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What lessons have I learned from Sedinam -days late post…
Yesterday the couple that I was asked to speak to experienced a loss. Their baby passed. I listened to the wife who called me first to tell me cry. She said everything that anyone one have said in her shoes. She cried so bad y’all. I listened and repeated myself, “it’s going to be ok.”… Continue reading
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Running Out of Titles For Posts
Last evening, Sedi, Spike, and I went walking. It was pretty chilly for a May evening, but it’s been rainy all weekend. I noticed plants had fallen in front of a far away neighbors house. I only remembered seeing this neighbor once. I saw her with her two kids (a toddler slightly older than Sedi… Continue reading
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Unique
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Anthony loves to thrift. My dad use to love going to yard sales. I don’t. When I look at Anthony’s “fits” (that’s what they call their outfits now), they are always “him.” His is eccentric and he likes what he likes. His tees make me laugh… Continue reading
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Don’t Ever Lower Your Standards
A few days ago I sent Jason a video of Sedi and I laughed at his response, “…just like mommy.” I’ll get to my point soon. Desmond said today while we were in FaceTime for me to take a photo before I rebraided my hair because we were “twinning.” And someone shared she has many… Continue reading
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Lesson #7-Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedinam, Enjoy your life! I still remember the first movie Mike and I took Anthony to. He was barely one year old and he did amazing. Although I’m a single mom, you are on a feeding tube, we still have to live. I am thankful your brother was able to experience your first movie… Continue reading
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Lesson #6- Sedinam is Almost 2
Sedinam, Take time to relax! And it’s ok to eat in bed sometimes… 🤪 Continue reading
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Lesson #5- Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedi, The countdown continues. I’m so proud of the toddler you have become. I just listened to Journeys song, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and the lesson I’ve learned is don’t ever let life’s circumstances make you angry, bitter, or distrustful of what will happen. You are supposed to encounter things. You are supposed to embrace… Continue reading
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Lesson #4- Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedi, My dad always told the guys that were interested in me that, “my daughter will not have a boyfriend until she finishes her four years of college.” Now, while that didn’t happen, I “superseded my expectations” he told me awhile back. He also tells the nurses how proud he is of me. They… Continue reading
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Lesson #1- Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedinam, These lessons are not in any particular order. I wanted to do a countdown for your birthday beginning March 1st. These are my lessons and I wanted to share with you. Capture the moments. Actively listen and watch. Mommy loves photos, so I have thousands of photos from my entire life that I… Continue reading
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Lesson #3- Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedi, I LOVE your laugh! I Just laugh! Regardless of what is going on, don’t forget to laugh and allow God to handle your battles! Thank you for these daily reminders! Continue reading
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Lesson #2- Sedinam is Almost 2
Dear Sedinam, I learned the true definition of focus watching you. Watching you as you are grasping a new concept is mindblowing to me. You are this tiny person full of determination. You center your entire attention to whatever has your attention. At that time. It’s a reminder to me. Never ever allow anything to… Continue reading
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Resilience
Dear Sedinam, It’s 2023. It’s Women’s History Month. It’s 23 days until Sedinam’s 2nd birthday. I have learned so much from this baby girl. Women are resilient creatures, but this baby girl has defined that term. Sedinam, I pray that you continue to push forward and always know your worth and your strength. #From13OuncesTO17lbsAndGrowing In… Continue reading
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Determination
Sedi Girl, my Sedi Bedi Edi, Girlfriend, Bad Girl, We are less than month from your birthday. I have a two year old almost and I’m so happy I took the time to embrace your journey. I did my best to savor every moment; particularly after I realized I needed to divert my focus. We… Continue reading
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Protect Your Peace
We have gates all through our house. It’s so funny because Anthony was very busy as a toddler, but Sedi girl…. Anthony was also raised with two parents, attended daycare, and we had a circle of people that helped us with him. Sedinam is a COVID baby. I had to place many restrictions, which ultimately… Continue reading
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Boundaries
I’m a social introvert. As of lately, I can probably take the “social” out because God has me in a place of complete solitude. I woke up this morning, prayed, and watched Sedi sleep. I didn’t want to get Ho. If I can be honest, my cycle came on a few days ago and I… Continue reading
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Sedi Bedi Edi… my almost 2 year old!
My girl is almost two years old. So much has happened over the last two years… But she is thriving… I had faith …I have faith… I prayed and had an amazing prayer circle … But God… She is about 17 pounds … My busy body Sedi Bedi Edi #MyOnce13ounceBAby Continue reading
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Attachment
Sedi absolutely loves her brother! He walks into the room and they both smile. I’ve written about this before. Last night we went to bed at 9pm. Y’all I was exhausted! She was exhausted too! We had an early morning on Valentines Day. We had doctors appointments. This one was two hours away. Today no… Continue reading
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HIS promises
I’ve been having a conversation over the last few days to encourage a young lady. Many young women I know are hopeful romantics. I’ll include myself in this too. We give. We forgive. We attempt to be practical. We don’t harp on mistakes but we want to hold you accountable. She woke up with a… Continue reading
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The Sorry AF Baby Daddy
God is working on me. Today as I drove to get Sedi’s bloodwork, I got mad for baby mommas. I called Des and pretty much went off. And I’m not mad for myself, but I really am angry for all the baby mommas with sorry ass men! Screenshot this, send it to an attorney, do… Continue reading
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Be Unbothered
A FB friend reached out to me yesterday. I posted a few photos and videos of Sedinam. I was asked about her g-tube and promised a soror over one month ago that I would make a video. It never happened. It was subconscious. Or maybe it was intentional that I did not do it. I… Continue reading
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About Me
I have been afforded the ability to accept the many trials, laughs, tribulations that life throws my way and embrace them as much as possible. I am a mom, a lover of life, and person that reflects too much.
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