Strength of my Grandmothers

Strength of my Grandmothers

Throughout my life, strength has always been a characteristic I often witnessed first-hand. My grandmothers were the epitome of strength. Their lives...have encouraged me to stay strong and grounded in the face of adversity. Their lives...showed me how to be a woman of character and how compromise is NOT an option when I am met with a challenge. But, most importantly, their purpose has preserved my life through prayer and their legacy.

The Strength of Christine

Christine, my namesake, was a very classy lady; she was different. Her passion was education, and she did it extraordinarily well. She was awesome at connecting and motivating her students. She was not just a good teacher, but she was great. Her former students often share stories and fond memories of her. Even though I never met her, I was able to form who she was from the stories told. 

My passion for education comes from her. I honestly believe that she prayed that I would be an educator. She prayed that I would impact lives in a positive way. She prayed that I would have a solid foundation, AND she prayed that I would be just as passionate if not more passionate than she about educating and impacting students.

The Strength of Onnie

Onnie exuded strength and love; she wore some of the best and biggest church hats I have ever seen. Onnie was known for those hats. Her strength came from her relationship with God NOT just mere religion. She was faithful. She shared a love that was heavenly. Her love made you feel special. I never saw her worry, but I often saw her kneeling in prayer. She didn't have to waste time worrying because she PRAYED.

She prayed that I would know and love God as she did. She prayed that I would pray. She prayed that I would be grounded in Godly wisdom. She prayed that I would love God's people as she did.

The memories of Christine and Onnie will never fade because their lives impacted and are still impacting so many. I am blessed because of these ladies, and I am so proud to call them mine.