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Volume 1, Issue 1 11/2012

The Annoying Flies In Your Life

by Regina Weston
Flies for most people represent disease, decay and death besides being annoying, pestering little creatures that buzz around your ears and face in hot weather. Often landing on food and flocking to feces and other decomposing things. However like every other living thing flies have a reason for existing. ones, such as secure, self- assured and confident. Positive words can redefine the life, feelings and character of women in spite of the adversities theyve experienced. This is why Mending Hearts Newsletter was established. The objective is to uplift, encourage and to inspire all women to embrace who they are. Women no longer have to be bound by low self-esteem, self-doubt, brokenness and hurt due to situations, experiences or circumstances. Women hold the key to their happiness and once the veil is removed from their eyes the sun will shine brighter. sacrifice their life so that tad poles, spiders and birds can survive. Now if a fly can accomplish so many positive things in its short life span that means (women) you can too. You just have to find what your good at and then make it work for you. Everyone has a talent or two or three. The key to your happiness has been placed back into your hands, open the door. Smell the fresh air, step outside and let the earth become your footstool.

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For Forensic Entomologist, they (maggots) serve the purpose of establishing the time of death in humans corpse and the place of death. They also identify chemicals presented in a persons body at the time of death. In addition to that flies feed on dead carcasses aiding in the decomposition process.

Their smiles will glow and their pearly whites will show. They will learn to love themselves, (self-love) first. Acknowledging and then acFlies are also a source of food for toads, spiders, birds and other animals cepting that they have a purpose and a destiny to fulfill in this world. and insects. And the reason flies swarm around a person face and head As the fly touches the lives of many is because they are attracted to carleaving its mark in the world, women bon dioxide in the breath, (Courtesy its time for you to shake the dust off of Jeffery Hann, University of Minneyour feet, the chains off your ankles sota Extension Service). and start taking baby steps towards Like the fly which serves a purpose in your future that holds so many posithe world so does the words, low self- tive opportunities for you. Beside you have a story to tell that will transform esteem, self-doubt, brokenness and the lives of other women that believe other words related to these. theyre alone in this world? And that These words reflect the assessment of no one understands their pain or struggles. a persons self-worth in their eyes. Negative feelings about ones self can lead a person into a place that can be Flies have never allowed negativity detrimental to ones physical and men- to deter them from their purpose in the earth. They continue to swarm tal health, such as drug abuse, food and enjoy the carbon dioxide that disorders, suicide and alcoholism. escapes the breath of humans. They But there is always a bright light at the assist the leather leaf tree through end of the tunnel. Negative words and there pollination process. And no one wants to be eaten but flies often emotions can be exchange for new

Inside This Issue...

The Annoying Flies In Your Life by Regina Weston Women by Sandra Albritton Domestic Violence Destroys by Regina Weston I Made It As A Single Mother by Margaret Smith Information Pg. 1 Pg. 2 Pg. 3

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Women by Sandra Albritton

Woman Daughter Woman are multifaceted (daughter, friend, sister, aunt ,wife etc.), multitasks (work, cook, clean, and home schools, sometimes, all at the same time), multilingual (she knows baby talk, young adult talk and adult talk).

Adult female person (Webster) God made woman. He doesn't make mistakes. He has something in this world for YOU to do, and only YOU can do it. She starts out a girl, cute, pretty and giggly.

Daddys little girl. Gods child. Know who you are, then you wont allow others to mistreat you. Sister

She can be a mother, grandmother, daughter, a sister, an aunt, a niece, a cousin, wife or a friend. Women come in all shapes and sizes, some are of their own making, and some are not. When women hurt, they cry. When women are happy, they laugh. They feel things deeply, good or bad. Women give of themselves, not just from the head, but from the heart. Mother

Knows where you've come from, and maybe even where youre going. Instigator, annoyance (sometimes, but you wouldn't trade them for anything), guide, helper, friend, confidant. Aunt The other mother, the other sister, babysitter, financier, coach. They love you as if you were their own. Friend Knows you, and is still your friend. Tells you what you need to hear and sometimes what you dont want to hear. Theres no pretense, no competition no back stabbing or backbiting. Wife

Woman keep on showing your emotions, keep on feeling and keep showing up. We appreciate you in all your roles and all the hats you wear. If thank you are few and far between, know that we do thank you.

If you havent been told thank you today, THANK YOU! I thank you, your family thanks you, your church family thanks you and God thanks you. You are who God says you are! You can be who God says you can be! Live like you believe it and youll receive it. Keep up the good works. Youre doing a GREAT job!

Life giver, life carrier. There for you when you need her and even when you think you dont. Provider, go between, taxi, cheerleader, motivational speaker, encourager, comforter, friend. Most mothers put themselves last, and their families first.

Companion, cook, housekeeper, help meet, lover. She stands by you and with you.

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Domestic Violence Destroys by Regina Weston

Domestic Violence is when two people get into an intimate relationship and one person uses a pattern of coercion and control against the other person during the relationship or after the relationship has terminated. It often includes physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse. No one should have to stay in a situation that affects their safety. The truth is that domestic violence destroys homes in addition to taking lives. Victims that are left standing are usually women and children seeing as no one is exempt from abuse. It affects all walks of life, race doesnt matter, gender doesnt matter, and economic status does not matter, violence doesnt discriminate. Anyone can become a victim of domestic violence simply by falling for the wrong person. Therefore saying that it can never be me, Im too smart to get into an abusive relationship is an unfounded statement, for most abusers dress as sheep but are really wolves in sheeps clothing. And for those that find themselves in a domestic violence situation often find it difficult to escape. For anyone seeking answers and change they can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-7997233 (SAFE) or (TTY) 1800-787-3224

scared mentally and emotionally, suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Children that witness domestic violence or are victims of it are at a greater risk to growing up becoming abusers themselves. Its called learned behavior. For some children violence is all that they know. Its imperative that all communities lend a helping hand towards protecting

According to the NC Coalition Against Violence, 53 Carolinians were victims of Domestic Violence that resulted in death.

I Made It As A Single Mother by Margaret Smith

A single mother, with the task of raising four children isnt an easy job. But I did just that with the help of God. I always kept flour, mill, rice, potatoes, beans and peanut butter in the house. Just because youre a single mother, raising children, it doesnt mean that your life is over. You are still special and never think otherwise. Love your children and take care of them to the best of your ability. There are parenting classes for those that need it. There is the bible which instructs parents on how to rise up children.

I felt like pulling my hair out many days.

For a number of years I was on welfare which is a government program that was created in the 1930s during the Great Depression. This program was established to help families and individuals in need of aid, which had little or no income. Welfare allowed me to put food on the table and to keep a roof over my familys head. I learned to shop wisely. I looked for sales when it came to shopping for food and clothing for my children.

And when it came to purchasing clothing and shoes for my kids, I went to stores that had a layaway plan, usually, shopping for one child at a time. Once my children grew up, I was able to go back to school. I obtained a Degree in Social Science. With this degree I acquired a job as a social worker in which I work for 24 years.

With God on your sidesingle mothers you can accomplish anything. Keep your head up and never give up on life.

Regina Weston Author & Counselor E-mail: Rweston252@aim.com Website: www.ReginaWeston.com AuthorReginaWeston.blogspot.com

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