Author Archives: Smiling Through It All

Please follow my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Smiling1976/?ref=pages_you_manage I wrote this short story my senior year of High School.  I have no idea what provoked it.  If I have to guess, what provoked this story I would say “fear”.   Well my story begins like this I am a 6’0 tall, brown skin young lady, with big legsContinue reading “The Nightmare of a Lifetime (Fictional short story)”

It is my belief that athletic ability should be considered a type of intelligence.  We have all heard the term “dumb athlete” but I really feel like athletes are far from dumb.  The ability to manipulate your body or command your body to respond to situations in seconds is not an easy feat.  I knowContinue reading “Who is the “Dumb Athlete”?”

My Father: The Man Who Loved Me First There are some people whose love feels bigger than life itself. For me, that person was my father. His love was the absolute best—steady, unwavering, robust. He was a wonderful father and a devoted provider. I place his spirit right up there with Jesus, Gandhi, and MotherContinue reading “My Hero: My Dad”

I was 42 years old, but my “mind” had converted back to my 13-year-old “self”. I was crying.  I was shaking.  I was in a full anxiety attack.  I felt like I was out of control of my own body.   My ex was very unsupportive on this day and in normal fashion.  Any time that wasContinue reading “Baptism”

I stood over her, my 12-year-old body shaking because I could not believe what I was seeing.  Her face was smashed and bleeding. I could tell she was a beautiful lady.  She was petite. She was in what looked like to be a military uniform.  I would later find out she was in the militaryContinue reading “Death”

Nothing makes you understand the importance of your existence like a near death experiences.  In my case, I can’t real say my experience was near death because I was not actually living in the home at the time of the fire. I was living in another city.  Thank GOD!  I was 37 weeks pregnant withContinue reading “Housefire”

Author’s Corner:  Happy Friday Eve! This is my family. They are my . I am blessed to have 2 boys and 2 girls.  They are my “why”. They are my motivation.  I strive everyday to be my best for them.  The journey is not easy.  Everyone comes out of childhood with bumps and bruises….some trauma. Continue reading “Parenting 2 x 2”

I believe that death is not the end but it is a true belief of mine that it is possibly the beginning. It was a cold February Day. My husband and I were headed to my first doctor’s appointment. We were so excited. I know I had taken no less than 5 pregnancy tests toContinue reading “Rainbow Babies”