Tag: God
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There Won’t be Enough Time to Make up for Right Now
You’re 17 for only 365 days, and you could die at 18. When your mom asks you to sleep in her bed, say yes. One day she could be in a hospital bed and there won’t be enough time to make up for right now. Stop canceling plans, go out, and use your legs while…
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God Is Not On Trial-Mom’s Cancer Story
Throughout all of Mom’s cancer, the past five years; from the first day she noticed a mark on her skin. God will not be put on trial. For everyone who doesn’t truly know what all happened. God is NOT on trial. If mom passed, I will love Him and worship Him, even more, the next…
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The Scary Truth- What Cancer Really Looks Like-I Don’t Recognize Mom Anymore
Mom’s Cancer Story- Sunday, February 19th, 2023 In one month, mom’s brain tumor doubled in size. She thought her son’s name was September, seventeen, or cereal. She stared at the cash in her hands not knowing how to pay for lunch. Dad called her and all she said was gibberish and then told him she…
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Another Friday Night In The Hospital- It’s the Same and It’s Different
Another Friday night in the ER. Another rushing from work to the hospital, crying in the car, praying for the same things. Mercy. The same text from dad, a picture of the waiting room from my little brother’s Ipad; sitting in the same chair. It’s just like the time before, and before that, and the…
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Directing Your Focus Towards Growth-How To Be Prettier and Cooler
A few small things I’ve learned/focused on recently that’ll change your life. This will make you a better girl and a cooler person. Invest in skincare and hair care, not just makeup. Watch Dr. Shereene Idris on Youtube. Don’t always wear makeup, ALWAYS wear sunscreen. Wear your hair natural most of the time. Pre wash…
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Mom’s Brain Cancer Story-Refusing Medicine Isn’t Faith-I’m Exhausted
I don’t recognize my parents anymore. Fried fish sticks for dinner, strange television preachers; awake at 3:00 am and asleep at noon. Dad sitting at the kitchen counter in the dark of the morning wondering how he’ll get through the day. He still fakes a smile for me though before I leave for work. The…
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Brain Surgery Part #2- Growing up in A Hospital
Hey! I’m back! It turns out that it wasn’t mom’s fancy church heels that were making her tired. On Tuesday we rushed her into the ER, her head started hurting like it did back in August and she knew not to wait to go to the hospital this time. Her MRI came back showing two…
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When Mom Forgets How to Start the Microwave- Mom’s Cancer Story
Mom isn’t feeling good again. She keeps saying she feel’s “off.” She isn’t responding to texts very much which makes me think she isn’t able to. She had to ask dad how to start the microwave, on Sunday she almost passed out “because she was wearing heels.” Her surgery is this upcoming Wednesday, January 11th.…
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Girl’s 23 Steps To Glowing Up This Summer 2023 – NEW Glow Up Diaries Series
YES! It’s time for the long awaited glow-up series! Who’s EXCITED!? Today we start the beginning of a journey to becoming the best versions of ourselves… Step One: Ask Yourself The Following Questions. Are you wondering how to create positive changes in your life? Are you truly ready to do it this time? Yes/No Do…
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When You Need A Lift-Student Motivation
These thoughts replay in my head constantly. It’s the little things that add up-Read this when you’re feeling tired. 😵💫 When you get an assignment, schedule your studying now! When you have class reading, do it now; write your paper and hand it in early. Don’t just wear sweats, put on a cute top and…
Elaine Kate 