ITS ALMOST 2013!!!

I want to be the first one to tell you HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The New Year starts tomorrow.  Can you believe it?? I am disappointed in just a few things.  I want to start out by kicking myself in the behind about not being able to keep up with the blog they way I should.  I will do better in the next year. I am supper excited about what God has in store for me and the ministry.  God have your way with me.  I know people say, "watch what you pray for" but whatever happens, he is the only one that can help you and save you.  So with that being said, "Lord Use Me" I will be getting back with you guys soon.

January 12th 2013  The MakeOver Movement!!!

Hello Friends!! I just wanted to speak a little more on the MakeOver Movement and how it went.  But before I get to that let me tell you how my Christmas went. Well, I was so excited about Christmas.  I was going to go home to see my mom and family members in Cameron Texas then I was going to stop by Georgetown TX to see my brother and his family and then lastly go to Austin to see my Sister and my niece.  Well, low and behold none of that happened.  My brother's son ended up sick so him and his family didnt have visitors over to protect them from getting sick.  My sister ended up letting her daughter spend Christmas with her father.  I ended up stuck in Dallas Tx because of the snow.  So my mom and family back in Cameron didnt get to see my on Christmas either.  Man, my Christmas surprised the heck out of me but its all good.  I love my family and they know it so prayfully we will have the opportunity to see each other after the New Year.  And speaking of the New Year...yep you guessed it...The MakeOver Movement!!! The movement is January 12th at 9:00am and I am excited and will be praying for the women to come and get delivered.  So I want you guys to continue to keep us in prayer at The Harvest and continue to read and follow.  Love Ya!!

What's Been Going On???

Hello My Fellow Bloggers!!!

I know its been awhile but let me catch you up.  The last time we talked, I was talking about The President of the USA who is of course President Barack Obama!!! I am extremly happy about that.  Now, that is a story within itself.  Thanksgiving rolled around and I spent some time with my brother and his family which was a blessing.  I didnt have any kiddos with me so hangin out by myself has been the norm lately.  Its all good though because a few years ago, I wouldnt havent been able to do it.  I absolutely needed people around me because I didnt know who I was and the little I did know, I didnt like. So the more people around the less I could focus on me.  What a long way God has brought me.  I actually enjoy chillin by myself and going to resturants alone. I love taking myself out on REALLY nice dates.  Places that I can dress up and spend a little money. Smile.  So in December, I have been working on The MakeOver Movement.  This is a movement for Women to make themselves over from the inside out.  I see why God had me alone so I could minister to women for real.  It was December 8th when the Movement gave birth.  There where women from all different backgrounds that were seeking and hungry for change and the movement gave it to them.  We had a panel of 4 women with dynamic testimonies that broke barriers that were generational.  It was a true movement from God.  So I will keep you posted

PRESIDENT OBAMA!!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

Wow!! We made it!! I have to admit though, that was a close one, at least for a little while.  The beginning of the race looked a little scary.  I was sitting at my wonderful church Friendship West.  We were having a revival the same night called Bishop 5 + 1.  This revival was just the ice cream on the cake, if you ask me.  Well, getting back to it. During the Bishop's sermon, I was really not trying to hear the updates...it was hard.  But low and behold the race seemed a little tight at first but we pulled it through.  So I know its not a good idea to talk about politics and religion, so to end this conversation I will say,  "And That IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT!"

ELECTION TIME!!

Hello my fellow bloggers!! It is election time again and I dont really want to know who you are voting for just as long as you vote. There has been people in our history that has died for the right to vote so please exercise that right and freedom of speech.  I know everyone in the world wants to know but really, I dont!  JUST VOTE!! It is your business and your poragative not to share your vote with anyone.  This world is not going to go crazy if you do or dont.  The leaders who are chosen are still under the main authority who is GOD.  So my prayers is that whoever is elected prays often.  This world is not getting better, its actually getting worse.  So, God please bless not just America but the whole world.  Amen!

ACCEPTANCE.....

Hello Family

Thank you so much for your well wishes on my birthday.  I had such a great time.  It was a beautiful day and I was so peaceful.  I didnt party all night like I would have it I was leaving in "back in the day" mode.  I was just peaceful and grateful for God's grace and mercy.  This post is about a discipline that I pulled for the month of October.  You see every month I try and focus and meditate on a discipline.  I pull from a container with 12 disciplines.  Whatever I pull for the month that is what I focus on.  I read and pray on it.  So the month of October was ACCEPTANCE.  In the begining of the month you never know how its going to unfold.  You just look for it.  In the conversations you have with people.  The attitudes of people around you.  The job, the kids, even me, I have to check me for the signs of the discipline.  This word hit me like a ton of bricks the first couple of days in the month.  I had to learn how to accept people, their attitudes, their way of thinking, etc.  I am still unfolding this one and we are in the middle of the month.  I also have to accept my purpose, my mission, my vision, etc.  So I will keep you posted on anything that really blows me away.  So stay tuned...

