Melanie's Pen

There are certain times when our lives seem so predictable. We know what’s going on from one day to the next which, isn’t a bad thing it is just a routine thing. Routines are a sequence of tasks or duties that are performed regularly. It’s normally done without any thought and/or it can be habitual. For instance, my morning routine after I rise is to pray and read a scripture. I do this between 4:30 and 6:30 a.m., without thinking and it’s predictable of me to some of my fami

What’s In Your Past That’s Holding You Hostage? What’s In Your Past That’s Holding You Back And Keeping You Down? What’s In Your Past That You Feel You Can’t Let Go Of? So, Your Past Have You And You Don’t Have It? I Know, It’s Easier Said Than Done To Move Past Something That Caused You So Much Agony And Pain. I Know Personally That Every Time You Move Forward There Can Be Something That Hits You In The Gut; Which, Pulls You Back. Or, The Pain Of That Punch Can Hurt So

The Mind Is One Of the most important organs of the body but just because you have sight doesn’t mean you’re not blind. I couldn’t imagine losing my sight, my life as I know it would be much different. I would have to make major adjustments which would cause me to change and, the outlook on my life to change as well. But, if you have sight without a vision or plan it is the same as going through life blindly. It is like having a mind that is blind and eyes that are usel

The youth are important, and they need to feel like they are. We as parents need to help them start building their self-esteem at a young age. When children are old enough to talk parents need to teach them how to start making positive self-statements. Proverbs 23:7 states that “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he”. Matthew 12:34 “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Therefore, when the youth hear criticism all the time they tend to believe what they h

My friend and I were having our weekly chat and she said to me “I’m tired and I feel stuck and burned-out. I have been married for ten years with two kids and it’s all about them but never about me. I cook, clean, pick up, drop off, and our vacations consist of the whole family. I need some quality time for myself”! She said, “I don’t know what it really means to take care of me. On the outside I look great and, on the inside, I’m a wreck. So, I’m asking you what am I to

I laid across my bed thinking of my present, my future, and my past and almost became sad because at the beginning of the year my life changed drastically. But then I realized I have so much to be thankful for because the past is just that it is the past. Then I stood, and I was quickly reminded that I can stand tall with my shoulders back, chin up, and head held high smiling at the start of something new. 2017 is history and 2018 is a gift to me. I’m leaving all baggage

My organization “Strengthen The Bond” is about Mothers and Daughters healing, connecting, growing, and celebrating each other while strengthening their bond. But, what about when a mother needs help when she can no longer connect with her child. Can another mother step in and help when needed? Or, do that someone really have to be a mother to help when that mother is helpless? Can the child connect or bond with someone else other than his or/her mother when in distress?

Today was a great day after all I went through! I knew that I had a long day ahead of me as I was preparing to travel. I grabbed my suitcase and hurried out the door running late but I made it to the airport in time. There was no fear in sight but change happened quickly. The kiosk I used to retrieve my boarding pass kept telling me to go to the ticket counter to talk with a representative. When I got to the ticket counter the representative took my identification and proceed

I’ve been to the mountaintop and I didn’t know how I would make it, but once I got there I realized that I climbed it all alone. Yes my family was there to push and encourage me by letting me know that I could do it and I did. But, it wasn’t without struggle or pain and knowing that I had to rely on a higher power, because the climb was not easy. But, I endured it! It was breathtaking and peaceful, satisfying and rewarding when I made it there. When I think about the experien

As I stroll along Lake Michigan on a beautiful summer’s day with the rays of the sun shining down on me; I started thinking. I started thinking how God impregnated me with the vision to create Strengthen The Bond. I carried this baby for 10 months and “boy oh boy” it was the longest pregnancy one could ever have. Some nights it was long and sleepless and then other nights I slept like the baby I was carrying. Then, on May 13, 2017 I gave birth. Strengthen The Bond was he