Greetings Friends,
Hi everyone! It feels like I haven't blogged all year. I have been dealing with some incredibly challenging situtations here lately and just haven't had a chance to focus on my hair or my blog. March 2006 is definitely one of the most memorable months of my life so far. Let me explain..
First of all, my birthday was on March 10. Unfortunately, I don't have any great birthday celebration stories to share. I did have dinner with friends and my fam even threw me a small surprise party the next day. However, this birthday is one that I'll never forget.
On my birthday, my grandmother (and natural hair inspiration--she never had a perm, color or straightened her hair!!) suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. Well, initially it was though to be a mini stroke, however after the doctors at the hospital ran several tests it was determined that she was very sick. As it turns out, we spent the next two weeks at the hospital. I took a leave of absence from teaching (not that I'm complaining) and spent everyday with my family. After that the doctors determined that they'd done all that could be done and we decided to bring her home to take care of her there (my mother, aunt and father all are medical professionals). On the eve of her return home, she died peacefully in her sleep (March 25, which also happens to be the 1 year anniversary of my DH's departure for Iraq). I guess I've been a little down and to be honest, I just haven't felt much like dealing with my hair (I spent the month of March with my hair pulled back :-(
However, I decided to do a quick wash and retighten the front and once again ...I'm in love with my sisterlocks. Its like doing my hair just brings me peace or something. Anyway, I don't mean to just ramble I'm just trying to get back in the saddle. I missed you guys!! I must get caught up with reading everyone's blogs and I promise to provide some updates real soon.
Peace and blessings,
KLW
12 comments:
sorry to mess your blog up. I tried to paste in an ecard link but it did not work and I didn't want to cause any frustration. But I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. I send my deepest sympathy.
Tra,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I appreciate your sympathy and your prayers so much.
God Bless You and Yours,
Katika
Tanya,
Messed up my blog? There's no way you could do that. Its just the though that counts, you've inspired me to add my email to my profile so it was a good thing.
Thank you for thinking of me and for your sympathetic thoughts.
Be blessed today,
Katika
I am so sorry for your lost I had you on mind I would check your blogg on the regular and I knew something was going on with you well Glad your back and God will continue to carry you through Welcome back my sisterlock sista!
Thanks for checking on me Lashaune and for your words of encouragement, it really makes such a difference during these difficult times.
Be blessed,
Katika
Nadra!
I'm so glad you left a message. Thank you for your kind words and for checking in on me.
Please keep in touch!
(BTW, I passed the test! I made a 171 and we only needed a 141. I really needed some good news and it was right on time.)
Take care,
Katika
Katika,
Please accept my sincerest condolances about your Grandmother. No words can ever make it feel better. But please know that you are in my thoughts.
Leighann,
Thanks for your kind words and welcome back to the world of blogging. It's good to be back!
Take care,
KLW
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you.
Hey Katika,
Please accept my deepest condolances for the loss of your grandmother. Thanks for sharing with us so that we may share in love and encouragement in your time of grief. I know her love and sweet spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. May you also find peace and encouragement while be a part from your DH. Blessings to you, my sistah!!
Charis, Karen and Maryee,
Thank you so much for your loving words and encouragement. Please keep me in your prayers as you all will remain in mine.
Many blessings,
KLW
Kai, my prayers go out to you and your family. I too have not been on line much which explains why I'm late responding.
I know you will miss your grandmother...just stay prayerful. Blessings to you and your family my SDA sister.
LaChanda
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