A Letter To My Father That I Never Knew

in , , , , , , , by Linda B Hurd, June 07, 2016

Hey, Dad

It's me your daughter, Linda. I found out around five years old that you are deceased.  Back then, I didn't know if it was a joke or just a way for no one to tell me about you. Growing up watching my mother suffer without you physically truly harden me. 

There were countless times, that I wanted YOU to be there for me when my mother couldn't be. I wondered if you would have accepted me as your own. 

I heard from my mother as an adolescent that once you passed away, that your family took everything from her that she could have had for me. I was scared to ask questions about you to my mother because I didn't know how she would react.
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All Endings Are Beginnings

in , , , , , , , , , by Linda B Hurd, June 04, 2016

I found myself frustrated, weak, defeated, thankful, joyous, and feeling betrayed in May. I lost and found hope all in the same month.

 I have so many people the encouragement and the motivation to chase not only their dreams but GOD. There were many days I felt hopeless.

 I walked around the local walking trail in my neighborhood, stumped about how my husband and I were going to pay the rent. But, my God did make a way out of no way for May. I learned so much not only about myself last month, but as well as my journey...
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5 Ways To Spot A Fake Friend

in , , , , , by Linda B Hurd, June 01, 2016
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Making new friendships can be exciting and life-changing. The feeling of connecting with someone who shares your similar interests and has great conversations to share sometimes lure us in. You both become 'close friends' within weeks. 

 Going out to grab a bite to eat, visiting each other's homes, and even shopping together may seem like fun for while it lasts. Then after weeks, months, or years of being 'a friend' to them something just starts to feel off.
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I Dare You To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

in , , , , , , , by Linda B Hurd, May 31, 2016

About one week ago from today, I received my business cards in my mailbox. I was excited and was feeling as if I  was truly accomplished getting not only my government name on a piece of colorful cardstock, but my passion to write. The same week of ordering my business cards my bank account read $35.56. Someone else in the world, probably would have backed down from placing an order on the site. Working a part-time job and contributing to helping my husband pay the bills can sometimes leave my account close to the negatives. I learned to embrace my struggle. Placing an order for my business cards was going to leave me with only $16.00 dollars and some change. It was a chance that I was willing to take to BRAND myself. Here is why...
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