Tag Archives: #HealthyAging

Moving the Grief

I just participated in a Grief Yoga practice with Paul Denniston for Mother’s Day. The beauty of this practice is that you move the pain. As a Mother myself, I never want to purposely harm my own children. Yet, what … Continue reading

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Remembering The Mothers In My Life!

I awakened this morning and realized, You Are The Matriarch! This can’t be possible. Yet here I am. Missing my Mother, Grandmothers, Aunties and Other Mother Figures in my life who helped mold and shape me into the woman I … Continue reading

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Glimmers Of Hope

I truly enjoyed the NAMI Southwest Ohio Walk for Mental Health earlier today. It was amazing to see so many people turn out. I volunteered at the NAMI information table. I had an opportunity to meet new people and see … Continue reading

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Reflections

I have learned a few lessons in life that I want to share with you… If you can’t say anything nice, keep your mouth shut! You have two ears and one mouth, listen twice as much as you speak! Dorris … Continue reading

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Happy 30th Birthday Destin!

Wow! How did we get here so quickly? I can hardly believe you are 30 today!! It is a joy being your Mama! You are such a loving and compassionate person. Your love for your family has been evident since … Continue reading

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Happy Heavenly Birthday Gina!

Beloved Gina, So much has changed since your transition a year ago. Our baby girl has grown by leaps and bounds! Christy is quite a little princess! She loves to wear dresses! Especially the ones that stand out so she … Continue reading

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Better Is Coming!

“Better Is Coming, Mama!” Thank you Destin for reminding me of this many years ago. We were going through a rough time then. But the wisdom of my daughter propelled me to keep going. The song, I’ve Got A Testimony, … Continue reading

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Celebrating!!

I have been leading support groups off and on for the past 18 years. I really like the model that the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) uses for their support groups! The Connections Support Groups are for individuals diagnosed … Continue reading

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Celebrating Life

I am so thankful for the opportunities I have had to celebrate life! My beautiful and dear friend and sister, Kittie Lynn Dunn-Thomas, truly lived a life worth celebrating. I am so thankful for my brother Earl driving us to … Continue reading

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Yet I Am Holding On!

It has been a whirlwind of emotions for me over the past several days. One of my dearest childhood friends made her transition to the Ancestral Realm on Thursday afternoon. Kittie Lynn Dunn Thomas will truly be missed. Kittie and … Continue reading

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