I know I’ve been missing, so I thought I’d have a heart to heart with you guys to let you know what’s been going on. My brother has been sick for the past two years and it took a toll on my spirit. I’m a naturally happy person and I make the best of all my circumstances, but deep down inside, my heart was heavy and the sparkle was gone from my eyes because there was sadness there. I live thirty minutes away from him so I put him in my schedule once a week to sit with him at his treatment. This would be about 7-8 hours with the commute. My daughters would go with me if school was out so we could all keep his spirits up. I also have a family, my own business, my blog and all the activities my daughter is involved in, so I worked really hard to create balance in my life. I didn’t put as much time into the blog and drastically cut back my client schedule to two days a week. This took a toll on me, but God supplied all my needs and enabled me to keep moving. I wasn’t able to update as much as I would have loved to, yet you guys never stopped visiting me. This past year has taught me to especially cherish my loved ones and appreciate those that take and make time to be there for me.
Now on to the good news. My brother got a new surgery that will allow him to live a normal life and I know it was only God that made that happen. I will be taking care of him for the next three months so I’ll try to update as much as I’m able. It happened just before the new year and that only leads me to believe that I have to go full force in 2016. Ultimately I want to focus strictly on my blog and make that my primary job, therefore I will put in the work to fulfill all of your requests because you deserve it; especially all of you who have been there since the beginning! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support, your faithful following and always your words of encouragement. You lift my spirit more than words can express. xoxo
Here are a couple snap shots of the past couple weeks. I canceled my New Years’s Vacation that we were taking him on due to his surgery so I’ve ben bumming it. 
my baby with us at one of his treatments
doctors appotntment
he was in surgery for eight hours. Can you tell I did not sleep…
my cousin, my oldest daughter and I waited there all night. When it was over we noticed how beautiful the sunrise was. 
Our view for the past week. Can’t wait to see him live his life God willing. xoxo
Missed seeing your blogs. May God continue to bless you and yours!!! Happy New Year!!!
Thank God for blessings bestowed you upon your brother. I pray for you and your family. Happy New Year
My prayers for your entire family during this time. Can’t wait to see my “Guyy” truly enjoy the life he deserves. Please let him know India,Sheri and I wish a speedy recovery!
I’ve been following your blog (envying your style) for about a year now and appreciate all you share with us! Your bright spirit truly shines through your photos!! I’ll be praying for you and your family and thanking God for how He’s already moved in the situation!!! Be encouraged!!
I often enjoy your blog, your candidness is very enlightening. What I know for sure at this point in my life is ; no matter how heavy the burden seems, God gives us no more than we can bear…he’s always preparing us for something. Blessings to you and your family and your brothers second chance on life in this New a Year.
God Bless you & your beautiful family T! I pray that God’s continued strength be a source of love & light for you all….remember that our God still sits on the throne and know he is GOD!!!! ((Hugs))
God Bless you and your family such an amazing spirit! Love your blog I’ve been following for years
You are dedicated, loving and one amazing woman. God’s grace, abundant blessings and favor upon you and your family. God is faithful and His healing hand is upon your brother, the little champ. Lol love you gyal
God is so amazing! He knows just how much his children can bare. I’m so glad to hear that your brother had a successful surgery. I’m praying he continues to recover. Looking forward to the blog, you are such an inspiration!!! May God continue to bless and keep you and your family.
I never comment on blogs but I had to for the mere fact to say you have beautiful soul inside and out love your blog keep it because your awesome 🙂
My bible says that God doesn’t give us more than we can bare so with that being said you was ready for this & didn’t know it, continue to draw strength from the Lord….Bless you all
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers give praying and stay strong. Blessings love
I love you and I feel your spirit tell your brother I said hello and I’m so happy he’s doing better. I definitely have to see you
Happy New Year Tanya… I pray god continues to enrich you and your family with health and prosperity this year. #LoveTheBlog
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Happy New Year 🙂
constant and continued prayers for your brother!
looking forward to the testimony!
I’m new to your website but my prayers are with you, your brother and your family. I am a new dialysis patient and I know how much it means to have your family’s support. God has an awesome plan for your brother, tell him to hold on tight because is about to take him to new and exciting heights!
God is so AMAZING!! Thank God for guiding those doctors hands during his surgery. You’re also an awesome sister for taking care of him. Surely he’ll always remember it. Happiest New Year 🙂
I have been following you for the past six months and you have a beautiful spirit and impeccable fashion sense. I love it! This is my first time commenting on your site, but I felt compelled after reading your latest post. My prayers go out to you and your family and wish your brother good health in the New Year. You are so humble, spiritual, dedicated and driven and for those that do not know you personally, let me just say that those attributes and more shine through your sincere words. Continue doing what you are doing, stay strong and you already know God has you and your family.
Thanks, God Bless and Happy New Year!
That is absolutely beautiful and I’m so happy for you and your family. Your brother is blessed to have such a caring, loving sister. Your spirit really comes through in your blog and I thank you for being a blessing to me and others. May God bless you and your family in 2016 and always!
Thanking God for the Blessing of your Brother’s restored health.
Wishing you and your family all the best in this new year. I hope your brother finds the peace and wellness he deserves.
I’ve been following you for years and I’m so glad that you still make time to grace us with your blog… it’s my favorite blog. 🙂 xoxo
Thank God everything is working out for him..I will definitely be keeping you ALL in my …continue to be strong…and keep us updated with his progress!!!…
My partner and I stumbled over here different page and thought I might as well
check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you.
Look forward to finding out about your web page yet again.
what a blessing that your brother had the surgery. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
you made the right decision in focusing on your family. We will always be here waiting, your spirit is what draws us to you. Thank you for being you.
God is good isn’t he?
Awww! I’m so glad he is doing better. I’ve been following your blog for a while and I know he has been through so much in his life, but God will heal him. You and your family are in my prayers! I’m glad you are able to make time to even let us know what’s going on because you didn’t have to do that, but you did! God bless you!! xoxo
Wishing you and your family continued blessings!! Saying a prayer.
God bless!
My Mother fell ill late last year so I know how difficult this can be. She is still in her treatments but by the Grace of God she is doing much better. I hope your brother is doing well….Keep Praying!