“The Last Shall Be First”

No Money. No Power. Just the Book of Life.

I always imagine Judgement Day as that moment when everything finally makes sense. The world’s chaos? Silenced. No more masks. No more egos. Just truth standing tall like it never needed applause.

I’m in line. Long, yes—but it’s moving. There’s no fear, just this sacred stillness thick with accountability. And the beautiful part? Titles don’t mean a thing. Power can’t skip the line. Everybody’s on the same level now.

Then here they come—celebrities, politicians, influencers dripping in confidence and yesterday’s status. Dressed like they still think the spotlight followed them from Earth. They strut up, trying to cut the line like they own this place.

I step forward. “Oh no, baby. That may have worked at award shows and photo ops, but this? This ain’t your moment. This is God’s.”

Judgement Day isn’t about who had followers—it’s about who followed truth.

And just like that, peace washes over me. Sharp. Righteous. Because justice ain’t bending for privilege today. Ain’t nobody exempt. Everybody’s got to speak on their time here.

We were told the first shall be last. And the last shall be first. This is that moment.

And if my name’s written in that Book, it’s not ‘cause I walked a flawless path. It’s ‘cause I chose love when bitterness felt justified. I forgave when revenge called my name. I trusted God when doubt made more noise than faith.

So yes—let them wait. Like we all do.

This line? It ain’t about fame. It’s about redemption. And that line we stand in? That’s Heaven’s reset. The great equalizer.

List 30 things that make you happy.

Waking up and saying Thank you Jesus 🙌 #Gratitude #FaithFirst

FaceTiming my mother daily or every other day 💞 #MomMoments #FamilyConnection

Seeing my dog when I visit 🐾 #BrendanJoy #DogLove

Talking to my siblings for hours and laughing 😂 #SiblingBond #FamilyLaughs

Having friends for 25+ years 👯‍♀️ #ForeverFriends #LegacyConnections

Writing and expressing myself ✍️ #CreativeVoice #WritingLife

Sleeping peacefully without delay 😴 #SweetRest #PeacefulNights

Driving just to clear my mind 🚗 #CruisingVibes #FreedomDrive

Traveling and exploring new places 🌍 #WanderSoul #AdventureAwaits

Spending quiet time with God 🙏 #FaithWalk #SpiritualPeace

Laughing loud and freely 😆 #JoyfulNoise #LaughOutLoud

Texting over phone calls 📱 #TextQueen #DigitalVibes

Enjoying a Pep-boy pepsi every now and then 🥤 #SmallJoy #ClassicSip

Cooking and eating collard greens 🥬 #SoulFoodLove #CabbageAndGreens

Watching Traitors on Peacock 🔍 #PlotTwistAddict #TraitorsWatch

Helping coordinate weddings 💐 #WeddingWhisperer #PlannerVibes

Going to concerts 🎶 #LiveMusicMagic #ConcertVibes

Visiting Atlanta and Florida 🌆🌴 #TravelTraditions #SouthernSoul

Spending time with my daughter & going to Dairy Queen with her & mom 🍦 #ThreeGenerations #DQMemories

Living solo and loving the peace 🏡 #SoloLife #SanctuarySpace

Reading and getting lost in stories 📚 #BookLover #ReadAndReflect

Watching YouTube while staying focused 🎥 #IntentionalContent #YouTubeVibes

Listening to love songs 💖 #LoveMusic #HeartBeats

Having time to reflect and create 🧠 #InnerPeace #InspiredMoments

Eating chocolate and strawberry ice cream with peanuts and bananas 🍫🍓🍌 #ComfortIndulgence #SweetEscape

Celebrating birthdays with ice cream cake and pizza 🎂🍕 #BirthdayTradition #FamilyCelebrations

Using my Frigidaire ice maker to protect my blender 😄 #SmoothieQueen #IceMakerLove

Playing Clue and solving mysteries 🔍 #BoardGameVibes #MysteryFun

Sharing my spiritual and emotional journey 💫 #TestimonyTime #SoulStories

Being able to give anonymously 💸 #SilentBlessings #HeartOfGold

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

Every day I’m at my daughter’s house, I make sure my sweet Brendan gets his daily dose of love—and I mean real love. He’s my grand dog, my Black Lab, my baby. Giving him kisses every single day is more than just habit. It’s our sacred ritual. It’s the way I show him I’m here. That I see him. That I cherish him.

Brendan is the smartest, sweetest little schemer I know. He’s got this look—those eyes—that just melt me. And when he tilts his head and starts working me like I’m his personal snack machine? I laugh, because he knows exactly what he’s doing. His mom swears he gets away with everything when I’m around, and she’s not wrong. But isn’t that part of being a grandparent in any form? We spoil with love because we understand time doesn’t wait.

I know Brendan won’t be here as long as I’ve lived. That truth stays tucked in the back of my heart. But while he is here, I’ll keep kissing that face, rubbing his belly, and slipping him treats when he’s earned them—and sometimes when he just looks too darn cute. Loving Brendan is a daily devotion. And it brings me joy that words almost can’t capture. But I try. Because every good boy deserves his story told.

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