ITS MY BIRTHDAY AND I CAN BE GLAD IF I WANT TO!!!

HELLO FAMILY!!!  It's my 41st Birthday Today and I am so blessed and grateful to still be here inspite of what life has thrown at me.  If God let it pass to get to me then he gave me the strength to endure and conquer it.  The people who have followed me all this way, understand the trials and tribulations that I have been through.  Inspite of what comes up in the end I WIN!!!  I wouldnt take back anything that has happened to me.  It caused me to grow in the woman I am today.  So I thank you all for the journey thus far and I pray that you continue to Keep God First!! Selah/Amen

TEST RUN....

Hello Family!! I am thinking about finishing up on a project I started earlier in the year.  I briefly talked about it in a few of the ealier blogs this week.  It was my documentary.  Here is a video from one of the sessions.  I sat down and was asked one question and off I went.  Tell me what you think...

Ok Ladies...Let's Talk About It!!!

Okay ladies...I am going to stretch out on a limb right now and say that we are confused and deranged right now.  We are actually thinking that we are going to get and keep a man just by what we give which is our body. We are thinking that they love us because they continue to have sex with us.  REALLY?? We are going to have to take this thing back a little bit...maybe a lot.  Ladies what happened to waiting?  What really is wrong with telling a man NO.  If he likes you or even if he loves you, he will stick around to get to know you.  If not, let him go.  I plan on having a girls night out but this night is not including club, liquor, or anything like.  This night is going to include educating and getting the word.  This is not church but it will be filled with the inspired word of GOD.  We are going to have to find out where we went wrong and get back on track.  I will be writing on this topic for the up coming weeks. So let me know whatcha think.

Standing Firm and Flat Footed...

I am now in this new time and space in my life where the TRUTH means everything.  Not to say it didnt before but I could except it if you are not trying to hurt my feelings.  Well, now Im like....just tell me the truth whether it cuts like a knife or a dull pare of scissors.  I'd rather hear the truth.  The truth hurts but you can move on faster and heal better.  The better half of my life is approaching and I am going to make the best of it.  I look and feel fabulous.  Not being conceited but confident.  There is a difference you know.  I am moving in God's purpose and plan for my life.  I want to share this joy that I have.  The world didnt give it to me and the world cant take it away. People are now trying to find fulfillment in there jobs, their spouse or significant other, their money and even their children. When the only person that can give you fulfillment is GOD.  This is an easy but hard concept to wrap your brain around.  It sounds to simple but its true.  God is and always will be the great I AM.  He is your food when you are hungry, your joy in times of sorrow, your money when you are broke.  This might be a series that I will start on my blog.  What and who is GOD TO YOU?

Getting Back What I Thought I Lost...

I have been in a state of silence for awhile now.  I have been really concerned about that.  I was thinking to myself, "Have I gave up my dream?" "Have I allowed my dream to be deferred?  Then silently or should I say softly a voice tells me, "NO".  I have not given up. I just needed to regroup.  I needed to get to know me a little better in order to serve someone else.  How can you listen and understand someone else if you are not listening and understanding yourself.  Man, I'm so glad I took the time to answer this question for myself.  Sometimes we just have to take a moment to re-evaluate what we are doing and even who we are.  I love the fact that I can go to the Word of God to confirm and validate myself.  When I am insecure or in doubt..go to the book.  The Word of God is so reassuring and positive.  God will tell you exactly who you are. My job is to just BELIEVE IT!!

Just Catching Up!!

Hello my people!!! Long time no hear from.  On my part for sure.  I havent said anything in almost two months.  My how time flies.  Well, I have quite a bit to catch you up on.  So lets start out by saying, in July around my last post, my middle son came to see me with his girlfriend.  We had a great time.  We went out to eat.  We went to the movies.  We went to the mall.  Man, needless to say, when the weekend was over me and my little one was exhausted.  So after July came August. So nothing really major happend in August but I was so glad that my church was able to have a summer camp for kids that started in June and ended in August.  Awesome isnt even the word for it.  Praise God!!

And The Count Down Begins....

