IMG_7944Hey guys. I hope all is well with you. As for me I’ve just been relaxed and overjoyed that my brother is doing well. It’s been four in a half months since his surgery and it blows my mind everyday how ambitious he is. He was staying with me and he has moved out, gotten a job and is so happy. He inspires me the most out of everyone I know. I’ve never met someone so strong, determined and courageous.  He has been sick all of his life, yet he adjust to whatever life throws at him. For the past three years it has been painful for me to even watch him at times, yet he wanted no one to know. I wanted sympathy for him and he just wanted to be normal so no matter how much pain he was in he would never tell a soul. I  would constantly call, be with him at his treatments wanting to cry. I even asked God a couple of times why him, sometimes even why me (selfish I know).  I’ve apologized to God and He has forgiven me and has blessed us with things far more precious than material things. I’m feel like my brother is free. He has this light in him that I haven’t seen in a long time.

There are a couple of people who have been there for him and I will love them in my heart forever. Some of my friends knew I was at his treatment on Wednesdays and would come by and bring us lunch and make us laugh.  There were some that didn’t know what to say so they prayed, and I felt it. I felt God closer to me than ever because I prayed for him so much. He is my baby, my first love so if he felt sick I felt sick. I thank God that he was able to get a brand new kidney and a pancreas and has healed well. I heard him say one day he thought God forgot about him, but he didn’t. God doesn’t forget about any of us. He is always there working behind the scenes on our behalf so always remember that when you are going through a rough time. Use that trial to get closer to Him and study his word, surround yourself with Him and only Him if you have to. He has your steps written and His goal is for you to see Him so he can show up and show out for you. If there is anything I want you to learn from me it’s FAITH! People will TRY and provoke you or make you think that they are your source, but God is. He directs our steps, so I do good so good will come back to me and that’s why I don’t worry. He’s the richest man on earth and He’s my father. Besides that I’m rich anyway with the love of my family, my brothers health and a great life. FullSizeRender-28 FullSizeRender-30 FullSizeRender-32DSC07939 DSC07942 DSC07959 (1) DSC07966 (1) DSC07977 DSC07996 (1) DSC07999 (1) DSC07905 (1) DSC07908 (1) DSC07909 (1) DSC07926 DSC07936 IMG_7904 IMG_7878 IMG_7884IMG_7897 IMG_7898 IMG_7966 IMG_7985 IMG_8039 IMG_8049 IMG_8064IMG_7892FullSizeRenderIMG_3939IMG_3940IMG_3972

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12 thoughts on “footsteps in the sand

  1. Won’t God do it!!! I’m so ecstatic to hear the wonderful news about Travis!!! I’ll continue to pray for him.

    Also, Happy Birthday Laila…

    I’m putting that Disney resort on my list for when I visit Hawaii. It probably won’t be for another 5 years, but I will get there soon enough. Your skin just looks amazing! I’ve tried your trick of adding bronzer on the legs/body and it really does work! Hope your family had a wonderful time. If you have time, please make a YouTube video about Hawaii.

  2. You are such a positive, inspiring person! I love your blog & will continue to support.. Love the time u spend with your daughter? Is she your only child? Blessing to you and your family

  3. I have learned that even through the test and trails that we all go through, GOD is trying to get something out of you. HE wants your FAITH to be mature. GOD needs you to be in a place so HE can use you. Although the trials are hard HE is there to bring us through them all. I LOVE GOD SO MUCH HE IS SO AWESOME! GOD bless you and your family.

  4. Wow!!!. Mrs. Tanya…I first want to say I check in on your blog everyday for new updates. I’ve always wanted to comment, but never did. I actually spent a weekend just going through past blogs as you shared your incredible fashions, beauty tips and lovely family with all of us!. Your words today really hit home for me!. I’m so happy to hear that your brother is doing so much better. May God continue to bless you and your family…isn’t HE amazing!!!

  5. What an awesome testimony, thank you for sharing and reminding me how faithful God truly is as it made me reflect on my own trials and how He has gotten me through.
    Great pictures of your trip, looks like you had an amazing time!

  6. Extrememly encouraged by this post, especially the line “Use that trial to get closer to Him”. That is my testimony! Overjoyed and giving much thanks to hear your brother is doing well.

  7. Tanya, I truly appreciate this post about the strength & tenacity of your brother. Thank you so much for your Love, Truth, Spirit, & Joy of life that you bring forth. I really needed this for myself being a woman of God, & this will help me as I too go through my healing. You are truly a Phenomenal Woman. May God bless you & your family in an Overabundance of continued Blessings, Success, Wealth, Health, & Favor…⚓

  8. Hi. I follow your blog and LOVE you style, even your approach to life. I really like the orange dress from your last post and would like to know where I can purchase one?

  9. Heartfelt story! Just when I thought(I didn’t have faith) this has really touched my heart…I thank God for allowing you to sharing my story. Most importantly he’s healed your brother!! May God continue to bless you guys

  10. so glad that your brother is doing well. thanks for sharing his inspiring story with us. I started reading your blog for the fashion and beauty and have stayed for that and the inspiration. God alone is the source of our supply, how true.

    your holiday looks like it was fabulous.

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