As I wake up this morning with the clarity of my mind equaling the near completion of my final, final preparations, I can see that I need to thank a few people for their efforts in this project. All the divine “mishaps” over the past week have brought to the forefront just how special my family is which has only added fuel to my resolve for completing the Walk. Without a moment’s hesitation, they have rallied behind me to offer support, encouragement, and much needed funds to purchase items essential to its success.

However, there are a few others who are working just as hard to ensure that the Coalition as well as the project achieves its goals. Monica L. Coleman of The Servant Media and Marvinique Hill of Accounting Analysis & Consulting, LLC comprise the remaining Core Members of the Coalition and supply executive leadership in their areas of expertise. Monica, Chief Communications Officer of the Coalition, is our media specialist while Marvinique, Chief Financial Officer, is ensuring that the Coalition is financially structured for growth and compliance. Like most entrepreneurs, they are overloaded with their own business concerns. Yet, they still find ways to contribute their time, talents, and business resources to the cause. I know without a doubt that neither the Coalition nor this project would have advanced to its present state without their involvement. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ladies!

I also want to say a special thank you to my sister, Felicia, who not only offered support on the road this past week but who is also working just as hard as the Walk’s Project Manager. Currently, her bachelor’s degree studies in Business Administration place high demands on her time. Yet, just like Monica and Marvinique, she is also juggling the demands of the organization. While I envisioned having a project manager for each of the several components of the Walk, Felicia is it! Besides, she is my sister meaning that she allows me to express myself no holds barred. That takes a LOT of strength! As a byproduct of my spiritual journey back to whole-life health, I no longer hide or dampen the truth of my emotions. If I am feeling overwhelmed, I express it. If I am feeling sad, I express it. If I am feeling joyous, I express it. Thus, at times I am super loud when I am happy (which is always great when I have my little nephew around! We can be loud together!), maybe a bit too forceful (for some) when I need to get my point across, and always, always grateful even when I fail to say so in the moment. So, MeMe, thank you, thank you, thank you! I prayed over and over again to God to make sure that I had at least one person who knew me and with whom I could be 100% me during this Walk. He chose you, and I concur!

Over this past week, I have been so focused on what I didn’t have that I forgot to acknowledge and show complete gratitude for everything and everyone that I do have. I know it is so easy to do especially when working on a project that I am passionate about. However, I must always, always remember first and foremost that at any given moment in time, God is making sure that I have everything that I need even if I think I should have more. I have everything that I need in this moment. I am completely provided for in this moment. This is God’s Walk, and He will make sure that it progresses and succeeds according to His plan and His vision… not mine.

Therefore, one final thank you, thank you, thank you is in order for the Divine Spirit who is orchestrating this entire adventure. Please continue to show me the way.