It's a Merry Christmas for a Whole New Reason

Hi all it's been a while since my last post and I just wanted to catch you up and share the goodness of what God has done for my family in the last 2 and 1/2 months of this year. For those of you who keep in contact with me on Twitter and Facebook know that on Sunday, October 2,2011 five of my family members including both of my children were involved in a car accident right out of Detroit, MI. Although, they are still alive these last few months have been challenging for them as well as the caregivers. I never knew how hard it is when all you're doing is to therapy, having test, sitting in the ER and going to various doctors and not to mention the paperwork. As I look at my family I thank God that they are all still here alive and healing. This is the Favored Five on Thanksgiving 2011.

L-R Camille(my youngest fully ejected with closed head injury, facial fractures, c2 and c5 fractures of her neck, broken Left arm, broken right femur, Aunt Juanita (mulitple facial fractures and ribs, fractures of the lumbar spine and broken pelvis)Cousin Niecy(broken Left wrist and hand, broken ribs and total body bruised), Carmen(my oldest lacerations and scraps to her scalp, forhead, chest, hand, back and buttock with bruises to her abodomen, hands, left hip and PTSD)and Shay(complete right leg fractured and fractured left femur)


Everyday I thank God that they are still walking, talking and breathing. There are days of tears, pain and distress but mostly Joy. My Babygirl was completely ejected from the vehicle landing over in the small tree adjacent to the car and my oldest was partially ejected as she became stuck in the dashbaord of the car as she attempted to keep her sister in the car.

I put up a Christmas tree just to keep some symbol of normalcy in the home but there are no gifts under the tree this year as we have spent what we would have used on Doctor visits, medication, gas and household expenses. I share this with you not for pity or sadness but to let you know that material things are just that things. But what I'm looking forward to is getting up on Christmas morning and being able as I do every morning and kiss both my girls while thanking God that I can still hold them and we can laugh together. So as you think on what this season means to you I encourage you to look at your family and be happy that you still have each other.

I will return to share what else is going on with me in a week or so. Love you guys and Happy Holidays from my family to yours.

Grateful

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 @ 7p I texted my youngest daughter wanting to know why I had not heard from them. Laid my phone down and at 7 15p my phone rung it was the Monroe County Sherriff asking me if I was Phyllis. I said yes, but I wanted to think it was a cruel joke as he began to say these word. "Im sorry to inform you there has been a car accident and Camille(my younest daughter) was thrown from the car and the four others are injured as well. At that moment I am screaming and calling Jesus and telling him to shut up. The other line is beeping in, it the Chaplin from the hospital in Toledo asking me can I get there ASAP I live 2 1/2 hours away really?

Needless to say God has been good and my family is healing well I know that God is truly good and still in the Miracle working business.
Be blessed

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Made the BIG Move

Two weeks ago I gave my job my resignation and decided to follow my dream of being a Motivational speaker. Yes, it was a very big move especially when times are hard but I believe God when He spoke and said its time. Im thankful for the support of Mr. M and my family and friends.

I feel such a release of things that I just want to shout from the rooftop....people follow your dreams even if you stumble you can be proud of your efforts.

I will soon be advertising my first speaking event just waiting on some paperwork from my manager. I will be sharing more as I get it together.

On a different note I am so looking forward to getting back to my crafting especially my sewing efforts for my self because I need a more dressy wardrobe. I have primarily been in scrubs for the past 3 years. If you are reading this I need to find a goid deal on Copic Markers in a set.

Well I will be back later keep me in your prayers and I look forward to having pics of some FO's and of my Event.

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Cute Pic of the Day

Cute Pic of the Day. My little cousin Amyea 4 months old.

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Hello again I am trying to keep my word and post here regularly. Its currently raining and I want to go out for a Penn Station cheesesteak n fries. So in the mean time I am keeping myself busy by writing to you.

I am still working in my new venture of public speaking and have my first event on October 15th. I thank God for this opportunity and look forward to doing great things and impacting lives of my fellow sisters.

Back to fiber related talk I am looking on Ravelry for some new hat patterns for the winter and look forward to making a few cowls for the season.

Well I hope to be able to reveal my business name and logo and the purpose of my new venture. It looks like Penn Station is winning so I will brave the storm to satisfy my craving.

