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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...

I remember my 21st birthday.  Excitement filled my being as I welcomed the induction into adulthood, or more specifically womanhood. I wanted to conquer the world. My parents and my childhood cardiologist had in depth discussions with me about life.  They advised me...

November 20, 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of my second open heart surgery.  This is a milestone my family and I looked forward to. A commemoration of how I defied the odds set against me.  An opportunity to reflect on the blessings and lessons learned throughout my...

Hello all! It has been awhile. I hope you are safe and being good to yourself. It may be difficult to imagine what being good to yourself actually entails under our current circumstances, however, try to find something that makes your soul smile. I must say that to be...

Today marks the 19th anniversary of my second open heart surgery. I remain on a spiritual pilgrimage to assess my life, express my truth and accept all that I am. The number 19 is remarkable and it carries a colossal message. 19 symbolizes surrender. 19 signifies...

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...

I remember as a young woman usually after a heartache, unrequited love, an unrealized dream or general disappointment my mother would console me by saying “it wasn’t meant for you.” I didn’t find much comfort in those words back then. Today, they become more and more...

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...

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...

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...

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...