It's been awhile since I've written anything on my blog. I realized that early this morning. Today is my father's birthday - Dwight Snipes. My father passed in November of 2006, but some days it seems like it was just yesterday. This would be one of those days.
My dad was one of my greatest encouragers -- truly. Through many difficulties, it was God, his words along with my mother's silent strength that propelled me to push through many obstacles that I bear witness to today. As I woke up early this morning, I thought about what my dad would say if he saw me sad on his birthday. He would simply say that a celebration was in order.
My dad was a person that enjoyed life. He laughed a lot, loved people, and did many things to enjoy his moments. Today, I believe it was my moment to realize that quality and share with many. I recognize that the current troubling times, the latest bill, or even the news would beckon you to fall down and give up. Yet, I know from my own journey that to whom much is given, much is required. It is so much more than a position, job or title -- it is my very destiny.
One day a friendasked my father a list of questions about me. He simply smiled and reduced all of her questions to one answer by responding, "Gina can do anything when she is ready". When you are ready to celebrate life and where God has brought you from and through, you can smile through what he is bringing you "through" because you will quickly realize that you are "ready". So as I open up my day in celebration, I speak and write to the atmosphere that "I'm ready". Ready to celebrate, ready to move on, and ready for whatever comes my way.
Why? Because I was made for this. Everything about me can handle it. God designed me that way. And because I choose to have confidence in Christ, I can do all things in him.
Be Blessed!
Gina
I have to say that I've been so blessed by the feedback that I've received from those of you that have supported the book. A big thank you goes out to my stylist...Glyniss Brasfield of Oasis Pamper Bar in Emeryville for just making my hair look good and having a spirit of excellence while impacting each client that you work on. Girlfriend...you are gifted. I also thank you for agreeing to carry the book at your station. You are sooo awesome in all that you do and I appreciate and love you for your kindness. I am also thankful to my Aunt Doris who is diligently reading the book daily and shares with me how she has become so inspired to do something different in her life...even though she felt like nothing new could happen. She is so inspired that she is sending a book to a friend that she is witnessing to in Southern California. Anna, when you receive the book, I pray that you are blessed and encouraged by every word. I am also encouraged by the four students from Sonoma State who hosted the Imani girls that I help mentor. Thanks again to Erin, Ariana, Mercedez and Air and I enjoyed the time this past week-end when you stayed in my home and went to church with me and attended the Imani girls graduation. It was such a blessing to have you in my prescence and I pray that God gives you have favor in your finals this week and as soon as you finish the book, please send me your testimony. If you are reading this blog and have been blessed and encouraged by the book, please let me know. Oh...don't forget that you can meet me and the other 9 co-authors on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00pm at the Barnes and Noble in Antioch on Lone Tree. Until then....be blessed.
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