About myself. I am a country girl, raised in South Alabama. My grand parents were farmers and so was My parents . Dad did some carpenter work and Mother helped him "truck farm" and always kept the house and took care of us children.
I am the 3rd child of 6. I am the oldest girl of the bunch. I lost my oldest brother when he was a senior in high school. I was only 5 yrs old but remember his death very well. My father was driving and drinking at the time.
My mother was in the hospital about to deliever my sister the 5th sibling. My dad picked up us kids from school early, left me, my sister and brother with my grandparents and took my oldest brother with him.
My brother had drivers license and could have drove but Dad was in control, or at least he always tried to be. The accident happen when someone pulled out in front of him.
The results were Dad being in one hospital in serious condition, my brother died instantly, Mother in another hospital in serious conditions due to complications of child birth.
I believe my father went through many years of grief, regrets and self pitty. He dranked for many reasons. So my child hood was not a pleasant one.
My father was saved and quit drinking about seven years ago. He was concerned about his salvation and asked God to forgive him daily. He also asked us kids to forgive him and we have.
I am certain he is resting in peace and having a family reunion in Heaven. I think my father would be a great testimony to others. I know he quit drinking with the help of many prayers. His desire to please the Lord grew with his age. My love, understanding and respect only grew for him. So if you are struggling with a love one addiction, never give up. Keep God close to you and you will be victorious.
Growing up, my Grandparents were my life savers. They were very strong in their religious faith and taught me that Christ died for me.
They often took me to Church and talked to me about being a lady and a Christian. So thanks to all you Grandparents who are struggling to raise or teach your grandchildren. They will never forget you or your love.
See when my grandparents taught, I listened. I read my bible as a teen and had strong beliefs that God was walking with me. My faith has never waivered.
I decided I wanted to help others that may be going through a tough childhood so I went to college and earned my BS degree in Social work.
A teacher once told me I couldn't solve the world's problems, and my answer to him, "I know, but I can make a difference." With God's help and guidance I am doing just that.
I work with families and children of abuse and negelect. I provide family support, stress management, anger management, and parenting in order for the home to be a more stable environment.
I also work with the the children in the home, school and day care to promote a positve self esteem, build good character traits, build social skills, behavior modification, anger management and age appropriate behaviors.
I assist the families to doctor's appointments, advocate for their needs, and empower them to have hope and faith.
God continues to walk with me and talk to me. Whenever things seem hopless I turn to God. Smiling as I type, He always answers! There has been many times a faimily was about to become homeless and I ask God to help me help them.
He has always lead me in the right direction. All at once it becomes clear where I need to go to find affordable housing, or who I need to see to get assistance on a gas or light bill.
My families always deeply appreciate the things I do and has even called me a mircle worker. But I reply by saying, " Give praise to God, it was his work, I am just his helper. " I truly love my job, and the families I work with.
I give all the praise to God daily. There are so many things I am grateful to him for. The most precious gift he has given me is my son. I have always loved children, but it wasn't meant for me to give birth.
James, my son, was 2 yrs and 5 month old when God opened the door to adoption. I will never forget the first time I saw him. He was so cute with long blonde curls. His favorite word was big. I prayed for a child for many many years and now the day had finally came.
I am working daily to teach him of God and God's love. I am giving him back to God. I know he will be a great leader for God one day. He is a member of the young mens training class and learning how to be a leader for God.
I also praise God for my wonderful Husband. I had almost given up on finding a good Christian man to be my life time mate and father for James. I prayed daily and when the time was right he answered me.
Daymond and I, dated for a year before I married him. I felt that God brought us together but I wanted to build a healthy relationship with the three of us before we married.
We all compliment the other. We work hand in hand to build our "home here in Alabama" with Love and Laughter and build "our Heavenly home" with Love, Faith, and Devotion to Christ.