Yesterday, I was in virtual attendance at the funeral of Congressman John Robert Lewis.  I was late.  I actually missed most of the service.  The service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once pastored.  I tipped in as Jennifer Holiday was singing “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.”  As she finished her selection, out walked President Barack Obama to eulogize Congressman Lewis. President Obama began his eulogy with James 1:2-4. “My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect…

Most of my workday is spent on the floor.  Of course, I have tiny chairs and tiny tables.  The tables and chairs are necessary, and I do utilize them.  But there is something about getting on a kid’s level that I love.  Every now and then I come across a two or three-year-old that prefers the table, but that is more of the exception.  Today, I sat on the floor with my little friend playing with trucks.  We started out with a Matchbox truck.  The truck was bigger than the doll that my friend was rolling the truck over.  I made a comment about how big the truck was.  Then…

Jewelry is one of my things.  I mean…by now you know that I like razzle dazzle.  Putting together a cute outfit puts a smile on my face.  And jewelry is the final touch to any cute ensemble. Pre COVID-19, I did not leave my house without at least putting on earrings.  Even when going to work.  Scrub pants, t-shirt, and earrings completed my look.  Wearing a mask changed my stance on daily earrings.  They would get tangled in the loops of the mask.  Sometimes, I would snatch an earring off on accident when I snatched my mask off in the car after a long day.  My jewelry was just put…

Desperate.  Seeking.  Longing.  In need.  Those words perfectly describe the condition I am in right now.  The crazy thing is that I was unaware of just how desperate I am.  I’ve been off for the last couple of weeks and really tried to put my finger on it.  I rationalized some of my emotions, but there was still a tug.  A pull.  A feeling that I could not get a handle on.  Then I attended the Desperate for Jesus conference that was hosted by Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship virtually this weekend.  And I was finally able to name that mysterious feeling that had been permeating my life. Years ago, I…

Greetings from the beach!!!!  At least, that’s what today’s blog was supposed to say.  My cousin crew planned our first cousin-only beach vacation.  No kids allowed!  We were going to go buck wild.  (My version of buck wild is staying up after ten.  All my cousins’ versions of buck wild varies.  The point is…we were going to enjoy ourselves.)  We started paying for our trip in 2019.  Nothing could hold us back.  Then 2020 got here. When the outbreak of COVID-19 first occurred, we had a small talk.  Everyone was still on board.  At this point, I was gainfully employed.  There was no way that the virus that they were…

After months of being at home, I am still adjusting to work again.  Before quarantine, I was accustomed to my schedule.  There was a place for everything, and everything had a place.  My weekend was packed full of activity.  I tried to prioritize, but I neglected one very important task.  I needed to go grocery shopping.  I had food at home, but I didn’t have the kind of food that I like to take for my lunch.  Generally, I like to take a healthier lunch so that I can finish my workday without being groggy.  My lunch was a cold coffee drink and some plums.  Both delicious, but they definitely…

Silence is a virtue.  Now that’s not in the Bible (at least I don’t think it is), and I haven’t heard it anywhere else.  But let me tell you…it is.  Although I don’t make it a habit to verbally go off on people, I generally have a comeback in my head.  I did not always keep my comebacks and slide remarks inside.  Years ago, I would tell you what to stuff and where you could stuff it. I come by my quick remarks honestly.  I have observed some masterful telling offs in my day.  Pick a person in my family.  Any person.  They have the same skill.  Some utilize the…

Ya’ll are going to have to look over me.  I am in my feelings a tad bit.  Today was a long day.  Nothing outrageous happened.  Nothing over the line.  I just felt off.  Honestly, I felt unsatisfied.  Out of my element.  I felt discouraged.  I was over it. I decided to invite myself to Bible Study Mama’s house to watch TV.  You know she did not turn me away.  She actually sweetened the deal by making it a dinner date.  SCORE!  My ho-hum day was turning in a better direction.  We indulged in dinner and conversation.  I shared my feelings and felt better.  And of course, we watched a new…