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Away but Thriving

Its been a very long time since my last post and so much is going on in my life. I think I will put this in a list form.
1. Was asked to be the Director of Outreach at my new church
2. Im preparing for my first Motivational Speaker Event in October(praying it becomes a career)
3. There has been some card making
4. But no knitting, crocheting, or sewing going on.

Now with that beubg said, I hope to return to regularly scheduled blogging.

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Away but Thriving

Its been a very long time since my last post and so much is going on in my life. I think I will put this in a list form.
1. Was asked to be the Director of Outreach at my new church
2. Im preparing for my first Motivational Speaker Event in October(praying it becomes a career)
3. There has been some card making
4. But no knitting, crocheting, or sewing going on.

Now with that beubg said, I hope to return to regularly scheduled blogging.

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Things I wish I had done differently here lately

I was just sitting on the side of my bed and the thought just hit me.

Here are some of those thoughts

I wish that when I chopped off my locs that I would've kept the length then I would be able to do the styles I'm dying totry


I wish that when I was going back to school that I had chose a different major.


I wish my house was all on one level but I thank God for my current home.


These are just a few thoughts that I had this morning but I am greatful for all we have. So with that I will say so long for now.

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Cards......Cards and more Cards Plus another Year Older and Wiser

First I want to celebrate a special personal day for me. Yes it's that time of year again I'm blessed to see another Birthday.

So I decided yesterday to make cards for a few people at church to spread a little Easter cheer.I do not have all of the materials used as I have to be honest and say I bought these supplies so long ago(few years)ago that I don't even have most of the names on them as they are all put in containers and cubbies. I will try to do better in the future but hope you will let me know what you think.

All in all I loved the process of making these cards and learned some new techniques thanks to Youtube videos. It's so nice that so many share their creative knowledge so freely. Thank you so much. Now in the morning I have to clean up the whirlwind of mess that is now my craft table.

I hope that you have a wonderful week and also thank you to my growing Followers. I miss the comradory of my fellow bloggers so please if you don't leave a comment at least check the boxes letting me know if you're at least interested in what's going on here. No lurkers we all have something to offer each other. With that be blessed.

Natural Hair and Crochet

OMG!!! Just realized as I was getting ready to post today that it has been almost a month since my last post. I have to say I loved my life more as a student than I do as an employeed person. When I worked at GM 4 days a week I still had more time than I do now for my crafting.

Last month Walgreens Pharmacy was premiering SheaMoisture product line and the special was buy 1 get 1 free so I stocked up on my favs. Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Reconstructive Elixir and new to my favs are African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo and Purification Masque also pictured is Yucca & Aloe Thickening Growth Milk(which my youngest Camille loves) Since I have dry scalp that has been very flaky with the changing of the weather as it always is the African Black Soap Shampoo and Purification Masque have been a true Godsend. Even Mr. M is liking it which I found to be good as he doesn't like to try new products especially if he thinks they are for girls only.

For those of you that like All Natural Products I have found they are good and live up to their advertisement as such. I recently changed my daily routine sine getting the new products and now I am washing my hair weekly with a Cowash mid week and then applying the Reconstructive Elixir as my oil as it is all I need. I have had much hair growth since my intial BC from my locs.

Here's my hair right after the Cowash tonight using the African Black Soap Purification Masque and the Reconstructive Elixir

I am still searching for hairstyles that fit my hairtype which I also finally took the time out to even diagnose. It is type 4b with some 4a mixed in the crown and very middle back of my hair. I did attempt to braid my hair Saturday and was not happy with how it was looking as it was a big distinction from my hair and the extention hair so I will have to get someone to braid it for me. Oh how I hate to pay for stuff I can do myself but this is a time that I may have to let that concept go. I also discovered a few new sites that are very educational for those considering, transitioning and rocking Natural hair. Rockin'It Napptural
and someone I am really loving is Ms. Nikki These are enough to get you started both provide a wealth of knowledge and give alot of resource information. A informed person is an empowered person.

Before I end this post to finish my laundry I want to share a project that I completed for a church member and spoke about in my previous post is here modeled by my oldest Carmen the pattern is found here

Be Creative and motivated to share your gifts with others to enrich, enlighten and empower someone else to greatness. Have a wonderful week.