So, my goal in this is to honor one person in my life who has been a
blessing and I'm thinking the duration is one year. 365 days of honoring
others... what an awesome project to undertake. I mentioned one person a day; but, I can't do that today. As I think about certain post they either deserve the same page or at least the same DAY. My parents created (naturally) me together... I would not be here if they hadn't gotten TOGETHER. So, together I will thank and HONOR them and yet separately explain how and why I LOVE and LIKE both my parents.
Joyce F. Jenkins (formerly Poole)... wow, where do I begin? For about both
my parents, I could probably write a book. My mother was and STILL IS a
Fashionista!!! That really had to be the first statement made in her honor. My momma KNOW how to handle clothes, makeup, skin care (still looks like she's my sister), hair style (where do you think I get my knowledge), and can walk the runways of fashion probably better than some of the most high paid models. She participated in several style shows and I remember many times looking in fascination at the pictures of how she transformed in a moment’s time to complete the show. My MOMMA is a Fashion DIVA!
This beautiful woman exudes a confidence that can not be touched; she has a
tenacity to strive for the best in life and is no stranger to success or hard work. She and my dad both hold the title of inspiration for me. Where and how do you begin, when you know the truth and that is they married very young and bore 7 children, raised them by themselves and took in others when it seemed to them the proper thing to do. We never lacked and I remember this particularly about my mom... she never turned anyone away for a plate. Oh yeah, did I not mention that this woman can COOK, yes she can. I love my mother so much.
I still, as a grown woman, run to momma when I need something extra that
this world can never offer me. I lay across her bed and enjoy the thought that my momma is here to hear, hold, and help... she's here to dry my tears and offer advice in every arena. I've faced some horrible challenges that could have or did break my spirit, and it was she who reminded me of who I am. She taught me to pray, enrolled me in the church choir and made sure I was baptized. She invested in me and if I say momma I need your help right now, I know she is either coming over or awaiting my arrival at her address, exactly 8 minutes away from my domain. Now, the fact that I know
exactly how long it takes to get from here to there and there to here ought to be an indication of our bond. A safe haven is a place that you never have to guess about where it is located... I know every possible route to that address!!!
I love her and cherish her support and love so much that I can't possibly
think of her not being that close... it brings tears to my eyes. This is the
woman who birthed me, loved me and taught me my abc's. momma taught me to pray, she sang hymns at the stove as she cooked... we'd pull out the hymnal and I'd just listen to her sing to her heavenly Father... yes, she can BLOW! My mom is a fun loving woman with a good heart, she loves to laugh, as do I, and I smile at the thought that if she gets tickled too hard, she can't stop laughing... gasping to catch her breath, tears falling down her eyes and grabbing her side in a laughing fit so contagious that we too laugh... not at her but with her.
My mom taught me to cook, to fight, to pray and play... we liked and still likes to color and draw so I can say she encouraged my artistic style and I still find myself testing the waters of my true God-given abilities, astonishing myself sometimes... taking the drawing test and making a 95/A (yay me). I remember nights sitting on the floor with momma and my brother and sisters playing jacks, crazy eight and pity pat for candy or pennies. We really knew how to enjoy ourselves back then. We loved and still love music and dancing; oldies but goodies were always playing and momma and daddy would swing out... amazing sight to see; mommy got that salsa flavor happening and daddy is groove man, not moving much but always in tune with her flow... beautiful!!! Ok, so with all that going you'd think there couldn't be much more but there was... we formed a dance group, led by my older sister Theresa and we'd sing and dance(perform) for them, bringing them as much joy as they did to us.
My mother has excelled at all she has put her hands to and gets everything
her heart desires. She believes in herself in a way that makes you take notice and thankfully rubs off on all around her. If she's not pleased with your appearance and KNOWS you can and should do better, she'll tell you to your face and then sweetly makes a date with you to go shopping to update your wardrobe. She is fashion personified; love exemplified, courage focused and goal oriented. She still imparts into my life ways to improve my life's plan and though I feel like I am educated enough to know what and how to attain what I wish to in life, I am seriously amaze at her wisdom and the ideas she possess. I realize that I too have been blessed to experience and been privy to her life and her living. She is my mom and my first mentor ever. I don't know where I would be today without her leadership and guidance. My mom is invaluable to me... indispensable, my
gift from GOD ALMIGHTY in whom I have come to TRUST.
Thank you God for giving me HER!!! I Love and tremendously LIKE you
MOMMY!!!! Forever your baby, Deede.
This is dedicated to the one I LOVE and Like ... today that person is my
mom: Mrs. Joyce Jenkins.
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