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Good Parenting Can Lead Teenagers to Make Positive Choices
As a mother of two teenagers, I have learned that you should never berate or speak down to your children or teenagers. Instead, I encouraged both of my teenagers to strive for anything they wanted to do. My daughter and my son lived with their father and step-mom for various reasons, one being that they…
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Random Acts of Kindness….Pass it On!
About Picture This year, while gathering up Christmas presents for your family and friends. Try to grab a gift or two for a neighbor that you know has no family or a family that may be under privileged. These little random acts of kindness will bring joy to those, who may be lonely or feel sad…
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My Son is Moving!!!
My son DJ has been a constant jewel in my life, but he is about to set off on an adventure with his father and step-mother. I am sad but happy that he leaving to a whole new town. He will be far away from me and I will miss him so much, yet I know that his…
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My Published Books
This is a picture of the 3 books that I have available to be purchase. I have a poetry book, children’s short stories, and I have a novella about a christian teenage girl overcoming school violence. Buy your copy today. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/imogenrayne
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Our Vacation Last Month
My husband and I after swimming in Lake Lindsey Grace in Screven, Ga. We had a wonderful time together and hanging out with my special friends from church. We spent time swimming together and my husband helped our friend fix stuff at her house. Additionally, we went out to eat and enjoyed the company of my…
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My Journey to Eating Healthier
Before you decide to eat healthier, you must be willing to change your eating habits for the rest of your life. I learned first to read the nutrition label on all foods, thanks to a special friend that has been helping me with tips and ideas. I spent years eating the wrong portion sizes and…
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Cherish Perrywinkle: A Tragedy That Could Have Been Prevented
Jacksonville, FL.-June 22, 2013– An eight year-old girl named Cherish Lily Perrywinkle was kidnapped from a Wal-Mart on the northside of Jacksonville, FL. The child’s body was found on Saturday, June 22, 2013 near a church on Broward Rd. The suspect Donald James Smith, who is 56 year-old, befriended the child’s mother Rayne Perrywinkle at…
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A Little Glimpse into Jean Plyler’s Life
Jean E. Plyler of 8048 Park City Dr. in Jacksonville, FL, died on May 29, 2013. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was born on April 24, 1936 and she lived most of her life in Jacksonville, FL.She was preceded in death by her husband of…
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My Grandma’s Disguise…
I want to honor her with this poem today, Since, she loved me in her own special way. She didn’t receive an award for taking care of us, However, she never complained or made a fuss. Never did she get angry or begin to swear, Whenever, I need her, she was always there. Because, she…
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Nothing is Impossible with God
Many times we give up too fast and forget that God has given us a destiny to follow using our talents that he has given each of us. Unfortunately, we believe that the road to our dreams may be far off and impossible to obtain. Throughout life, we tend to forget that God can always…
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Father’s Day Gifts on a Budget
Buying gifts on any budget can be easier than you think, since there are thousands of presents you could choose from. However, Father’s Day is not about giving expensive gifts and going broke celebrating. In this economic downturn, many families won’t have extra money to spend on a gift for their father. So, here are…
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Finding Comfort through God
Sometimes we may feel alone in our daily walk through life, but we should not feel this way with Jesus in our heart. Thankfully, God will send the Holy Spirit to comfort us, whenever we may need to be comforted due to life’s troubles or trials. Our Heavenly Father gives us the fellowship with those,…
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Forgiving Yourself and Others
Have you struggled with forgiving someone, who has hurt you or abused you? Do you find yourself thinking about it a lot lately? If so, this is normal to feel, whenever someone you trust has intentionally hurt you. However, you must find a way to give your hurt and pain to the Lord, for he…
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Fighting the Good Fight
In the daily trials that you face, you begin learning more about yourself and your desires. You learn how much you can handle, without God at your side. Soon, you will learn how to let him take control of your entire life. He has given freewill to choose and dream, like everyone else in the…
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Promises to Those Battling the Blues
Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume your mind. Sometimes, it is…
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Allow God to Handle Your Burdens
As someone who has a lot of stress in my life, I have learned that sometimes I get overwhelmed by the stresses in my everyday life. I am learning to have faith in Jesus Christ and allow him to carry my burdens for me. Learning to manage stress or worry is difficult for some people,…
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Alzheimer’s, Memory and Emotions
By, David M. Gillespie (Guest Blogger) During 2009, 2010, I worked as an advocate for residents of long term care communities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This experience brought me close to many people suffering from Alzheimer’s. Several years ago, my own father –in-law died from a similar disease. I learned first…
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The Day Cancer Changed My Family’s Life
My wife Heather and I learned that life can change at any second when, on November 21, 2005, our lives tumbled into chaos as the doctor diagnosed Heather with life-threatening cancer – malignant pleural mesothelioma. It was the day that life crumbled and the day that I entered the role of caregiver – a role…
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The Greatest Man I Ever Knew…My Grandpa!
Without you, I am not sure where I would be, Grandpa, you are the reason that I became me. The guidance you have shown me through the years, Helped me chase my dreams and forget my fears. You never turned me away or told me good-bye, With you beside me, I gained the courage to…
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