I Am Uniquely Qualified

I just felt completely inspired. This made me run to get my laptop and type this. I woke up from a long sleep; sleep which lasted from March 29th, 2010 when I got fired till today at 7:38pm June 30th, 2011. This time has been slow yet refreshing. I officially took a PAUSE on my life. I caught up on rest in more ways than one. I thought, I dissected and truly brainstormed my next move. At times the feeling of failure would attempt to flood my mind but I would always push it out with the verification of knowing I am exactly where I’m supposed to be. My beginning to “Breathe Again” is an attempt to walk in a direction I have never taken. I have uttered the words “I’m scared” more times than I can even count and I have never been the type of person to fear anything. I will accept my past insecurities but move forward by making the choice to reach into areas that are uncomfortable to my soul. To me, I must live life to its fullest potential. I have not truly been living this ...

I have always been the girl who prays to God like this, “God, when you think I’m ready and the time is right will you point me to the man of my dreams”. Not that I ever felt urgency for finding a man, I enjoyed being what I call, “Super Single”. Well, the beginning of this year was different for me. I noticed my prayer request starting to change. It went a little something like this, “God, do you think I’m ready yet? I would really love for you to shine your light among the one who you deem as my Mr. Right”. I felt at this time God whispered to me that this year would be my year. I kept thinking God was referencing a new job or more income but then it hit me like a ton of bricks that what God was telling me was this year would be the year I would meet my match. So, are you ready to hear how we met? Yes, how my new man and I met? Introduced by mutual friends I, Jacinda Garabito now find myself in love with a wonderful man. A man that is perfectly flawed with imperfections ...

Women have the hardest time saying “No”. We are nurturing and giving by nature. There are times we catch ourselves doing for others and we don’t even realize it. We must learn to take hold of the hardest task which is simply saying, “No, you do it.” Think of your greatest accomplishments, you didn’t just breeze thru the finish line, you suffered long enduring hours. The benefit of doing it yourself is priceless. It took me a long time to realize I was hindering my brothers by always wanting to help them in any way possible. In some cases the biggest reward is when you’re pushed off the deep end and forced to swim on your OWN. ‘Give’ when you can, but also realize the greatest gift you can give someone is the support and confidence in knowing they can do it on their own.

Me & Dokke They come and go. Some leave a lasting imprint on your for life, while others well... When I moved away from home (Hampton Virginia) I relocated to Charlotte where I knew absolutely no one. All I prayed for was to be surrounded by good people. God is an awesome God and he heard my cries. I met so many wonderful people in Charlotte it is astonishing. I left behind childhood friends thinking I would never be able to fill that void, but low-and-behold I made friends in a short amount of time who have taught me so many beautiful things about life, loyalty and love. Does time really characterize a real friend? At this time in my life I have to answer no. Some friendships are instantaneous and last forever while other friendships may take a little bit longer to grow. I have met an amazing human being and while I’ve only known him for a couple years; today I call him my best friend. I appreciate him so much for all he’s taught me and truthfully for him just ...

Happiness fills my mind as I sit here. I have nothing to be ungrateful for. I have learned to settle in my own skin with the less than perfect wardrobe, tiny savings account and long list of ‘Wants’. I feel overwhelmingly blessed because everywhere I look God is meeting me at my needs. I might not be exactly where I want to be and I certainly have dreams and ambitions which are out of this world but at the end of the day when I look around I only see ‘Life at its Best’. Money pops up at unexpected times to get me through the month, friends jump in at times I least expect it, job opportunities seem to present themselves in ways I could never imagine. I continue to pray for God to lead me down the path he has chosen for me. Yes, there are still times of confusion about where he is pointing me to go and when but I feel I am exactly where I’m supposed to be. He is telling me to ‘Be Still’. We all have wants and needs which more than likely surpass what we can achieve in reality...

Why is it we’re never satisfied? We’re always wanting and waiting nervously for the next phase? I see the good and bad in this. The good is we’re always on the up and up. Looking for bigger and better accomplishments to take our life to the next page, this is the same thing as never looking at a new obstacle with fear and worry in our heart. These types of people will always progress in life. On the flip side, there are also people in the world who are way too content with being stagnant in their life and never wanting more for fear of rejection or failure. Too much of wanting is a bad thing, but not wanting at all is just as bad. We are supposed to simply LIVE LIFE and not constantly be in a rush to open the next door. If we’re always on the go we will miss some of the most important aspects to our life. God places so many blessings in our life on a daily basis. He can’t also lead a camel to water, it’s up to us to find these beautiful moments and thank him for it. We ...

Picture the worst possible event or chain of events happening to you in your life, the lowest moment ever, where surprisingly enough you are still left breathing. At this moment, do you still go on? With the tiniest fragment of life gripping your soul what matters most at this time? What do you cling to for support? How do you go on? I fear the moment when my faith is tested the most; when God doesn’t answer me, and forced to figure it out on my own. Again, what matters most during the weakest moment ever imaginable? As I ponder my weakness I feel the need to share with you this… The only things that can help us go on are faith, and love from family and friends. This is what we must strengthen now- on our good days, during our good walks and while the sun is still shining. There will be tough roads ahead of us and the nice cars, jewelry, fancy clothes and vacations will no longer hold meaning. In a low moment, during a test of life, when there is still a little life yet, ...