Momma, Mommy, Mami #amilikey

 

   Good evening beloved bloggers!!! I have been waiting to produce a blog piece unlike no other. This piece is going to be the very best I’ve produced in a long time. I wish there was a way to bring up a subject I didn’t have to interject myself, but that’s very hard to do in order to give it my best. 

   A mother is one of the most beautiful titles a woman can hold, but more than that it is a lifetime commitment and responsibility even after their children become adults. I have the honor of being able to say God gave me the top tier of mothers. She has shown unconditional love beyond what is normal and thus exposed herself to even domestic violence just to keep us safe and out of the streets. You may think this compromise is ironic; however, if you knew how she was raised and how much she lacked then it all makes sense. My mother grew up in absolute poverty where there was no running water, indoor plumbing, electricity or any standard structure. Her home was made up of two squares joined together by metal roofing and wooden rustic doors. I know this because it’s the memory I’ll never forget as I went to her home as a 6 year old. 

    It’s not my story to tell in full detail but she ran away from home because she was in dire need of basic human necessities. In short, she was denied the opportunity to earn a basic education and she had to start working since she was only a preteen just so she could survive. My Mumi as I dearly call her has been through serious life hardships I wish upon no one. She may not have been able to give me a lavish lifestyle or even the common “comfortable” American lifestyle, but her unconditional love for me is what has kept me alive through my darkest days. 

     It’s hard to admit that after everything she has sacrificed and done for I failed her on many occasions as a daughter. She has done her very best to teach me right from wrong since I was a child. I still chose to do wrong out of my own disobedience and rebellion. I broke every promise on things I said I’d never be a part of because I knew how detrimental they were if I partook. Even after she knew my failure, she never stopped loving me and welcoming me back with open arms. I know no one in life is perfect, but as a believer it hits ten times harder when you slip away and fail to keep the promises you made your mother. 

     My mom is my hero and my guardian angel here on earth. She has kept me alive since I was just a fetus and my abusive biological father came home drunk and wanted her to abort me. He would purposely hit her in her abdomen hoping she would loose me, and against all odds she kept me safe while enduring the physical abuse. As most of you already know she too rescued me from the flames that were burning me alive without caring if she got hurt herself. When I was going through a severe depression in 2014 thinking my life was over because I could not find a single paying job: she was there through it all and helped me get through it/out of it. 

   My mom taught me how to ride a bicycle even though she can’t do it herself. She always tells me I am beautiful because she’s the only one who can see past my scars and even finds beauty in them. The most important gift she has given me is her unwavering example of what it means to have faith in the Lord. Time after time, it has been her faith in God that has gotten our family through trials and tribulations. I always tell her she has plenty of hours in Heaven’s bank because she prays so much and is so consistent. I admire her bravery and courage to face life with gratitude and positivity. My Mumi is God’s constant consolation and without her I don’t know where I’d be. I thank the Lord every day for giving me my mother even if I disagree with her ways of thinking sometimes and get annoyed on how much she sometimes loves me that she smoothers me. 

  Today and everyday whatever the situation may be appreciate your mother and reach out to her today. I hope this blog can bring some much needed encouragement and hope of how much love God pours into moms. Motherhood is one of my greatest aspirations and I hope that I can come to endure it soon enough. May the Lord bless all the moms and the ones to be and comfort those who couldn’t birth but chose to adopt and be a mom nonetheless!! Thank you for listening and remember, “You are not a mistake, because God is perfect and He has a purpose and plan for your life.” Please feel free to leave a comment and check out my YouTube channel using #amilikey. 

Favor of the Lord #Amilikey

     Greetings my beloved beautiful followers/bloggers!! I am on a continuing journey of growth and discovery of becoming the woman God called me to be in this cruel world. I know that no-one here on earth is entitled anything from anyone, but there are those few individuals like me that are truly deserving of a little compensation for all the hard work we have put in throughout the years. I get so upset that the only people others ever feel like are deserving of a reward are the people who are dying of cancer or some other terminal disease. I am not saying they aren't a candidate for a great charity cause, but they aren't the only ones. People who have had to endure many trials and have overcome them through effort and self-sacrifice, these too are so worthy of being rewarded with exotic vacations and paid in full homes. 

     So, with that introduction, I have never really been a recipient of a large reward of that magnitude, until just recently I received a phone call informing me that the Lord touched someone's heart and they are willing to sponsor by Invisalign treatment in full. It is an approximate cost of almost $5,000.00 and that is something I cannot afford even if I worked three jobs. I always thought something like this could happen to me, but I never actually believed it would actually come to pass. My smile is nice, but it definitely could enhance by doing this straightening. I am beyond excited to start the process, because I know it will last a few months plus I am ready for a new and improved smile. I give God all the glory for this blessing that is given on to me by such a courteous person. 

    I hope one day I can pay it forward to so many others in need, and that they aren't dying or expecting a handout. I want to reward those that have earned it through their work ethic and diligence to move forward in life through obstacles. So many times, people just need that fishing pole to catch their own fish if people were willing to provide it and teach them how to fish as well. We live in a self-absorbed world where people only think about themselves and can't spare not even a few minutes to help their neighbor. Kindness comes in the form of many ways, but there is always a way to show someone you care in the smallest of ways. Step outside of your bubble and do something nice for someone else without expecting something in return. 

    This blog was nice and short for your convenience, and I hope to continue sharing things in my life that motivate you to keep pursuing a life with God given purpose. If you haven't already seen the new book release my pastor Lorenzo Magwood published recently make sure you also stop by his page and check it out!! 

      So, with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan, and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!   

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :)