My Soul Smiles

As a mother I work so hard through the joys and pains of raising my two sons. Like most mothers I live on faith that my boys will grow up to be amazing Black men of character and excellence. I dream of the day I can proudly see the wonders of their life. I pray that they grow and have this same positive vision for themselves. Some days I shake my head and wonder... like yesterday their father took them to get their ears pierced (I will elaborate on that at another time), and I was not PLEASED to say the least. Others, including their father, reminded me to let it go... and this is a part of their pathway to self discovery toward manhood.

Growing pains are inevitable, and I know my sons will make other decisions that I will not necessarily agree with. I strive to live by faith and the belief no matter what they go through and what challenges they face, that positive change is always possible. Lord knows I made my share of unfavorable decisions... and through it all I have grown to be the GROWN ASS WOMAN that I am today. I pray that my sons can appreciate the truth of human triumph... and believe that with God's love and grace... and my love... they truly will be wonderful Black men of character and excellence.

Tonight my soul smiled. I was with my friend and his mother... and was able to witness his Momma smile and rejoice as she watched her son in his excellence. I could feel her joy. In that moment I was blessed with the Soul reminder... The struggles of raising boys to men are not in vain... because true triumph reigns. Other human souls continue to show me what my Daddy showed me a while ago... that you can rise from "the bottom" in true heroic fashion. God's love and grace, and a Momma's love and faith... are the makings of amazing human souls.

Much love to all the Brothas out there making their Momma proud... continue to be amazing Black men of character and excellence.

Love and Hugs,
WonderWoman

Daddy's Love

Daddy's Love and Daddy's Hugs
By WonderWoman

You are forever there for me
Giving me Daddy's Love and Daddy's Hugs
You are my guardian angel here on earth
The most profound lessons you have taught me
Have been without words
But with your actions, your courage and your perseverance.
You are truly my HERO
You showed me that change is possible,
And because of your example I know that
Today, I can choose...
To learn and grow, and be better today than I was yesterday
Thank you for choosing many years ago to love yourself enough,
And because of your choice and God's will
I know the true essence of my Daddy's Love and my Daddy's Hugs

I love you Daddy!!!

Hey Blogland,
I don't consider myself a poet, but this is a poem I wrote to my Daddy and I wanted to share it with you in honor of Father's Day. Reading this poem brings tears to my eyes, because behind these lines are so many emotions. My father is truly an amazing man! I am Wonder Woman because I know my father's strength and courage lives in me. I pray that my children realize the strength they innately possess within them through their lineage of great men.

Father's Day is not always a joyous occasion for some. For some it is a reminder of loss and sadness. My GrandDaddy passed away a couple of years ago around Father's Day. I miss him so much, yet I feel at peace because he is no longer suffering. He was ill for a very long time, so his death was truly bittersweet. His death has not been easy for my mother in particular, because she is truly a Daddy's Girl. GrandDaddy we miss you!

For my Friends and Family that feel grief and sadness this time of year I send hugs and love to you.

Hugs and Luv,
WonderWoman