Month: February 2010

April is almost here and its time that I get my lesson plans together for the Summer for my Raisingurls. Already 7 gurls from last year are going to be apart of the group this year. There are some coworkers who want their children. Im going to pray about a C0-Leader. Its gotten to the point where I need someone to help me. There are things that I need to take care of, and there need to be someone going over paper work and other things as well as hold class down. Which leads me to this conversation.

Here are more photos from our Valentines Day Care Packages to the Homeless!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey,

Yesterday was an awesome day for me and my friend Gloria. As some of you may know… I have this tremendous love for Our Youth, the elderly and the Homeless. For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to sleep outside with the homeless  just to get a look or glimpse into their life style. When Neisha was 12 years old, we went to volunteer at a Homeless Shelter and from then on I knew that was what I wanted to do. Years passed and all I could think about was doing something for the Homeless. I’m a hands on person, and just to collect money and give it to a shelter for food was not something that I had in mind. So, I prayed on it, and one day I thought I could feed the homeless for Thanksgiving. I made out a menu and everything. I wanted to feed about 10 people and take it to the streets of downtown Detroit. But then I heard God say to me………. so loud and so clear…… don’t do this alone. Go to work tomorrow and pitch what you want to do to a few people and see what happens. I did! The very next day I went to work and told a few coworkers that I wanted to Feed the Homeless for Thanksgiving and pass it out myself, and that if I wrote a list out of the menu would they like to donate what’s on the list to help out? They were like ………..yes, that’s a good idea, you should really do it. They were just as excited to do it as myself. The very next day I took my menu to work so that others could sign up to donate, that very same day my paper was *filled to the brim* with names next to what they were going to donate. One of the ladies I pitched it to, I didn’t even get a chance to get  back with her, because my people filled the paper up so quickly. When it came time to purchased what they agreed to bring………… every person pulled their weight and we were able to feed 10-15 people.

I knew I was on to something. I couldn’t stop Praising God. Next year *2009, I told God that I wanted to feed 50 people!! By the time Summer was over, people were asking me to sign them up for 2009!! I had people coming to me before I could even make out my dinner menu. When Sep rolled around, I took my list around and in 2 days my list was again * filled to the brim* with people wanting to be apart of Cree’s Feeding the Homeless for Thanksgiving and taking it to the Streets! The day before Thanksgiving we took 50 dinners out to the streets and feed the Homeless in downtown Detroit.

Here it is 2011 and here I am thinking about doing something for the Homeless for Valentines Day. Again, something I always wanted to do. Its been on my heart for years, and for some reason I never did anything. My good friend Gloria had such a wonderful time with me for Thanksgiving, I thought I would pitch to her doing something for Valentines Day for the Homeless. This time I wanted it to be something they could use instead of something to eat. So, I came up with the idea of passing out tooth paste, soap, toothbrushes, socks, hand sanitizer and toiletries like that. Donations were pouring in, we wanted to do about 20 care packages, but we end up doing 30. We took to the streets and we had a good time. Next year we want to be able to pass out at least 50 gift bags and some donuts, water, juice, cakes and brownies. Im truly so gratful to God for this Vision. This is something Ive always wanted to do. I feel so excited that God chose me to do this.

Hey,

Today was a good day at work.

Thank you Jesus. @ 42 you would think that with all the Wisdom I ask God for that I wouldnt look at people side- eyed when THEY get mad cause I tell them its only one line. They always follow up with ” well its 2 registers open”…. and I say with a BIG SMILE…….. yes but there’s only ONE line. Geez how do folk get offended when you are telling them the “HOUSE RULES”….. like dang I didnt make these rules, they take effect as soon as you walk into the door.

Thank you Jesus for another day. Im happy that I started back blogging something I have been doing for at least 35 years. I have collected over $155.00 in cash for the Homeless Care Packages!!!!

