Simply Put, "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right."

Sisters, I have to share something with you... something that I am not very proud of. I am being transparent with you though, because sometimes the moments that we aren't the most proud of, are the ones that cause the most growth. "Count it pure joy, my [sisters], whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:2-5

The other day, I went to a passport agency with hopes of getting my daughter a new passport, as hers has expired. The woman who "assisted" me was extremely rude, spoke to me in a condescending tone, and seemed to grow more agitated with each question I asked. Because my daughter's father is a contractor working overseas right now, and passport applications for minors require the signature of both parents, her case is one of unique circumstances. The woman who was "assisting" me, was NOT very forthcoming and did not seem especially intent on providing me with the necessary information to see that my daughter's application would be filed correctly and/or efficiently. I felt myself beginning to grow more and more agitated. I felt as a paying customer, I was not receiving respectful or courteous service. 

*side note* I think this is a good time to share with you, a little something about me.

Get Your SE T-SHIRT - Today!!

Ladies, I am EXCITED to announce, our t-shirts are here!! SO MUCH is going on around SE!! :-) It's definitely an exciting time. We will be hosting our 1st local MiniMEETs soon and these t-shirts are going to play a HUGE role in them!! In addition, we are quickly approaching 500 members and we've already begun the planning and organization for our 1st National MeetUP!!!! You will certainly want your shirt for these and other awesome events we have coming!

 

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Praise God! Exciting times, indeed! - And what an AWESOME way to spread the word about SistersEvolve, as you wear them in your community!! Make sure you have yours!

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God sent His best ... Are you giving Him yours?

Many times, WE are our own biggest obstacle. God is our Father,  in Heaven, and we, His daughters. Think of how many times, as mothers, we would like to give our children something or take them somewhere, but we can’t/don’t because they are not behaving as they should. Think of all the times, we’ve said, “this is going to hurt me, more than it hurts you.”  It hurts us as parents, when we WANT to bless our children, but have to hold back, because they are not showing themselves deserving.  Consider, that as parents, we do not wish to give our children things or take them places, that are beyond their level of maturity.

What SMALL Act of Kindness Were You Once Shown That You Will Never Forget?

"Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

~ Leo Buscaglia 

I am grateful because throughout my life, there has been no shortage of small acts of kindness. I am blessed to have a loving core group of family/friends. As I reflect on this question, one particular act does come to mind. For those of you who know me personally, you know that a year and a half ago, my life was forever changed. On September 4, 2010, I suddenly, unexpectedly, and tragically lost the person I was closest to, on this earth, my little brother. I was rocked and shaken to my core. I know in my heart and the depth of my soul, the ONLY reason I am still here today, in my right-mind, is 1)- God LOVES me, and will never leave me or forsake me AND 2)- people who love me, prayed for me (night and day), and continue to do so. I am so thankful.

But to get to small the act of kindness... 

When it happened (the loss of my brother) and for weeks afterward, I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed. I went through so many different emotions and phases in my grief, but at this time, I was in a phase where I didn't want or didn't have the urge to do anything; not to eat, work, move, or even breathe... thankfully, my dear grandmother came and stayed in my home with me and took care of my daughter, for I couldn't even do that. (That's not the act of kindness though, for that was a big act of kindness [for which I shall forever be grateful]... but we are discussing "small" acts of kindness). 

No, the small act of kindness that I'd like to share, happened one day, when my sister came to visit. My grandmother was so very worried about me and had asked my sis to try and convince me to get up... to at least eat or drink SOMETHING...