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My Son Asked Why His Skin is Different

January 18, 2019      Jasmine M.      3 Comments

  It happened again. My oldest asked why his skin is darker than his siblings. This time I wanted a better response that would stick with him in a way he’d understand. It hit me when I noticed all his crayons spilled out on the table. He was making another comic, his new favorite thing to do. His artwork is impressive and a way he expresses himself. So I told him to look at all the crayons he had out on the table. I asked him what would ...

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27 Weeks & Life as A Working Mom

January 14, 2019      Jasmine M.      Leave a Comment

  I just thought I’d check in with a bump date. I’m 27 weeks. I’ve finally given up on wearing scrub tops at work, and resorted to stretchy long-sleeved shirts, and loose fitted tops. I also caved and bought a belly band, for the back pain. The baby moves nonstop and that’s my favorite part. At night in bed  when everyone is sound asleep I like to keep my hand on my belly and just feel the movement. It has become our special time that I ...

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Fix Your Crown

January 4, 2019      Jasmine M.      Leave a Comment

I wrote this on my instagram as I was reading through Genesis, and wanted to share it here. I hope it blesses and encourages you as we embark on a new year, May we never forget whose we are. ...

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Exciting Announcements

October 17, 2018      Jasmine M.      6 Comments

I've been really quiet over this way for a bit, and decided it was time for an update. Back in August on my youngest daughter's 4th birthday I found out some exciting news! Earlier in the day I was feeling really nauseous, and I had some light cramping. I remember feeling really dizzy and for a faint second it popped in my head to grab a test. ...

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When You Feel Like You Have Nothing To Show For

July 10, 2018      Jasmine M.      7 Comments

This is a little embarrassing to admit but I forgot my age. The other day my mother reminded me of my age, and it hit me. This year I will actually be 29 and not 28. Even closer to 30 than I thought. Let me add, there's nothing wrong with getting older it's actually a blessing. But I thought by now I should have it all figured out you know. Right after high school I landed a job as a secretary in a hospital that I love. I also went straight to ...

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Kudo Banz: Kudos To Positive Reinforcement

April 15, 2018      Jasmine M.      Leave a Comment

This post is brought to you by Kudo Banz. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. With having girls so close in age, there's no short supply of tantrums, and bickering. My youngest daughter also loves copying big sister, and sometimes it's negative behavior. I've also noticed since my eldest daughter has been in preschool she comes home rolling her eyes, and mumbling under her breath when I tell her to do something. I'm working on being ...

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I just want to start by saying I am so grateful that you are here. I was born and raised in the south, and consume way too much coffee. I’m married to my best friend, and we have 5 kids + 1 hyperactive Weimaraner and a Jack Chi mix! In the summer of 2020, our lives were turned upside down forever —  when our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma.

We were thrown headfirst into a completely different world. In October 2021 she, unfortunately, had to have her eye removed. She is thriving and inspires me daily to seek joy. I have wrestled in the tension of the unknown and God’s goodness. I’ve seen a darkness so thick with despair I couldn’t see a way out, but the Light always made its way in.

Through the grief, I’ve vowed to do my best to raise more awareness and to advocate for childhood cancer. I’ve shared my daughter’s story with Good Morning America, Today’s Parents, and many other news outlets. 

I believe in sharing our stories because that’s where the connection and healing start. It is my biggest passion to encourage others through my own stories. I don’t have all the answers, fashion, or beauty tips. But what I do have is a deep desire in my soul to bring Jesus all the glory through my story.

I hope to; encourage, uplift, and inspire others to see and live life through the lens of grace. And laugh a little, because sometimes you just need either a good laugh or a cry. I hope you will pull up a chair, kick back, and join me. There’s always a seat at the table for you here!

For more encouragement and daily posts on Sariyah’s journey, you can find me here. -With Love, Jasmine

For collabs or just to chat you can contact me here.

 

 

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