Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "LOVE is LOVELY", "Life is precious handle with PRAYER!", "When You're Down to Nothing God's UP to Something", Inspirationals.
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Whirlwind
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I have no idea why I am sitting here about to tell the world
about my situation, but maybe it will help someone.
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A little over a year ago I found myself back home, working two
jobs, single, feeling alone and pregnant.
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Now the reason for me being back home was so that I could save
some money so that I might be able to buy my first home. I was
working two jobs so that I could pay my current bills off.
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I also wanted to start a new career. I was a nail tech and an
intake person. I was 28 years old, a single woman longing to be
married but finding myself alone and pregnant which I thought
would never happen.
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My mother and step-father gave me the option to move in for one
year so that I could save a little faster. Well my year had
come to a close and it was time to go, if you know what I mean.
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One day I felt like I was sitting in a chair in the middle of
the room and looking above only to see the whirlwind of my
problems going around me. I was like “wow if I get pulled up
into this mess I’d just keel over.” Well you know what happened
next. Our words do have power because all of a sudden it seems
as though I became trapped in this whirlwind.
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I then began to give up until I remembered that God said that we
should cast all of our worries unto Him, so I began to pray a
prayer with all my heart. With faith I believed that He would
fix all of this, but I didn’t quite know how.
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The next day while working at the nail shop around 5 p.m.,
I began to tell a client of mine about my situation. After
crying all over myself at the end of her appointment, she gave
me a big hug and said that I was strong and everything would
work itself out. Now that was the last thing that I wanted to
hear. I was in trouble and needed major help.
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So by the end of my shift around 10 p.m. that client of mine who
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Jan 23 2012
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", "LOVE is LOVELY".
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Aretha Franklin is engaged….
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Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.
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The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.
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The 69-year-old jokes: “No, I’m not pregnant.”
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Franklin and Wilkerson became engaged over the holidays.
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Jan 03 2012
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First Lady, Michelle Obama welcomes young runners participating in Run Across America health campaign at the South Lawn of the White House…
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First lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has become an advocate for healthy eating, veterans and military families, poverty awareness and women’s rights. Here are some recipes created with Michelle’s veggies in the White House kitchen, and served to the Obama family on a fairly regular basis….
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Enjoy…!
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Herb Sherry Vinaigrette (serves 6)
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2 pounds assorted seasonal garden greens like arugula and and baby spinach
6 chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon thyme
zest from 1 lemon
6 sprigs chives, chopped
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For the Vinaigrette
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Dec 18 2011
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Season 10
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Top 3 finalists: Lauren Alaina (aka the Chosen One) and Haley Reinhart wowed their way to the top in fabulous style and fashion……
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Haley Reinhart performs “Beautiful”
by Carole King
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Lauren Alaina performs “Flat on the Floor”
by Katrina Elam
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Haley Reinhart performs “Bennie and the Jets”
by Elton John
and also
“You’ve Really got a Hold on Me”
by The Miracles
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Naima Adedapo performs “Summertime”
by George Gershwin
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Ashton Jones performs “Love All Over Me”
by Monica
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May 13 2011
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Advice & Tips.
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Bath by Bettijo Relief
Organic Stick
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Head hurts? Try one of these doctor-approved pain relievers.
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Relaxation Techniques
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Best for: Soothing stress before a headache starts.
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Apr 12 2011
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Engagements of the Year … 2010!
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
After eight years of dating, Prince William popped the question during a Kenyan vacation in October. Middleton, who now wears Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring, will walk down the aisle April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Keith Britton and Zoe Saldana
After 10 years of dating, Britton popped the question in June — but Saldana prefers to keep their engagement private. “She doesn’t even introduce him as her fiancé,” a source said. “She likes to keep her personal life to herself and wants people to focus on her as an actress.”
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Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy
The former American Idol judge proposed to the makeup artist in February. “I’m smitten with Mezghan. I think she’s The One,” Cowell said before presenting Hussainy with an estimated $750,000 ring. “You know when you’ve found somebody very special.”
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Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker
The couple first announced their engagement at a small party with friends and family in September. “I cannot believe that God has been this kind that he would gift me this man,” Nash gushed of Tucker. The lovebirds will tie the knot in May 2011.
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Shannon Brown and Monica
The singer met her future fiancé when he played her love interest in the video for her song “Love All Over Me.” Engaged in October, Monica said she and the L.A. Lakers player are “realistic” about their future and “know who we are.”
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
After the news of their engagement was broken in November, Simpson hinted that their wedding
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Apr 01 2011