What is in a name???

One of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made was what to name my son.  When I was pregnant, it seemed so easy and I never gave it a second thought.  However, as the years go by, I have contemplated numerous times whether I made the right decision.

I gave him a name with Jr. on the end.  At first sight, this may look like a legacy, pride, or a deep appreciation for the man whose name would  now be attached with Sr.  The truth is, I never thought beyond the fact that the child I carried inside was his son and the pride he felt from knowing that a mini version of him would soon grace this world.

I’m happy that I made the decision, along with him, to name our son Jr.  Only God knew that we would be where we are today.  Only God knew that my son would carry a legacy, a sense of pride, and a deep appreciation for the man whose name was attached with Sr.  I thank God that the very same name is revered.  Sr. may be gone but his name touched the hearts of many people who now watch out for Jr.  God’s promises are eternal and I know that although I am away from Jr., Sr.’s name has provided him with a shield that watches and prays for him more than we’ll ever know.

Every phone call I get reminds me that my angel on earth is covered.  So, what’s in a name???   Everything you need!!!

I can’t wait until…

After some self reflection, I noticed how much I make the statement, “I can’t wait…”  What I discovered is, as long as I say, I can’t wait, I’m denying myself of the joys of what I already have. Often times we get so hypnotized by the prospect of greater that we successfully rob ourselves of the satisfaction of a job well done. The truth is we can wait and most times, we should wait. God’s timing is much better than our own and He knows the plans for our lives much better than we do.

What I’ve decided to add to my vocabulary to replace “I can’t wait”, is, “I’m so excited about what is to come.”

Last night a wise woman reminded me to celebrate where I am because when I could have given up, I didn’t. She told me, I performed like superwoman and I should be proud. What I learned from this is even when you think you’ve failed, there’s someone else watching that feels you’ve soared.