Redefining Success

Confidence use to come with such ease when we were younger, at least for me it did. During the past decade of being a single parent, it seems it takes more to remind myself that there is more to life than the DFW. This is my first time blogging and I have to tell you, I am excited to share my daily life with you guys.

Today I recognized my small successes. My daughter and I got up at midnight if you can believe it, and stayed up doing laundry and cleaning our closets since we couldn’t sleep. Then I had a random idea to go to church, which I haven’t done in over a year. She was so excited she got ready two hours before service, and I knew then that I couldn’t let her down. We made it and the service felt like it was meant just for me. The youth pastor made it known that I was missed, so I will try to make it next week as well.

It’s been a personal goal of mine to get my priorities straight lately, so I won’t hesitate to say that I’m proud of myself. Doing the laundry and purchasing a parakeet came after church. Such spontaneous days we have together, my daughter and I. We named her Chica, and she looks like a lime green highlighter. Today has been a success. I am learning to take one day at a time, not to overwhelm myself so that my daughter gets the best version of me.

That is a success all on its own. 3/8/2026