I just finished a new workout. Strength training. At my age! As I walk this grieving journey, I owe it to myself, those I remember, and those I serve to be fit. It’s African American Women’s Fitness Month. And I’m worth it.

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As I prayed for you today, Mum, something about you impressed me. Your love. That love that confounds you. That love that cherishes memories. That love that sustains you. That love that reaches heaven. Your love, Mum, is a love that endures.

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A friend reminded me of the importance of stretching. It physically eases sore muscles. Stretching is a powerful tool for our emotional hurts, too. Spiritual stretching keeps us whole.

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Do you remember Janet Jackson’s popular ‘90s song, “What have you done for me lately?” It posed a good question to someone who was not holding up their end of a relationship. Now, I’m taking a twist on her question to ask you - what have you done for you lately?

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I had to have some testing this morning. An ultrasound to be exact. The wild goose chase I was sent on to get to ultrasound took me where I did not want to be, but the path back led me to grace.

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One year. It’s been one year. At times, I’ve felt like I had faceplanted into a wall or down the steps with everything that’s happened during the course of this past year. Despite all of it, I’ve learned some things. Like how much I appreciate life.

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You know how you dream and pray and wish for something but never get it? Then you see someone else with it and you feel some kind of way about it? I’m thinking about how other people have what I’ve prayed for. Like a son. I’m thinking about moms who have sons. I’m thinking about Mums who’ve lost sons, too.

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I’ve learned to raise my hand on my own behalf. I’ve learned to raise my hand to say - See me. Hear me. Help me. Grief empowers me to do that for myself.

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I said in a post the other day, “Treat yourself like you are someone you love.” Several people asked about that statement. Well, loving you with encouragement, motivation and inspiration starts on the inside. Delve in with me.

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Last night, President Biden delivered a speech that I needed. In it he said, “but I promise you the day will come a small the memory of the loved one you lost will bring a smile to your lips before a tear to your eye.” I know those days. I have more of them. But I still needed his speech.

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