LET US SING

Now the month is coming to an end I have to mentioned Black History month. Especially after electing our first African American president.

In elementary school it was called Negro History week. This was the time we learned about the accomplishment and contribution African Americans made to this country. We weren't mentioned in any history books at that time As a very little girl I was so ashame of my hertiage because of slavery I couldn't appreciate what my people experience and how their stuggle was my freedom.

By the time I finished high school was becoming proud of our people.

In our school we would always sing Lift Every Voice and Sing the black national Athem. A song of pride for our people. One part of the song that I really loved are ...let our rejoicing raise high as the glistening skies let it resound loud as roaring seas. Sing a sound full of the faith that dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the presents has bought us. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun let us march on till victory is won.

Our past has taught us so much. Our past has bought us this far. We have alot to sing about.

Can you name the people on the page? They all have contribute much to our country. They our a few of my favorites.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious .

The laughter that echoes from ear to ear.

The smile that erases all our tears.

The colors that brighten our world.

The support of friends praying , encouraging, crying, when were feeling overwhelmed.

The touch that warms our inner soul the kiss that melts us forom head to toe.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The life that enters the world so new, the simple things it learns to do.

People reaching out a helping hand, helping those in times need.

Snow that covers the land to help restore it once again.

Oh how beautiful, how wonderful, how glorious.

Stand and see, hear and feel, the power, the intensity, the strength.

Feel the warmth, the joy, the light.

Hear the voice that whispers softly, words of love, words of joy, words of happiness of true delight.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

Even between the clouds the sun waits patiently to show its face knowing that it will only magnify the beauty of the eath.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The pace of each breath I take.

How wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The joy that each day brings.

How wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the last breathe of a love one that will embrace the fullnessof God's Grace.

The embrace of loved ones circling you with their arms of love.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the joy of learning and growing that we all engage.

The giving of knowldedge to someone else to embrace .

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The nutrients from the earth we intake.

The smoothness of water entering our bodies each day.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The labor of work to replenish the earth

The thought of giving your expression of thanks.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The darkness that covers the sky at night

That gives us rest and strenght to continue our flight.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

There is beauty in each day There is love in each day.

I must seek to find it.

It dwells within.

The beauty of ones own body, such beauty, such love.

The joy of tears to express the sadness, the hurts, the fears

There is beauty in each day

The beauty of our loving landscapes of the earth

the trees, birds, flowers, sun, clouds, creatures both large and small

Oh how marvelous, how wonderful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The eyes in which to behold such beauty

The ears to hear the sounds of joy

The heart ot receive it all

Oh what beauty! Oh how wonderful! How glorious!

The beauty of each day.

LAUGH AGAIN

You may have wondered what's the clown shoes are all about. I'm going to try to explain the story behind the shoes.

I was once a clown. I loved clowning watching the children smile and laugh with me but my insides were hurting I was in emotional pain. One day I took off my clown shoesand put them away and promised myself I would never wear them again. I had lost my joy for life the laughter,happiness any dreams I had for myself were all gone. I didn't dream any more I didn't believe in my abilities to make my dreams come true.

This is a true story. I was encouraged by my confidant, Donna Marie, www.DonnaMarieConsulting.com to attend the Adventures In Excellence weekend. She gave me little insites to what the weekend would be about only that it is life changing. I very reluntantly took myself over to Cananda scared and unsure of what I would get out of this weekend. I had meet the director, Johanna Edwards over the phone and she promised me that I would leave the weekend feeling renewed with a new sense of purpose.

I have to say I left feeling the love, joy, happiness, self assured that I hadn't felt in over ten years. I played, danced and laughed like there was no tommorrow. I felt as if I could move forward in my life and go for the dreams Ive always wanted but was unable to go for.

I was free.

I am a creative, funny, rich, wise woman reaching and supporting others though humor. I found my purpose.

Have you lost yourself in your pain? I know how you can find it. Trust me I know. http://www.excellence-training.org/

LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.

This was the last card my father gave me for this special day. I loved getting a card from him. I am lucky to have many friends who wish me a Happy Valentine. To everyone happy love day and thanks for being in my friends. I feel the love.

To Laura, Jennifer, Diana, Johanna, Donna, Vanassa, Tiffany, Kirk, Kaylan, The Kelsey's Phine, Valencia, Lauracia, Maureen, Kate, Karen, Walter, Linda, Bonnie, Bob, Detreish, Dequian, David, Shawn, Kim, Kristy,Kenneth, and so many very special people love is all that matters.

I know I missed somebody.

BAG LADY

When my friend Laura started this blog for me she mentioned the show "Bag Lady" that I was going to perform this month. That's not going to happen. I was not able to finish it nor did I get a place to perform it. Still the show stays lingers in my mind and soul. I want to perform it. My hope is to get busy and write. Although I get stuck on coming up with lines that's funny. I will make this happen.
Don't give up on me. I hope to put it on paper and work on it and perform it by May. Iknow I can do this. It's time for me to make my dream come true.
Hang in there with me. If you come up with some good lines about purses and what we carry in them jot them down and send it to me.