Mother, daughter and her whole ghost

Mother, daughter and her whole ghost

Each curl, Each coil, Each wayward strand, Whispers a chorus, “Yes, we made it, hand in hand.” On nimble fingers, A dance of hope took flight, Stray strands gathered Like whispers of past fight. The hold and movement, mend the mane in grips of grit. By the...
Unconventional Mentoring: Building a Brand with Radio

Unconventional Mentoring: Building a Brand with Radio

Plan time: Sunday 5:00pm- 6:00pmShow time: Wednesday 7:30- 9:00pm In the whirlwind of daily life, we find time for an unconventional form of mentorship. Most Sundays, I gather with four young people, not for a formal classroom setting, but for a radio show....
It’s ok to die

It’s ok to die

Exhaustion settled into my bones, a heavy weight after years of caring for my father through his final illness. But exhaustion wasn’t the only feeling. A flicker of warmth ignited in my chest as I remember daddy. I love him as worship. The woman whom I am...
It’s ok to die

Matthew 7:7

As a child who grew up in foster care, I prayed to be able to take care of myself and my family. Now, God has answered that prayer. Matthew 7:7 I’ve recently transitioned from caring for my grandmother to caring for my mother. While caring for my mom is demanding, I’m...