Balancing Act

Its been a while since we last connected and I know that it is partly my fault since I basically feel off the face of the earth after the baby was born but this picture explains a lot. Lets catch up a bit then I will tell you the great news, the good news and the bad news. Well as you know we were blessed with our bountiful bundle of blessings Purpose Angelique in December. Previously being a successful Work At Home Mother (WAHM), I felt like I had things under control. NOT!!! With the older girls being 10 and 14 now, I imagined that being mommy wouldn't be that difficult to maintain especially since I assist others to walk in their purpose on a daily bases.

I was widely mistaken by the concept that I could be a WAHM to a newborn as well as two preteens. Then to add to the pot; Preston and I decided to get married (with a huge ceremony by the way) in the Spring of 2013. Oh, the fun doesn't stop here because our 10 year old, Razaria, was acting and singing all over the United States. Traveling by vehicle with a baby for over 8 hours to stand in lines at the auditions with a hyper 10 year old while working virtually from these location was the most outlandish idea I could have come up with but NO; I decided to downsize and move to a smaller house in the middle of it all.

Living life with little to no sleep, being a newlywed, in a new home, juggling a business and family was the greatest until I found myself stopping to smell the flowers. Yes, as beautiful and sweet smelling they were realized that I wasn't giving quality to anyone or anything. Have you been there?

 I was miserable because I love my family; yet felt unsuccessful in all that was on my plate. BUT HOW? I had a brain tumor, survived cancer, a divorce, moving cross-country and more only to get to this place of emptiness. I coached others who where "Stuck on Purpose" but how could I truly be a successful coach, mother and wife if I were stuck myself?

Month and months have past and I truly thank my coaches and mentor, Tykesha Boone, MPH, CHES,CNC. Who walked hand and hand with me as I transitioned to this place of Perfecting Wellness www.TyBooneEnterprises.com. As well as Denise Mock, "Go-to Girl for helping small businesses www.denisemock.net. Both believers in God but also in me that no matter what transitions that I was facing that they wouldn't  give up on me nor allow myself to either. God handpicked these ladies just for me. Who would have thought that my madness brought them together as well.

So, nine months later I find myself using what "life experience" has taught me to continue on this "Journey to Purpose" ©WE Purpose 2013. ***Here is your first hint***

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them~Romans 8:28 NLT a scripture that I live by no matter how gloom things look. So, I come to you all refreshed, renewed and restored. Everyday isn't perfect and not ever load of washed, folded and put away but I can tell you that we love each other and have created a system for our household that works for us. Now on to the news! Which would you like to hear first? The great, the good or the not so good? 

Lets start here with the news updates: *On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7pm CST we will have a the unveiling of WE Purpose www.facebook.com/events/424492801001811/  please visit for more information. I know you are wondering about WE Purpose and what it truly means. Please subscribe and comment and tell me what you think. I'd love to reward you for your great suggestions.

That was the great news and please stay tuned to the good new and the not so good news in the next blog. It was great reconnecting with you all and to inform you of all the exciting things that have occurred in my life. Can't wait to see what the unveiling can do for you and your family. See you soon.

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THIRTY-ONE GIFTS

In Celebration on the 10 Year Anniversary for Thirty-One Gifts I am super excited to share the celebration with a free zipper pouch to one lucky blogger! This pouch is a $15 value and is perfect to organize everything from make-up to baby supplies in a self-contained, stylish fashion.

Thirty-One hit the direct sales scene in 2003 and began as a vision desiring to help virtuous women nationwide find financial peace while serving their families and churches. As a business we focus on the principals of the Proverbs 31 woman so respected in scripture. Our goal as a company is that each woman we touch is celebrated, encouraged, and rewarded while in our presence.

This home party plan is power packed with free and half price items for home party and catalog hostesses, as well as a dynamite compensation plan for our consultants. A business equally beneficial for the college student, new mom, hobby seeking empty nester, and busy commuter is sure to please those seeking its perks.

As I found Thirty-One by trying to help my cousin reach her goals within the business. I was VERY clear that I was not gonna be that direct sales lady. To be honest I didn't like myself much. I was in debt, over weight, felt like overwhelmed by teaching full time and raising two boys, and my marriage was on the rocks. The LAST thing I needed was to add direct sales to the mix right? Ladies the friendships, debt relief, and empowerment I found through my business has led me to place I never dreamed God had planned for me. I see a light at the end of the debt tunnel, my joy is back, and my ability to reach out and serve feels endless. God used Thirty-One to grant me the ability to find the woman he created again, and I am forever grateful. If you are interested in receiving a mini catalog, a phone chat, do a catalog party, or join my growing nationwide team enter this drawing! What do you have to lose?

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Today's Mantra: GO!!!

 

 

 

 

 

The Lord had said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you." (Genesis 12:1-3 NIV)

2012 is over and their is no need to look backwards but to walk forward into your destiny. The lessons, plans, dreams and visions that are in your heart should be implemented from this point on. I am grateful for this opportunity to be a blessing to you and your journey.  I ask that you take the time necessary to heal from past hurts to move on into your purpose. You are no longer stuck on purpose any longer.

Out with the old…In with the new

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven:

 

During my journey, whether days were good or bad, I was able to continue on daily with the prayers of others and I am forever grateful. Over the course of time I was divinely connected to a young lady by the name if Kelly Thorne Gore. At some point in our new friendship Kelly shared with me the vision that God gave her for iBloom and she gave me tools of empowerment. From that point iChoose 2 Love My Life was not only a seed planted but it became a movement that embodies my affirmations daily.

 

choose

~make a deliberate decision: to make a deliberate decision to do something

 

I made the decision on that very day in the spring of 2012 to be strategic when making choices in my personal and professional life. Although, I have created resolutions to bring forth change in my life for not only this year but as we begin to close out this year going forward into 2013 I take pride in enjoying every moment of this journey.

love

~like something very much: to like something, or like doing, something very much

 

iChoose2 Love My Life, the book, was just one of the blessings I received this year and I am forever grateful to have a tool written by Kelly Thorne Gore and the iBloom team to show me that no matter what I go through in this year and those to come I can make the conscious effort to love every minute of it. This book is a one year journey toward living a life you love, iChoose2…is only the beginning as we join together in this journey to engage in the tools given each week of the year.

 

life

~living things considered together: a group of living things, usually of a particular kind

 

During 2012 I prayed for opportunities to enlarge my territory and be a part of a community with women that desire to invest in themselves without regrets. Then the opportunity of becoming an ambassador for the iBloom company became available. After being accepted to be a part of this group of Christian Women designed to empower other women I was honored.  It wasn’t a coincidence that collaboration happened this year and to elevate in the upcoming year. Trust that this is only the beginning. So, let the celebration begin!

The iBloom team is having a New Year’s party http://ibloom.co/2013party like no other and this is my special invitation just for you! Kelly and the ladies at iBloom want YOU to be a part of a party where you will be inspired and equipped to begin living a life you love in 2013!

You are invited to grab a copy of the book iChoose2 to Love My Life for $10 or join without the book. The goal is to SIMPLY BE THERE http://ibloom.co/2013party– book or no book- because it will be a blast! But I can tell you having the book in hand will be beneficial and you can’t beat that cost for entrance to a party that will literally change your world and help you move up a level in your thinking and being!

Let’s move into 2013 together by loving a life you love!