Never will a ROCK cry out in my place....

If my legs could come off and run down streets themselves,
while arms went flying into the abyss,
voice box screamed GLORY because He is THAT worthy....
I still would not have done enough!

I'm thankful!

Second Edition is RELEASED.
Charity is up and running.
*see right side of screen for donating and purchasing your copy of the book* --------->
Baby is healthy, growing, taking my breath away...
no really, he is literally sitting, kicking, hugging on my lungs but the play on words is still appropriate.
Friends are blessed beyond meaure so I'd say I'm in good company to receive the overflow!

This month and every month I encourage you to praise Him in advance,
stand up for what you believe in,
never think it's too late to bring your dreams to fruition,
and if HE tells you to write the vision for it is for an appointed time...

BELIEVE HIM!

Walking in His vision and dancing my way to embracing the new me...

The me without the makeup!!!

#noMakeup

Happy Hump Day!

On another note it's Sexual Assault Awareness Month:

How to avoid dangerous situations

While you can never completely protect yourself from sexual assault, there are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of being assaulted.

• Be awareof your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.
• Try to avoid isolated areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around. 
• Walk with purpose.Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.
• Trust your instincts.If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn’t the best place to be.
• Try not to load yourself downwith packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable. 
• Make sure your cell phone is with youand charged and that you have cab money.
• Don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don’t trust or someone you don’t know.
• Avoid putting music headphones in both earsso that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.

What men can do?

While individuals of both genders are perpetrators of sexual assault, the majority of those who commit sexual assaults are men. Even so, it is important to remember that the vast majority of men are not rapists. There are many things men (and women) can do to help prevent sexual violence.

If you see someone in danger of being assaulted:

• Step in and offer assistance. Ask if the person needs help. NOTE: Before stepping in, make sure to evaluate the risk. If it means putting yourself in danger, call 911 instead. 
• Don’t leave. If you remain at the scene and are a witness, the perpetrator is less likely to do anything.
• If you know the perpetrator, tell him or her that you do not approve of what s/he is doing. Ask him or her to leave the potential victim alone.

If someone you know has been assaulted:

• Listen. Be there. Don’t be judgmental.
• Be patient. Remember, it will take your friend some time to deal with the crime.
• Help to empower your friend or family member. Sexual assault is a crime that takes away an individual’s power, it is important not to compound this experience by putting pressure on your friend or family member to do things that he or she is not ready to do yet.
• Encourage your friend to report the rape to law enforcement (call 911 in most areas). If your friend has questions about the criminal justice process, talking with someone on the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE can help.
• Let your friend know that professional help is available through the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800 656-HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.
• If your friend is willing to seek medical attention or report the assault, offer to accompany them wherever they need to go (hospital, police station, campus security, etc.)
• Encourage him or her to contact one of the hotlines, but realize that only your friend can make the decision to get help. (Information courtesy of www.rainn.org)