Grace, Love & Kindness + Life.

Everyone has a political agenda. Yes, everyone. We all believe in something. Whether it's the 'right' to kneel. Whether it's the right to vote. Or the right to live where we want to live. It's all the same thing, what we believe. What a misconception of the real belief at hand though. You have freedom. Seriously, freedom. You made the choice to create a new stance 'kneeling' on the football field. And in other countries, you don't have that choice. But here, you have the freedom to vote, to live where you want to live.. you have freedom to drive down the street without wondering if it's safe. Do you know why you have freedom? Do you know why you have the ability to have beliefs that can be televised? The men and women who fought for this soil! The very thing you kneel for, someone STOOD for. I never write about politics. And I may learn my lesson this first time. But it's so aggravating to see my absolute favorite sport, and watch t

I knew this year was coming. I've known it since you were born.  However, there is nothing that actually prepares you, for what it'll actually feel like. I cry as I write this son, because you came into my life, at a difficult time. I know that sounds crazy. Pregnancy is a joyful time, but at 16 years old living in poverty, you became my light. It was me and you son, it'll always be me and you.  I'll take third one day soon, there will be a wife one day, and that's okay... As long as your number one never changes, I'm fine with that. Just know, that you are my champion. You are my hero. You are the light in a dark world.  I will cherish this time, each and every moment I have with you at home. And when I don't get to hug and kiss you good night every night, I'll still worry, but I'll know God takes care of his children, which will get me through. As we're coming into the last, first 9 weeks of your high school ye