I won’t discuss how I’ve been hurt, rejected, or even cheated out of something everyone (including the cheater!) knew I deserved. I can only say that it is a wonderful thing that Grace and Mercy follow me, because were it any other way, there is no telling what kind of mindset I would have at this time in my live. I am blessed, and at this point, I mean to be a blessing to others.

As always, thank you for your words of wisdom.

Revelations 3:8

When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go. Only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He’ll catch you when you fall, or He’ll teach you how to fly! ‘The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor. If you believe, send it. If you don’t believe, delete it. God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close.

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing…

Yeah, the devil is busy. It seems as if the 1st of the year is when he’s the busiest. However, I’ve learned that if you hold on to God’s hand, he’ll never lead us astray.

My personal issue is simply dealing w/rejection.

How do you shake the feeling?!
When everything you do/go, reminds you of that hurt & pain?!

From relationships, to the job, to my family, rejection is more prominent in my life than ever. It’s amazing to me that rejection seems so small to those doing the rejecting. Some people don’t even care about the ramifications of their actions.

I’m not gonna bore you w/the details (which we’ve already discussed via phone), but you know more than anyone how much of a blessing you’ve been to me. You’ve helped me when I was at my lowest. I will never be able to thank you enough.

I say this to you: Be encouraged. The road you’re on is greater than you can imagine. You are literally delivering people from their troubles & encouraging us to get up, get out & get something. To go after our dreams.

We are using you as our living example of what we can accomplish if we allow God to order our steps.

You’re doing a great job of inspiring us to simply do better…but don’t quit your day job (lol)!

I often struggle in my professional life because I climbed the ladder of education so swiftly. By 27 I was a Principal at one of the worst schools in the city of Chicago. My life was threatened by gangs on a daily basis and yet, through this turmoil, I was able to lead the school to an increase in reading scores by 12%. Although I left this school midyear, I often look back on those experiences and not only do I remember the daily anxiety attacks or being escorted to my car by security, but I also remember the looks on children’s eyes when I told them that I truly believed in them and because of that I was going to ride them.

Even more amazing was the looks in their eyes when I followed up with riding them. Throughout this whole time, my family and friends and especially my husband kept telling me that God had called me there for a higher purpose.

I’m now at a tremendously less violent school that I founded, but there are still those daily events that make me want to throw in the towel. I’ve even begun searching out alternate opportunities at a time when the economy is less than friendly. What I need to meditate on now is that while turmoil is inevitable in life, God has me here for his pre-determined purpose AND the blessing is great! I get to see young minds being shaped each day, interact with loving parents AND have my own personal “Kids Say the Darndest Things” moments EVERY day!!!!

Peace and love,
April

Thank you for your comments. Wow! God is really taking me through a tough period in which I am to develop an understanding of what it truly means to be in relationship. Right now, there is an unprecedented attack on our families, our homes, and our personal lives. Much of this is because we have a lack of understanding on what it means to be in relationship. I have put these topics aside for a while, but I plan to move forward in discussing these issues. And I promise, just like before, I will give it to you with all of the transparency that I can physically and emotionally handle.

We all need to be in heavy prayer. I think I may use this to establish a virtual prayer wall. I encourage you all to send this to your friends & family that you know may also need help and we can all stand together in prayer.

CLK

1. A relation between people;
2. A state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection);
3. A state involving mutual dealings between people

That is so nice on paper but now only if I was able to meet someone that knows that same definition of the word. I only meet men who see the nice hips and the big lips. I have not met a man who cares about my heart and what makes me happy. Is it too much to ask for someone to love me more then they love them self. God didn’t make us so we would spend the rest of our live alone. That was found in the first book in the Bible. How many more holidays will I have to see by myself? How many more night will I have to sleep alone? How many more night will I have to hear my little girl ask God to send her mother a husband?

This blog was awesome. There is so much turmoil/drama in my life right now (relationships, finances, etc.), but I continue to strive forward. I push forward because like yourself, I know I’ve been called for a particular purpose in this life. I know that I am not alone, but there are just so many roadblocks and haters and it gets hard and trying sometimes. Please keep me uplifted in prayer. Thanks for the blog. Love ya!