Thanks for joining my blog. I appreciate you more than I can articulate into words. This blog is therapeutic for me for two reasons: 1. I don't want to cry alone. I feel that crying and not sharing will just make me depressed and I do NOT have time to be depressed. 2. I'm a survivor. This is not my first time being homeless and I really don't think my tear should be wasted. If I'm going to struggle, I want you to relaize what you have and I want you to know that, if you're going through something, you can make it through.
My blogs will include two parts: my struggle and my inspiration through the struggle. I will be brutally honest about EVERYTHING. You can comment about anything and, if you ask me anything, I will answer you as acurately and as candidly as possible.
I'm an English teacher, but, from time to time, I will totally abandon accurate usage concerning grammar and mechanics. Please do the same. ;-)
Finally, I am not looking for any help from anyone. This blog is not a ploy for support; instead, it is a cry for understanding for people on so many different levels. OMG! We really look down on people and judge people without admiting it. Please take a moment everytime you read an entry to check yourself. I will do the same. I hope, by the end of this experience, I would be an even better person.
Well, check out the blog and have fun...I love you all and hope this blog serves the purpose for which it was intended. GBY!
i'm so proud of you yoli! thank you for allowing me a glimpse into your world.
ReplyDeleteHey lady.I'm new to this blogging,but I'll be checking you out.Peace.
ReplyDeleteBe encouraged in the Lord he will sustain you through all this.I am proud to be a part of your journey to succeed
ReplyDelete@ Eunice, thanks, I couldn't have done this without you.
ReplyDelete@t2lukecage, I'm new to it too. I appreciate your taking the time to visit and read. GBY!
@ Moet, thank you. I receive that. He is filling my cup daily and I know that there is a purpose for this. I'm interested in what I will learn and I am not afraid. We will have greater character coming out and we will never come back down this road again.
I cant believe i did not know! im so sorry you are going through this been there myself with a very ill infant. so trust me i understand. i love you very much and you courage dosent suprise me @ all!! let me know if i can help some way! love ya'll Nani Ps im also new at this blog stuff
ReplyDelete@ Nani, thanks so much. Following the blog will help a lot. Please share it with as many people as you can. I am not ashamed and I'm so grateful for every ounce of support. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThere is reason for everything,don't know why this had to be.I understand that faith will be stronger and it will produce in what has to be. As you pray for other even when you are going through, and that's what you are doing going, you give me hope for you and the family.I know you are going to be alright we just have to walk this one out with God.Love you and i see you coming out on top...
ReplyDeleteA man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.-Luke 12:15 GIve your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.-psalms 55:22 Your an amazing woman of God and God has promised that the righteous will not be forsaken. As we can see in your blog how even in a time of this he has continued to provide. I'm very proud of you and the courage it must have taken you to expose yourself in this manner. It has truly enlightened me and also made me think of how easily I could be in your shoes. I know you said you don't want any help and that's not what this is about but I want you to know that I'm praying for you and if there is anything I can do to help do not hesitate to call I mean that. I do have a question regarding the father of your child, have you decided to take him to child support court?
ReplyDeleteYolanda, big up's to you for having the courage to share your story. I've got you and the boys in my prayers.
ReplyDelete@ Bryant, thanks so much cousin. I needed that. I appreciate my experience and I know that this is the end of this chapter in our lives. I am trusting God that this blog will turn into a book and that I will finally have the courage to publish the other book projects I have already completed. It started on Facebook with us all encouraging one another and now, with your encouragement, I know I will finally release these works and go forward. Thank you so much for your support.
ReplyDelete@ Roni, (I know they call you Kat lol, but I have no idea why> I hope you don't mind me calling you Roni). You have been such an encouragement to me and an inspiration. Wow! From DDE to here and I thank God you're still in my life. I know we never talk on the phone or hang out, but you are my sister nonetheless and I believe you when you say you pray for me. As for your question, girl yes. I plan to pursue child support. I don't know what kind of relationship Jeremiah will have with his dad after that, but I think it is of paramount imporatance that I do pursue it for both of my children. I currently use my oldest son's child support to keep us afloat which means, since I had the baby, I have also depleated his college fund, which I had accumulated over the year I received child support. All of my savings...gone. I have to do it for us.
@ Eric, thanks so much! Your prayers are exactly what we need. One thing I know from this experience is that there are so many people worse off that I am and praying for them keeps me grateful for the little things.
Thanks so much guys. Please continue to read my blog. I will post something daily (sometimes twice a day). In a way this blog is also my journal. It's helping me to both cope and reflect.
PLease share it with as many people as you can and I don't care if they know me personally. My life is but a vapor. I don't have anything to hide and I am not ashamed. Instead, I hope that others would be able to glean something from my experience. I love you all and pray that God would continue to bless you beyond measure for your continued support. ILY, GBY! xoxo ;-)
Just Keep ya head up my friend: as I've said beofre, this to shall pass.
ReplyDeleteLife is about to become so much better for you and the boys. If anyone doubts it, just sit back and watch the show.
I am so moved by your willingness to share. you shine for all of us. I'll be reading everyday and offering what I can to you. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThanks so much guys. I appreciate your encouragement. I'm working on my post for today. I'll do my best to cut down on the errors...English teacher! Ugh!
ReplyDeleteI want to be as transparent as possible during this time because I know there are so many others who are struggling and are ashamed. I want them to know that they are not alone and that they can do this...they can overcome it! There is nothing impossible for them and they can hold their heads up.
Homelessness does not mean that you are inept. It doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you; it means that your income may not meet your need...maybe you need help...homelessness could mean a plethora of different things. I can't articulate into words how much it means to me that you see strength in me. I promise you it is borrowed from the Lord.
And as for you, my dear friend, you're gonna make me cry. I just love you more than words can say. GBY my friend! I know that, for the both of us, the best is yet to come!
Guys, please keep following with me. I have a feeling this thing is going to snowball into something awesome and I can't wait to see the lives of so many change as a result of one woman's struggle.
Lord, let the nations be blessed. I am your willing servant.