Finding Me! by Mikenda Early

As I lay here I think about all the heartache I have went through over the years. I  am reminded of how I gave my love away freely and got nothing in return. As I run my hand across the pillow where the love of my life’s head once laid  a tear sneaks out and trickles down…

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Surviving The Aftermath by Mikenda Early

As I sit here in the silent night I can’t help but think about all my family and I have went through since July 22,2010, the day someone tried to kill my 17-year-old son while he was hanging out at a friend’s house. By God’s grace he is still here with us. But I am…

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Cries Throughout The Night!! by Mikenda Early

 Wednesday started out like every other day, my routine didn’t change. After running the kids around , cooking dinner, and cleaning up before bed I got on my knees and prayed a prayer of covering over my family. I  prayed a little longer for my eldest son because like so many other nights he was out …

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Teenager in the Mirror by Mikenda Early

Do you remember going through puberty, that awkward stage where acne breaks out all over your face and your body starts to change seemingly overnight? Well, I do. I remember feeling like my head was bigger than my body, my nose was too large for my face, and to top it off I was tall…

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