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...
