Archive for Confessions of a Former Hot, Single Mess

3am Meetings With God

When I was stationed in Okinawa some years ago, I woke up early in the morning…long before it was time for me to go to work. At first, I thought something was wrong so I went to medical and told them what was happening. I…

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A Lesson On Not Tending To My Garden

Yesterday afternoon I went outside to the back yard with my dog – who does not like “going potty” in high grass, wet grass or rain. It had just rained. Plus, the grass was overgrown since I hadn’t made time to cut it. So she gingerly…

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When Goodbyes Are Bittersweet and Necessary

On Thursday February 14, I said goodbye to my coworkers at my previous place of employment. The occasion was that I had accepted a job with another agency and am due to start tomorrow. The luncheon was also meant to serve as a birthday celebration…

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The weight of body armor

Charleston, SC: July 15, 2012 Ephesians 6:11 “Put on all God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil” While I was wearing my uniform today and thinking about all the additional gear we get sometimes just…

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Have to

Charleston, SC: Summer 2012 A woman I met recently told me that my name means “have to” in Patois. I thought it was very fitting because when I get it in my mind or in my spirit to do something – I have to do…

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Joy behind the smile

Hampton, VA: Summer 2012 I was recording a video in this picture. Right before I hit play on the feedback, I thought “Gee…I look awfully joyful”. Then I realized I was. Not everything in my life was the way I wanted it at that time,…

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