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No Greater Love

My beloved father departed this life on Valentine’s Day of 2022, approximately 16 months after my mother. I cannot elucidate the depth of my pain.  Losing my parents have cast me into a nightmare from which I pray to awaken.  Sadly, I cannot.  This is the reality of...

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My 22nd Anniversary

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of my second open heart surgery. Of course I am beyond grateful to witness this. Last year my phone rang. On the other side of the line was my daddy. " Happy Anniversary daddy's big, old baby! Your daddy will stay with you for as long...

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Happy 18th

Eighteen.  Adolescents eagerly await this year for the proclamation of adulthood. Eighteen is the day that I had my first open heart surgery.  At the tender age of 13, I wondering if I would in fact live to see my 18th birthday. My childhood cardiologist, whom is now...

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Just A Little Heart

My 2019 HealtheVoices name tag had the following message attached: “You must do the thing you think you cannot.” I read it and immediately my spirit stirred. The words exposed me. They called me out. I walked into the hotel anxious, ailing, disheveled, exhausted and...

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Inspired and On Fire

Hello all!! It’s been awhile since you’ve heard from me on my personal blog. I promise you will hear more from Reesie. I have been in an uncomfortable space for a few months. I am sure many of you can relate. The place where you know that something in your spirit is...

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Friends

Friends. We can think of many songs that were written about friends. “You’ve Got A Friend”, “That’s What Friends Are For”, “Anytime You Need A Friend”, “Friends” and “What About Your Friends?” I can name others but you understand my point. I listened to these song for...

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The Day Freedom Rang

June 1, 2017 THE DAY FREEDOM RANG Welcome to my blog spot!! I hope that you will enjoy journeying with me. Here, we will discuss matters of life, love, chronic illness, death, perseverance, God and faith. As you all know, I am a Heart Survivor and an MS Warrior. In...

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