Today I was having a hard time trying to figure out how people say what kind of Faith the have, but still they treat themselves like dirt on the bottom of a shoe. I just wish that WE cause time to time we all go through that Faith thingy, could just let God do his work , because he lets us do ours. I find myself always trying to fix things, and help people, when they don’t even want  help themselves. God has stopped me from helping others just so that I can see what they can do on their own, and it has shown me to see how none to little Faith looks. I feel like crying, cause the way some of these people say Faith goes……..I hope I never see it that way. People put God in a box and limit him. They expect for him to stay in that box while they * fix* things for themselves. I know, I use to do it too. I still now and then get caught up in *Lacrease* and lose my way……. but when he calms me down, I see the picture so clear.

God has shown me sooooooooo much this weekend, I cried everyday too. When you see God, you see yourself. God will show you who you are in certain situations. I just have to learn to dust myself off, and not be to connected with people to the point where it affects me mentally toooooo long. God you’re the best. I promise.

Hey!

 Where do I start?  This entry will probably be all over the place because of all the things that’s going on inside my head. LOL But try to keep up with me as I go in and out of my life. First of all I have to Thank God for blessing me so much that when I think about everything it, I get overwhelmed……. In a good way. I just wish that everyone knew him, and spend time with him. There are so many things that people go through for nothing…….free. I hear so many people saying how much Faith they have, but at the first chance at proving to themselves….. they throw it all in and declare the loser * the winner*. Getting off that, I just want to say Thank you God for all that you’ve done for me. Thank you for loving me and laughing with me, and for the voice that I hear when you speak to me. Thank you.

Last weekend me and Neisha rented a room so that when the Piston played against the Orlando Magic we can stay the night there and not deal with traffic. We had a good time. We went shopping @ Great Lake Crossing, ate dinner and breakfast @ O Malley’s. We love that place, so peaceful, it’s located inside of the hotel. Did I mention that we had seats so close that it wasnt funny…..we sat 2nd row from the floor near the Detroit Pistons side.There was so much excitement going on during the commercial breaks, seem like the game was over in 12 minutes. Me and Neisha had fun watching Patrick Ewing and Dwight Howard all night * inside*. Wow is all I gotta say. WOW WEEEEE! I rented a car and after 4 days it was time to turn it in and report to work after 5 days. I sure wish that I * had it like that*, I would take a mini vacation once a month for 3 -5 days. The part I hate about going back to work is dealing with those customers who are having a bad day and want yours to end up that way too. But anyway…….. thats a different story.

I have a lot of things planned this year. There was a time when I would ask people to do this, and do that, and they would be like noooo, I don’t have the money, or I can’t do this for this reason, or let’s do it another time. Now, I will rent me a car, hotel room and do my thang. Please I’m not waiting on NOBODY this year. I’m almost 43 and I’m not babysitting folks, not begging them, not hoping they would do this or that, it’s up to them……. im doing LaCrease.  I’ve wanted to move to Atlanta since Neisha was about 6-7 years old. Now she’s 23. I think about it everyday.

Then in May I’m taking my mom, Neisha and my 2 nieces Brittney and Ganell to Atlanta. My mom is really excited about going. She’s never been!! She wants to see all I talk about daily. We are going June 24-28. CAnt wait to hit Gladys Knight and Ron Winans restaurant after the play. and with my mom. Were going to visit the Georgia Aquarium, The World of Coke. Excited!!!

I donated $50.00 to Haiti!!! Yep, Im posting this so that someone else can be inspired. Also me and a friend is asking for donations for the Homeless for Valentines Day. WE have towels, socks, hats, soap, tooth paste, deodorant,hand sanitizer, and my boss is making them some brownies!!!! Friends has really stepped up to the plate to donate at this time…. Im just so excited about it. Thanks to all !

I went to the movies today after work to see John Travolta………….. DAYUM HE’S FIONE WITH THAT GOTEE!!! I PROMISED IWATCHED HIM ALL THROUGH IT. LOL Let me stop!!

Well……. Im closing still got lots to talk about…… later…… but I’s getting sleepy. So GOOD NIGHT!

Hey,

Can’t beleive Im posting tonight, so much has happened and is going through my mind OMG!!!! People think you don’t know the truth but you do. Wow. Tonight Im going to post some topics that I must touch on this week. I have too.