The Road of Recovery

So I know I've been MIA for a bit regarding my blog posts. I've been busy with life and trying to figure out what to write wasn't easy until last week!!  A lot of you that read know that I used to drive a Prius and I loved that car, however due to reasons of financial struggle I had to give it up. I have been searching and searching for a car for over a year. Nothing came to mind ever, I felt like all was lost.  Then during all of this pandemic/covid-19 I have received money thru unemployment and other things I've been doing and after waiting.. I found a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. It only cost $3000 and I purchased it in cash. The title is in my name and I couldn't be happier to own my own car!! I absolutely love this thing. The sad part of the story is after I bought it I broke my foot only a few days after 😂 But in the end I have a car of my own. One small step to "freedom" 

I know this is a late post. Been trying to think of what to write about. The other day I received a priceless gift from my mother. Something that I will never lose or even trade for anything in this world.  Growing up my Grandmother (my mom's mom) was literally my best friend along side my grandfather (mom's father) these two were always there for me. I could always count on them for anything. Being a young kid and on to being an adult my grandmother would always say this one phrase to express her love to me and my younger sister. She would always say " I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck" this was always a special thing to hear from her all the time.  When my grandmother passed away  May 22nd 2016, I thought I would never hear that phrase ever again. Until my mom received a package in the mail on Wednesday the 6th of May. I thought nothing of it, that it was just a simple ring or necklace. I was wrong. She handed me the pendant upside down, when ...