This upcoming Mother’s Day week, May 7th and 9th at 7:00pm., you and your mama friends can enjoy a night of laughter and truth that only top-selling female comedian Chonda Pierce can deliver! Chonda will make you laugh about things like Spanx and bladder issues, and she will inspire you to think as she boldly proclaims the truth of the Gospel to a hurting world.
I have retained some stubborn belly fat from steroids and hormones, and I detest it. There. I said it.
But I finally figured out how to get rid of that fat and Lent helped me with my health goals! If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen my stories talking about my plans for Lent. My Mom always observed Lent with great reverence which has influenced me to do the same. Though I think many people think of Lent as a Catholic observance, it’s observed in many denominations and is a very important part of my Methodist-raised-now-Baptist-but always Christian-faith. Mom would usually give up something like sweets or would increase her fasting and praying. I’ve often done the same.
Eight years ago today, a new journey for me started. I didn’t ask for this to be part of my story; no one would. I entered into the day an abused wife, recently estranged from her husband, a mother taking care of her children, a medical transcriptionist, and a woman whose voice had been long since squelched, but who found joy in her children and was giving them a good life, despite everything.
I closed my eyes that day as a widow, sexual assault survivor, domestic violence survivor, survivor of gun violence, single mother (that’s the good part), and displaced from our home.
“Ever wonder how mothers and daughters can be so different and even seemingly speak different languages?” ~ from Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters
I was provided a copy of the book ‘Mended’ in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
My mother passed away when I was 26. She was my lifeline, my mainstay, and my best friend. I talked to her on the phone or saw her several times a day, even though I was a functioning married, working woman living in my own house. It was a strong bond and always had been. The relationship, however, had not always been hearts and flowers.