It's My Momma's Birthday - Just Sayin - October 26, 2008
|
Posted By: Michelle Diane on October 26, 2008 Wassup Connect Platform? How ya’ll doing this fine Sunday evening? Like always, I’m very glad you’ve taken time to stop by Just Sayin. Ya’ll have turned this little Blog into something awesome. It’s no longer a me thing, because of you it has grown into a we thing. And we can’t thank you enough for your support and encouragement. Kick back, relax and enjoy today’s Just Sayin. Today is my momma’s birthday. She’s been **** 15 years, and her birthday’s still special to me. Opal was something ya’ll. Beautiful. Oh my goodness, to her dying day, the girl stopped traffic, and smart. She had it going on. Momma suffered death threats working to integrate the schools in Denver, had a Federal Career spanning 25 years and was among the first African American women in the state to obtain a Real Estate sales license. She was baaaaaad ya’ll. I wish I could help her blow out the candles; I really miss her. More than I ever thought I would. I remember sitting at the kitchen table one night in my 31st year. I asked her why she let daddy do the things he did. I’m a crybaby ya’ll, and I was sobbing; momma’s eyes flashed with panic. It took less than a second for Opal to regain her composure, and my demand to know why she didn’t protect me froze to indifference in her stare. “I stayed, because it was the only way I could continue to live in the style to which I’ve become accustomed.” There was a lot more said, but I don’t remember any of it. I’ve told ya’ll before, mom got pregnant with me for the purpose of forcing my dad to marry her? Well… I got stuck on being a mere tool she used to protect her lifestyle. I didn’t speak to her for three of the last 6 years of her life. Opal got lost one day coming from my aunt’s house. She forgot her way home, and she forgot we weren’t speaking. She was so scared, and I started going by checking on her again. I spent countless afternoons listening to momma tell the same stories over and over and over again; Alzheimer’s Disease often had her needle stuck. My brother and sister couldn’t stand to watch, and her anger at dad boiled ever hotter as her memory faded. Much of the time, it was just me and her. Funny the packages blessings come in. The two years I spent watching my momma fade away More If you enjoyed this article, Join BlackInAmerica.com today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Michelle Diane
Writer/Editor, Self UT at Arlington class of 2012 Member Since August 2008 |
Comments
 |
Michelle it never ceases to amaze me of the bond that forms in the womb between a mother and child despite bad things happening, I think every child wants the love and approval of their mother and perhaps this is the reason children will go to extreme lengths to defend their mamas' honor on the 'school playground'. "Don't you talk about my mama!" Pop---right in the kisser. LoL Sunday, October 26th 2008 at 9:31PM |
More From This Author
Latest Devotionals & Inspirational
 |
PROPHESY: AND HIS NUMBER IS 666ENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD
Here is wisdom..
GREETINGS TO YOU IN LOVE!
Low and behold it is the terror of many because of the lack of wisdom when one beholds the prophecy! For then many of the ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 1,180 Views • May 28th, 2011 |
 |
STRONG DELUSIONSTRONG DELUSION
ENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD: PROPHECY
That they should believe a lie..
BLESSINGS IN LOVE ARE UNTO YOU!
For by love are the chosen saved and for their belief in truth. Toda ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 3,588 Views • December 11th, 2010 |
 |
THE ANGEL APOLLYONENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD...
is the angel transformed to appear as one of light...?
FEAR NOT FOR GOD IS WITH THEE!
Why is it this day that many will argue with you that there is no devil and ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 1,213 Views • November 24th, 2010 |
 |
JEWELS OF THE WORDENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD:
How attractive... are these riches!
WONDERFUL TIDINGS OF LOVE TO YOU!
There is such beauty in poetry and prose from scriptures of the Word. You can find yourself de ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 1,401 Views • November 17th, 2010 |
 |
EXIT: OLD LIFE MEMBERS OF EARTHENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD:
Live with those things from above...
PEACE UNTO YOU!
WRITING WITH LOVE AND HARMONY
Beginning this day let your prayers be continually. Are not prayers your mainsta ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 3,270 Views • November 12th, 2010 |
Popular Devotionals & Inspirational
 |
WORLD MOURNS THE DEATH OF LEGENDARY MICHAEL JACKSON: Honoring the Grief ProcessThis is a Repost of an Earlier Article on Grief. It is important to grieve and fans grieve just like family. This is an extra long Post and I hope you print it out and refer back to it.
********* ...more
agnes levine • 6,276 Views • June 25th, 2009 |
 |
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia- A Life in Poems by Patricia Neely-DorseyPatrica Neely-Dorsey's fascinating book of poetry is a true celebration of the south and things southern.
Using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, the author offers a positive glimpse ...more
Patricia Neely-Dorsey • 5,826 Views • October 27th, 2008 |
 |
My first Book, "The Wise Men and Women Have Sent Me to Tell You"Dear reader: I would love if you would consider purchasing a copy of my first book, The Wise Men and Women Have Sent Me to Tell You", for yourself, your sons or daughters, nieces or nephews or a young ...more
Brother Marcus! • 4,558 Views • October 23rd, 2008 |
![THE DAY THE BOOK WAS FOUND [A written Bibical Theatrical]](https://connectplatform.com/thumbs/blogs/85/179534.gif) |
THE DAY THE BOOK WAS FOUND [A written Bibical Theatrical]ENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD:
THE DAY THE BOOK WAS FOUND...
Written from the Word, by MIISRAEL Shields
Curtians opens:
Scene: Inside the temple of the Lord-- While they were bringing out the m ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 4,339 Views • August 11th, 2010 |
 |
INSULTING THINGSENRICHMENTS FROM THE WORD:
Sufferings leads us to our inheritance!
During the cruifixon of Christ he must of heard and witnessed many insulting things. Things that were degrading and things harm ...more
MIISRAEL Bride • 4,213 Views • June 7th, 2010 |
