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Gods Time ~ Our Choices

 Exactly! Life is full of choices, and it's up to us to decide how we want to respond to the challenges and obstacles that come our way. We can choose to wallow in self-pity and feel sorry for ourselves, or we can choose to get up, fight, and make the best out of the situation. It's all about having a positive mindset, taking action, and being resilient in the face of adversity.


I had two choices when I found myself displaced in an unfamiliar city without any real family caring for   my first and only newborn baby unexpectedly born at 4 1/2 months 21-22 weeks up against all odds , attached to oxygen . 


I could have stayed in our  hotel room, waiting for a place to become available, or I could have taken the initiative to leave the hotel, socialize, meet new friends volunteering ( join the Black infant mortality task force of Hillsborough ) , and work on mastering my skills Tampa Bay Community Network -TBCN while patiently waiting for an apartment that my heart desired for my son. This apartment was strategically located in a midpoint place, less than 10 minutes away from all the trauma level hospitals and a 5-minute walk from the fire station emergency services .


Absolutely! Patience and faith are key ingredients in navigating through difficult times. It's important to trust that things will work out in the end, even if it may not seem like it in the moment. Having patience allows us to stay calm and composed, while faith gives us the belief and hope that better days are ahead. With patience and faith, we can persevere through challenges and come out stronger on the other side.

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