The Ladybug

    “Although this year has been challenging, we still say and give thanks to God. Choose to find something to be grateful for instead of complaining about everything that went wrong. Having a spirit of gratefulness is powerful and uplifting. Choosing to be resilient and refusing to take the little things in life for granted. Make this year a season of thanks. Thanksgiving is about being thankful and giving thanks.”                                                                                                                    -Darlena Swann

                                                                                                           “Today, I understand the importance of having patience. Reaching my goals take time. There are important steps I must follow to complete assignments and not be in a hurry. I can avoid costly mistakes if I learn to be more patient. However, no matter what happens, I will take all the time and effort needed to reach my goals while making progress.”                                                                                                                                   -Darlena Swann

                                                                                               “Having hope means trusting that the desired outcome is possible. Today, I understand that every moment brings me additional opportunities and an open window to look through. Every moment is another open door for me to walk through. Everyday is new and filled with new encounters and every breath I take brings new expectation into my life.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        -Darlena Swann

 

Freedom "Freedom is having a vision of economic equality and social justice for everyone regardless of ethnicity.   Freedom is having the right to be heard, to take action, and be fearless."                                                                                                                          -Darlena Swann

The Gratitude Jar "Gratitude is the act or expression of being thankful. Each day is filled with chances to pause for a moment of appreciation. In a fast-paced world of uncertainty, we often neglect to take the time to laugh, relax, to invest more time with family, co-workers, and friends, or to call someone to say, “Thank you.” Today, I give myself consent to appreciate every moment to savor the little things that warm my heart."                                                                                                                           -Darlena Swann