Felecia Causey's Blog

My name is Brandi, I remember the day like it was yesterday, when I lost my mother. I had gotten in from school and I walked up the dirt road looking for my mom's car. She had promised us we would go grocery shopping that day. However, she would only take me, because she always would tell me that she could always depend on me. I called her phone a billion times, knowing that she would pick up and say "Girl don't call me anymore, I am on the way". While waiting on her to pick me up, I had fallen asleep. I woke up about a hour later and to my surprise, she still wasnt home. So I walked outside with the phone in my hand thinking, "Maybe she just got out of class late". That last time I called, there was no answer. I remember my cousin came outside asking me, "Byrd I heard you all momma had a wreck, is everything okay?" Shocked, I replied, "Not my mom, she on the way home now." As I walked back into the yard, I saw my g

You Taught Me How To Love My name is Kimberly R. Christian on January 4, 1992. Since, the day I've been born, life for me has been a challenge. I'm 24 years old and I was born in Montgomery, AL, to some awesome parents. Since, a child several obstacles have been thrown at me starting with albinism. Growing up, I was teased about the color of my skin, I was called things that I'm not. I do have vision problems. Albinism has helped me build the confidence, I have about myself today. At the age of 12, I became very ill to the point doctors thought I wasn't going to make it. I've had four surgeries, three of which was life threatening, and a few minor procedures. With long hospital stays and trying to receive an education has been an uphill battle. I've graduated high school and college. To have a history of blood clots, an aneurysm, and to be able to have a healthy pregnancy and baby is quite the blessing. A beautiful name for a beautiful

From the Writer: Maybe just smile I have come across many people. I have seen some that no matter where I see them they are always smiling, and then there are some I have encountered that are always walking around with a frown on their face.  I have many days, I just didn't feel like smiling, because I was having a bad day or someone made me upset. When I worked in retail I would smile so much sometimes, until my jaws would hurt. It only took one customer to come through and make me lose that friendly smile with their bad attitude. There was this sweet elderly lady name Ms. Lucy, that would come through my line all the time, no matter how long it, was just to see me. She was always smiling, and she would always say "Here is my girl with the smile that can brighten up someone day". I think after her telling me that several times, that gave me a whole outlook, on why I should smile even if I don't feel like it. Maybe your smile or mine can give someone else a reaso

Is It a Crime For Wanting to Be a Good Parent Written By: Felecia Cell phone photo on the way to the movies earlier this year My kids give me so much joy, and I am so grateful to God for blessing me to have them in my life.  I was approached by someone and they told me that, they were discussing how I have my kids structured, how I allow them to go to Books A Million twice a month to purchase many books, and how I try my hardest to make sure they get a great education. My thought was that's awkward, and was wondering why was I in the discussion of their conversation.. I continued to listen as she said the other person in the conversation said I thought my kids are "all that" and I think we are "high class". I laughed because that wasn't the first time, I heard someone say that about me and my kids. Yes, at first I was offended, but then I begin to smile. I try to be a good mother to my kids, and I shouldn't allow anyone to make me fee

From the writer: Those who have been following me,  I appreciate it so much. I always like to start my blog off with some encouragement or a life lesson that I have learned. As for as long as I can remember my parents always told us to never judge someone based on how they look. My mother's favorite saying is "never judge a book by it's cover".  If you have ever met me or know me, I am a country girl that loves to wear blue jeans, t-shirts, and flip flops. I remember I was planning to do  photos for my blog later that week, so I went to a  local boutique that I found on Facebook.  I decided to check them out. When I went in, there they had several customers besides me that day, but when I went in  the workers began to follow my every move. The one close to me finally asked could she help me after giving her a face that I have had it. I accepted the gesture. I knew why she was following me, because I didn't fit the image of someone who could afford the stuff i

Hey, thank you, thank you so much for following me. I am just loving the fact how so many you anticipate on my next blog. I really want to send a special shout to those that allow me to share you stories on my blog. I pray that God bless you with a double portion for allowing your stories to help others.        I want to share that there are still some good people. I know we have asked our self many time after encountering a rude, horrible, and disrespectful individual, "are there still any good people". I was at work one day, and after dealing with a dreadful customer, a friendly customer comes up a few minutes later. He gave me a hundred dollars, and then told me to give the guy $20.00 on his grocery bill. I was appalled because this man was a complete stranger to this soldier, but wanted to give him something for his service. As many of you read it, you may say, that's not a big deal, but to me it is. We have to realize a person don't have to do anything for you