors said that I would never see 40 but God saw differently…. Today I’m 40, Still Praising and Thanking God every single day! -Melissa Anderson
Cancer?! Not exactly what we had in mind to deal with during our thirties. Painful memories mirrored by scars where beautiful breasts once lay. It became a journey of faith and devotion with love and hope as guiding lights leading us to humility, survival and eventually acceptance. -Monique Whitaker + Ruth Braswell
Approaching the stone in his likeness, I thought “Massive… majestic… magnificentâ€. But most of all I was PROUD! Proud to be his fraternity brother, Proud to help raise the funds it took to build, and proud that it’s a monument not for just Americans, but for the world. That’s MONUMENTAL! “No one really knows why…
So many times we settle for less than what GOD has for us. I am guilty of it myself for the last 10 years due to my fear of loneliness. Too many heartbreaks and disappointments only to realize that being alone isn’t that bad. I’ve learned my worth! -Regina H. Sullivan
Ever felt like your back is against the wall? It’s a full count, the 24-second clock is about to expire, and your team is counting on you to score. For some, that’s a recurring feeling, but no matter the odds, dedicated people always find a way to win. Checkmate. -Julian Green
I do it to for all the PAST lives, dignity and respect that has been lost through the sacrifice of marches, sit-ins, boycotts, protests and wars… I do it to ensure that my family and all FUTURE generations continue to enjoy the success and freedoms we all enjoy in this country… I serve for your…
So many pieces make up the person that you see. The good, the bad, the happy, the sad….. But I finally found the missing “PEACE” -Kecia Wynn