Hello my bloggin friends!! So, the count down begins now.  I am so excited and looking forward to this Sunday.  This Sunday is the Harvest and I am the one to bring God's holy word!! Yahoo!! This message was sent from God and its time that we start standing up for what the word of God says. We are set up to stand out and be counted.  Praise God for his word.  The word will be coming forth out of I Corinthians.  The passage is about Paul telling the Corinthians to follow him as he follows Christ.  We must all follow Christ.  So lets not be weary in doing good.  Stay on track.  Keep pressing to mark of a higher calling.  So as I press, I need you guys to continue to pray.  Be blessed in the Lord.

Easy Does It....

Hello bloggers!! I am coming to you today to announce yet another speaking engagement coming up for me.  I will be preaching at The Harvest for the second time.  This time I feel like I am more spiritually and mentally prepared then the first.  I guess that all goes with time.  Time heals all things including the shakes. :-) I pray that I will be a blessing to all that hear God's word.  I will be coming out of I Corinth. when Paul was telling the people of Israel to follow him as he follows Christ. In this walk we have to be better stewards as well as representatives of God. So I pray that God continues to show me the errors of my ways so I can continue to correct them according to his word. I promise I will come back to tell you all what happened but between that time and this time Pray for Me!!

Can I Follow You???

Hello Friends!! I have been really busy these last couple of months but that doesnt mean I cant drop a few lines to let you know how Im doing. Its really been heavy on my heart about being who God wants me to be.  The last time I wrote on the blog, I was feeling a little isolated.  No friends to talk to about what I was going through.  No family to understand that its not just about them sometimes.  I could be going through something too and sometimes it gets heavy ...even for me.  A lot of times people see you and they think she is strong she will be alright and in reality you need prayer too.  So I am asking you as I continue to walk in the manner in which God has called that I continue to represent HIM well.  I take pride (the good kind) in who I speak for and who I consider my inner circle.  I love them enough to let them know whatever and I hope they love me enough to do the same.  So you guys be safe out there and remember nobody can Love you like God.....Nobody!

Walking Alone....

Sometimes I feel like I'm in this thing all by myself.  Well, in a way I am.  God said that we all have to stand on our own when it comes down to being judged.  God will only ask us the questions that we can only answer. When its time to give an account for every action, every look, every word, and every thought, God and you know the results.  I just want to be in that number.  In that number that is following Christ. I just want to be able to look at My Jesus and he turn and says to me "Well done my Good and Faithful servant, well done." Those are the words I look for and the person who I am listening to, to give them to me.  No one can love me like Jesus.  No one.  I want to be real with him and real with my brothers and sisters.  I may be the only bible, the only word, the only Jesus some people see or hear.  So I want to make sure to the best of my ability that it is coming out truthfully and with love. So Lord give me strength and give me discipline to represent you well.

OMG!! What Just Happened??

I am still full from last month.  I really dont know where to start. Okay, lets start with I didnt add the fact that I spoke at a Mother and Daughter Day Conference in Austin.  That was a tremendous blessing.  The women and their daughter were all ears.  I had to speak on the Seed of Faith.  That is something that I could talk about for days.  The month of April was such a growth month for me.  My spiritual life has hit a new plato.  I was involved in classes again at my church that is helping me with my spiritual disciplines and when I tell you they have came in handy.  I had a friend to get sick and the power of prayer is WOW!! She has made a full recovery but that experience has changed my life forever.  Sometimes you think you are doing okay until God says, "Now its time to grow a little more."  Well, as long as I got the Lord on my side, I can do it.  Continue your prayers for me as I grow steady in the Lord.

Time To Step Up!!

Hello everyone.  It is so great to see that you havent lost faith in me.  I am going to tell you what's been happening in my life these last few weeks.  I was invited to preach at a church called Solomon's Porch for a Pre-Easter Celebration Service called 'We Saw Him First'. It was referring to the two Marys that followed Jesus to the grave or to the tomb.  Only one of the two Marys saw him first.  It was the Mary that had the 7 demons cast out of her.  Her full name was Mary Magdalene.  I spoke on the ladies character and then ended speaking about ours as Christians. Are we willing to follow Christ to the grave?  Will we obey him and love him, like he loved us.  It was a word from God for sure.  The service was a total blessing and I was tremendously blessed.  I have another preaching engagement in May dealing with Love, Sex, and Relationships.  I will keep you posted.  Thanks again for hanging in there with me.  Have a blessed weekend.

Celebrate Good Times...Come On Let's Celebrate!!!

I am so happy you just don't even know.  My first video for my documentary called Face of Faith is complete.  It is being edited as we speak.  OMG!! I cant wait to post it on my site as well as the blog.  It is all coming together for me right now.  Oh yea, I forgot to mention that I just bought my first car.  I know you are wondering, 'she is 40 years old and this is her first car?' Yes, I have always had a car either given to me or when I was married, we got a car for the family together.  But this one is ALL MINE! I bought it, its RED!  I love it.  My first red, small, and sporty car. It a Honda Civic Coupe!  Next for me is a new computer and some odds and ends to make my beautiful place even more cozy.  But for now my beloved followers ...I bid you a due. (in other words) LATER!

