TricaB™ : All you need

This is dedicated to my mimi! (Mom) I had to get permission first on this of course! My mother graciously agreed for me to share a little of her story. Thank you MiMi! So to give reason as to why I have been absent from my blogging duties, I have been pre-occupied in the role as daughter. This thing called “Life”. (Oldest child that duty) No offense Jay! Currently my mother is in surgery. I am not going to lie I was a nervous wreck for a minute. The beauty of all of this is my mother is the strongest woman I know outside of my grandmother. I am convinced to believe that she is made of steel. Her strength goes beyond human understanding. Her heart I do believe is made of gold and her compassion is immeasurable. It hit me this morning how blessed I am to have such a powerful and confident woman that knows EXACTLY who she is. Her confidence is fierce. I think her confidence should be patent and sold. Just that alone would make her a Billionaire. I am still trying to figure out the secret to it. After all of that I realize that many people are not fortunate to have the luxury of being born into…. I would say royalty! No I do not live in a castle or ride in a horse driven carriage nor was I born with a silver spoon in my mouth BUT to be holding the D.N.A of strength, influence and integrity makes me the wealthiest woman alive.

The surgery today is her Answered Prayer. Answered Prayer Seriously?!?! YES!

Back in1995 my mother was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors pretty much said there is nothing else we can do for you. She was given two years to live with or without chemo. However, the doctors were completely wrong about their diagnoses. It is 2014 and she is still here and in good health. The power of prayer and faith works! A person cannot go wrong with these two. But you have to believe. The cool thing about faith is it just requires the size of a mustard seed. That’s it!

My mother believed and when she returned back to the doctor’s office the cancer was gone. God had healed my mother from Cancer! Believe what you want but I am a believer. There was a tremendous fight of course. It was a long HARD FIGHT to live BUT she kept on believing. Her faith transcended healing. So naturally I would characterize her as a fighter! More like my own personal super hero.

My mother is an ordained minister. I can honestly say that she lives and practices what she preaches. There is nothing shady or two-faced about her. A virtuous woman indeed! An example that I can learn from. Now, I am not trying to say that she is perfect or without blemishes but she certainly walks in integrity.

The story does continue but the message that I am trying to transmit to you is Faith! Out of her testimony and experience God has outlined a ministry. She is now a Cancer and Wellness Advocate. The testimony has turned into her passion/love. (On a comical side) this is all she talks about! I am her sounding board for many ideas and thoughts. Her mission now is to educate, motivate, and share her story through public speaking, health and wellness seminars around the world.

Again, today’s surgery is an answered prayer. I promised my mother that I would not tell all of the details I would leave that for her to share! The greatest feeling for me, is knowing that she will no longer have to be in constant pain/discomfort. She can now continue her work FULL SPEED ahead! And TODAY she will be freed from a thorn that has been harassing her for 20 years! She says often: “The devil might TRY to slow me down but he can NEVER stop me!”

Please forgive me if I come off as bragging, that is not my intent but my mother is just SO DARN amazing. I am proud to know her and pray that I can obtain at least ¼ of her character. Of, course I only told a fraction of her story but I just wanted to dedicate this post to my mimi. Because I do believe in celebrating people while they are alive and can HEAR the adoration. I LOVE YOU MIMI!

So, Ladies and Gentlemen celebrate the people in your life that have deposited good things into you. It can be anyone. It doesn’t have to be a blood relative; it could be the mailman etc. If he/she puts a little sunshine in your life let them know it. Don’t wait until it is too late and they can no longer hear you. I don’t care how old/young or strong a person is everyone needs to be loved and adored every once in a while. Lastly, let your Faith be the navigation for your life. It doesn’t have to be much but use it and RUN with it. All you need is a mustard seed. Whatever, challenges you may be dealing with Faith and Prayer REALLY does work if you believe! Everything is possible, Just Believe!

Peace and Blessings!