Every Holiday season I start off with the best intentions. You know the drill. We say to ourselves, “I will buy presents early, I won’t get caught up in the chaos so that I can have a peaceful holiday.” I will remember to “be in the moment” but then, life happens!

I am so grateful for all the blessings in my life. Although I have made mistakes as everyone has, I have tried to rebound from each one filled with more knowledge which gives me greater hope.

This was a sad and challenging week for our family as my wonderful nephew Troy passed away in his sleep at 33.

Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? I know I do! I was asked Friday night by a sweet woman at the meet and greet at Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino if I ever get overwhelmed and tired? She said, “You do so many things, from your career to your large family, I get tired reading about you! 🤣 How do you manage it all?” My answer to her was, I don’t! I’ve learned from trial and error to stay away from me trying to do it all and I let God help me do it all, more wisely!

Does the music you listen to lift you up or bring you down? How last night's conversation over frozen yogurt 🍦 with my daughter Abi sparked this question, & what God teaches us on the subject.

Often times, I think we still try to do the same thing, to be “in control” of everything. We try to control our relationships, our jobs, our schedules... we think, “if we can control it, we can do it!” However, Paul teaches us that when we relinquish control and trust God's process, everything tends to work out much better than we could ever plan ourselves. God helps it to happen the way it should!

Did I tell you how much I love Yoda?!!! 😂 He is my favorite Star Wars character! His words of wisdom were so useful in George Lucas’ universe, but many of them also apply to us in real life today. This adorable green creature teaches that the Jedi’s strength flows from the Force, and warns of the dark side. “Anger, fear, aggression, the dark side of the force, are they," he said.