OMG!!!

Okay friends, let me first off apologize for not having a post in a long time.  I have been really busy but that is no excuse for not talking to the people who support me everyday by reading my blog.  So I deeply apologize for that.  Let me get started by updating you on what has been happening to me just this month.  February 7th as you know, was the day I attended the radio show hear in Dallas.  The radio station is called Fishbowl and the station is 360Talk.  I was there with three other women and we all talked about Living in the 21st Century being a Christian Woman.  It was such a blessing. We even received a caller on the line and we ended up praying for her and it just went higher from there. When the show was over all the women who attended exchanged numbers and I hope we can connect at a later date.  After that was the speaking engagement at the St. David's Episcopal Church on February 25th. Wow..what a blessing that was.  The ladies at the Women and Daughters Conference was in the house.  They showed up in great spirits and they received me in love.  I was so excited and blessed by the word that God sent forth.  Planting Seeds...oh boy what a great subject.  I spoke on my life experiences and spoke on the scripture Matthew 13:1-13.  I am so excited and ready for where God is taking me.  Lord, I want to please you in everything I do.  Bless your holy name.

Another Day...Another Blessing

Hello fellow bloggers!! I have some great news for February.  I am going to take this blessing and testimony on the road.  A woman called me after reading my facebook page everyday and felt that I would be a great inspiration for one of the conferences she will be hosting in Austin on Feb 25th.  Can you believe it? My first speaking engagement.  God is up to something.  I have prayed that I be an inspiration in the lives of the people who read my page and my blog and OMG!!  When he blesses...he blesses! I also have a guest spot on a radio show here in Dallas on Feb 7th.  She heard about the support group called F.A.C.E.S that I started in 2010.  I changed the name to CureQuest in 2011 for legal purposes. So I get to mention both aspects of me this month, The Blog A Face Of Hope and the support group CureQuest.  It is going to be a very exciting time for me and I am going to share every moment with you.  Stay tuned....God Bless!

Let's Get It Started!!!

Hello Fellow Bloggers!  I have GREAT NEWS!! I am still in Remission from the disease called APL. What is that you ask?  It is a form of Leukemia.  I am clear and free of this disease and have no one to THANK BUT GOD!! He has truly blessed me. I am so grateful.  I want to shout it from the roof tops!! Lord, I SAY YES!! I will start focusing on things that he has purposed for me in my life.  The book will get started in February and the documentary will start in February as well. The website for CureQuest in getting constructed as we speak.  Everything is moving according to God's plan and His plan is always ON TIME! Check me out on facebook under CureQuest and F.A.C.E.S.  These are two pages I started to inform you about blood cancers.  Unique Image is a fan page I started last year for encouragement to anyone feeling like they need a word from the Lord.  Unique Image started out being about image (outside) and turned into your true image (inside) of who and what God made you to be.  I have made up in my mind that I will follow him to my dying day.  I will not go back to the way I use to be.  Praise His Holy Name!!

It's A NEW DAY!!

Happy New Year!!! Happy 2012!! And all that stuff!! Its a new day in the life of The MonaLisa and I'm glad about it.  A lot has transpired since the last time we have talked.  Let me back up and explain. Well, the last time we talked I was telling you that my kids and my family were coming up to see my for Christmas. That sorta happened.  Some of the family came up and my sons weren't with me at all.  My oldest called and told me he was going to come to the states in January, so he would see me then.  My middle son said, "Oh, Kirk isn't going to come down until January, well I will come up then." Then my lil man stayed with his father for Christmas.  Ain't that something? Now, the family coming up to see me turned into my sister, my niece, and my brother. My youngest sister and brother and mother didn't make it.  Needless to say, I could have been disappointed, offended, and down right mad but I chose to have a great time with whoever came and WE DID!!! It was such a blessing and a joy to spend time with any family members.  So now we are in January and I have made a few trips to the doctor that ended up being very interesting.  I had a MRI done on my brain and found out that my hormone levels were low and I might need to see a hormone doctor. So I am scheduled for that and I also made some decisions about NOT getting a hysterectomy.  That was huge for me because I was thinking it would solve some problems but later found out it might cause me some new ones....who wants that? So now here we are. You are caught up.  Just to drop a few more things on you before I go...I plan on doing a documentary, writing a book, and branching out with CureQuest.  I know that's a lot to end on but I promise I will keep you in the loop. God Bless!!