ELECTION DAY

First Off...

IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR????????????

Today is ELECTION DAY 08. I think this is the day American History will be re-written for the better. I have been praying since the DNC. I was a Clinton supporter...but I learned that things are done for a reason. I also believe God does not make mistakes. So if my girl Hilary was to be in this position she would have been.

So...if you are wondering if I jumped on the Obama bandwagon or the Palin bandwagon....let me say this. I am not a bandwagon jumper!

When I voted on October 22 (early voter)...my vote and commitment went to the person I felt would be the best interest for myself and my child. I voted for a person I believed was interested in the future not just the past. A person whom my child could look up to and relate to. A person who could give me a break down of the things I questioned and the policies I did not agree with. A person I felt was a Child of God and was called to a time such as this. I voted for the person who has strong family ties and represents what a family should be about.

A person who is not perfect and never tried to be perfect. A person who was interested in my well being and that of my child. A person who understands the word of God, despite what others may say about them. A person who has strong support from strong people. A person who defeated all odds and disregarded the nay sayers!

YES I VOTED FOR MR. BARACK OBAMA!!!!!

As much as I would have loved for him to select Hilary as his running mate, I still respect his decision at the end of the day. I understand now why he picked Joe Biden. I respect the man and all that he has accomplished on a national and international level. There are still some questions I have about him but at the end of the day I believe he will really help and support Obama and make sure that things are being done.

So now that it is public. If you have not voted...I encourage you to vote for the Obama/Biden ticket. It's a new day and a day for change. I will be up all night if my body allows it to watch this historic event take place.

I am going to the Friendship West Watch Party tonight. I encourage all those in Dallas to come out and show your support. What better place to celebrate victory than in the house of the Lord!

God Bless

G.I.F.T.S.

After 5 long years of praying, procrastination, running, hoping, submitting and just doing what I was called to do...the seed that God has planted in me has now been birth.

G.I.F.T.S. is an acroynm for God's Inspiration For Troubled Sisters. It is a non-profit mentoring organization for young girls and women. You can visit the website at http://www.giftsmentoring.org/

I am really excited and blessed with this program. I was called by God to do this and for this purpose only. I remember Bishop saying your gift is something you would do for FREE! It's not a talent (which is my writing and public speaking) but it is something no one else can do. It is something unique that God gave to me and only me. I ran for years out of fear of rejection and because of the lack of faith in myself. I thought my imperfections and failures would hinder the lives of the young ladies whom God was entrusting me with. So like Jonah I ran. After 2003 I just gave up on the idea and decided to do something else. BUT GOD!

He would not allow me to do such a thing because His word can not come back void. All the drama, heart ache, pain, failures, frustrations, disappointments I have endured were only meant to stretch me. Those trials made me more humble and compassionate. I have learned that if God will bring me TO IT....He will bring me THROUGH IT. I decided that I had a work to do and I was going to be about KINGDOM BUSINESS! And that work has begun.

Since launching the website and getting the name out in the streets, I have been blessed with positive feedback. I even have people willing to help. That was one of my major concerns and I asked God who was going to help me do this thing. He answered my prayers.

My best friend is now the Assistant Director for G.I.F.T.S. She is the type of person who knows me in such a way I would never have to worry about her judgment and her character. I have faith in knowing that she believes in the purpose for this type of mentor ship and she will do all that is in her power to make sure it is run successfully.

A friend of mine whom I met about a year and a half ago is my Financial Consultant. I have had the opportunity in meeting a Man of God who I can trust and has my best interest at hand. Whenever I need him or I don't understand something I know that he is there to help me out. With his background in accounting I know that I am in good hands and with him on my team I can only move higher.

I have other people from my sorority, from church and other friends who have stepped up and are excited about G.I.F.T.S. God has shown me that as long as I do what He asked of me, He will take care of the rest. And He has been faithful in doing that.

I have a feeling that new doors are about to be open for this program and I am ready to work. I know that this will not be easy at all times and that God has trusted me with a task that only I can do. So I ask for your prayers and support as I become a living vessel for our young people.

God Bless