7/1/24

What are you most worried about for the future?

Honestly, the economy. I have seen what it is doing to our community and our kids. I have an adult child who is just starting out, and has gotten his barber license. Just to turn around and get two more jobs until he builds his clientele and have a steady stream of income.

I worry because there are so many young adults out there struggling without the help of an adult to guide them through life.

I’m scare that the economy is going to be so bad that these young adults and families won’t be able to thrive. Which will cause them to have less self confidence and the willingness to try.

I honestly pray for our country and for our future. I know everyone is struggling right now, not just the younger generation. The older generations as well.

June’s Health Recipe

Eating foods that will help improve your health. Substitute if allergic to any of the vegetables.

By eating foods that are bright in color, and have health benefits. Recipes as this one is good for those with cardiovascular disease. Low sodium intake.

Make your health a priority.

6/24/24

How important is spirituality in your life?

As I have gotten older, my spirituality has gotten more important in my life. I think as a young, broken child, I was just trying to survive from one day to the next.

As I have gotten older and have adult kids of my own. I attend church regularly, and learning more as person of God.

It is where I started my foundation when I was 28, broken and lost with two boys depending on me. I did what most young, traumatized people do, I ran away from my problems by using drugs. I got to a point, that I was so sick of seeing that person in the mirror, from that point on 2008, I turned a new chapter.

I got clean, put myself through college and graduated with a Bachelors in Management. Started working for a school district which taught me important skills. After 14 years in the school, I had a health decline which lead to my current employment as a health coach.

My spirituality has given me a sense of peace during the hard times. I will always worship and spread praise for what he has done in my life.

6/23/24

How do you practice self-care?

Self care for me comes in several ways: spiritual, mental, & physical.

I make it mandatory four days out of the week, to get my exercise in. I live with auto immune diseases and chronic pain. I do not need to speed up the rate of death, by not taking care of my physical well being.

My mental growth is healing from past childhood trauma by reading, researching, listen to educational and motivational podcast. I am accountable for healing me.

My spiritual growth is spending more time in the word and praying to God. I’m not ashamed, because the older I have become and seeing the world as it is today.

By taking care of these needs, my life has become more fruitful.

6/20/24

Who is your favorite historical figure?

I don’t think I have a favorite historical figure. I think everyone who was apart of history is interesting. Just being able to see the growth from when I was born to now. 45 years of changes and people changing the world.

6/19/24

Write about your first crush.

The only crush I remember to this day, was when I was in 8th grade. The kid at the time, approached me and I we have been friends ever since. We dated throughout Middle school and throughout HS.

It was an enjoyable time, and we remain friends even though we are both happily married.

6/18/24

What countries do you want to visit?

France and Spain are on my bucket list. So much history that I would love to learn about and observe.

6/14/24

Describe one of your favorite moments.

The birth of my kids was my favorite moment. Besides the pain, and discomfort. Being able to bring a child into this world is a miracle within itself. I was a young mom, which I had to grow up early. I wouldn’t change it for the world, because I was neglected as a child. I grew up with abandonment issues and didn’t know the meaning of love.

My son, taught me unconditional love. I knew I wanted to be the mom I never had. I wanted to be that mom, that I needed the most growing up in this world. It was an emotional struggle for many years, but my boys taught me something that I needed.

Living with Chronic Inflammation

As I’m finding the words to write this, I’m in excruciating pain. Day two with this on going pain throughout my shoulder and upper back.

This isn’t new to me, this has been my life for close to 18 years. I have to admit, this health roller coaster has been my least favorite. However, as bumpy as the ride, I still standing.

Nutrition and exercise has been my secret to being active with chronic inflammation. My diet not longer consist of red meat, dairy, or gluten products. I have noticed that my inflammation occurs when I’m sick, and when the weather changes.

I have a passion to continue my research and helping others who suffer from autoimmune.

2015 Infusion from Chronic ITP

6/13/24

What notable things happened today?

Speaking to my oldest son. I was a single for many years, and was a young mom at that. My son was growing up along beside me. Our relationship is solid. He graduated high school during Covid in 2020. Then moved within 2 months to a neighboring city to chase his dream as a barber. As our kids get older, our relationship becomes more of a friendship because they are now adults. Life is too short for chaos, I cherish these moments.