A Testimony

Good Morning,

I know it has been a while. I've been quietly working on a project. As the time of public revealing gets closer, I realize it is time to give a testimony about something the LORD recently did for me. Many of you know through my book, Get Your JOY In The Morning,  this mailing list or through hearing me speak at previous events that ten years ago last week i was told I was going to die in a matter of 48hrs. The procedure I underwent to help save my life was revealed to me by the Lord. Well, recently, I underwent a new level healing. That healing was very painful, scary and caused me to go through every test known to man. Bottom line, the tumor that was going to snuff me out, God caused it to completely disintegrate and expel itself. What I just experienced only happens to 5% of patients who underwent the procedure I came through. So, I am now in that 5%. A medical miracle! No one can ever tell me again that following purpose is in vain. So, to GOD be the glory!

Merry Christmas!

Suicide Awareness

I posted this writing on my social media this morning but I wanted to share it with you. What I am about to share is an uncomfortable subject in the Black community. Why? Because we are always looked at as strong because we have survived so much as a people. We are human and we bear a lot of weight. We have to start talking.

In the 10years since my aunt's passing, never have I posted this. Felt strongly compelled to share today. My Aunt Jackie would've had a birthday this month. But sadly, 10years ago she committed suicide. She had received devastating news about her health. She had many struggles and even sought the church to help rid her of her personal thorns. I was on the East Coast Regional from Philly to Baltimore as I would normally be on a Thursday. That day, I suddenly got this feeling in the Spirit that something was wrong with one of the sisters of my last living Grandma. I called my Mom to inquire. My Mom made a call. She then called me back with her number. I called to check. My aunt said she had been worried about Aunt Jackie because Aunt Jackie had seemed so distraught. She repeatedly said she was going to kill herself. My Aunt said she told her to stop saying it and that she didn't mean it. Well then she hadn't heard from Aunt Jackie in a week and was worried. She sent Aunt Jackie's only daughter to check on her. When my baby cousin arrived, she found her Mom dead. She had been dead an entire week. She did what she said. We had 2 funerals in 30 days. We buried another aunt, a sister to my Great Grandma less than 30 days prior due to illness. My now late Cousin Connie, shipped her Mom back to PA for us to memorialize her October 2007. Just like that, we had a second funeral. 😢
 
My point, when someone isn't doing well, DO NOT take for granted that they will be okay. Their comments to you may be the only cry for help they give. I felt Aunt Jackie this morning. My program for her memorial is buried in a box around here but I know this is a prompting for someone to see and hear. Love you Aunt Jackie!!!

Special Event Announcement- October

Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen,

I hope you are doing well and making it a marvelous Monday! Please see the flyer below.  I am taking part in the 8th Annual African American Authors & Empowerment Expo at Morgan State University. In "The Book Pitch" seven authors will be pitching their books to a panel of four filmmakers.  I am blessed to be an author as well as a filmmaker and playwright so I'm very excited to be the moderator for a second year.  I hope to see you this Saturday. The expo is FREE to attend.

Special Event Announcement

Good Evening Family and Friends,

I hope you are doing well and making it a great evening. Join me tomorrow on The Stubbs Show.

 See the flyer below.

Blessings!

 

 

 

"Blink"

Good Morning Family,

I hope you are well and making it a fantastic Friday. It's time for another segment from the Get Your JOY In The Morning YouTube Channel. The latest poetic video is titled "Blink." Click the link here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq6tguXIvsA

Enjoy your day!

REMINDER: Last Call for Auditions for "Broken Pieces"

Saturday, August 12th is the last call for auditions for the upcoming stage play, "Broken Pieces: Some Family Wounds Run Generations Deep." If you know any young people between the ages of 10-14 and adults 18yrs+ who would be interested in auditioning, please contact Joy T.J. Riley at getyourjoyinthemorning@gmail.com for more details. This is an opportunity to communicate the importance of breaking cycles, awareness on verbal and emotional abuse in families and getting some laughter at the same time. Use your gifts to make a difference in the world.