-
Continue reading →: Balancing Compassion and Reality: Why I’m Voting NO on Proposition 136Hey y’all! Welcome back to Tuesday’s ballot breakdown. We have officially powered through all the major constitutional amendments, and now we are shifting gears into the state propositions. First up on the list for today is Proposition 136. For me, this one is a definite NO. Look, my decision on…
-
Continue reading →: The Ghost Town Effect: Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 87Hey y’all! Moving right along through our week-long look at this massive ballot. Next up on my desk is Amendment 87. For official details on what this measure proposes, check the state’s election voter guide, but for me, this is a firm, unmistakable NO. Look, some people might get some…
-
Continue reading →: Protecting Our Voting Maps: Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 86Hey y’all! Moving right along through our week-long look at this massive ballot. Next up on my desk is Amendment 86, which deals with congressional redistricting and how our state’s voting maps are drawn. For me, after weighing the long-term impact of changing our state constitution, this is a NO.…
-
Continue reading →: Get Real! Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 85Hey y’all! Welcome back to my week-long ballot breakdown. As I promised, I am continuing to sift through all these measures to help us look past the commercial noise and understand exactly what we are facing this year. Next up on the stack is Amendment 85, which wants to force…
-
Continue reading →: How Much Faith Does God Really Need From Us?October 27, 2026 Good morning from Colorado! I’ve come to see faith a little differently as I’ve grown older. It’s easy to think we need a mountain of faith before we can trust God, but Jesus painted a much simpler picture: faith as tiny as a mustard seed. That little…
-
Continue reading →: If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It: Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 83Hey y’all! It is early, the house is quiet, and I am cruising right along through this massive ballot. This will be my final blog post for today, but I wanted to make sure I got it out to you. I’m trying to keep a personal promise I made to…
-
Continue reading →: Lessons from History: Why I’m Saying NO on Amendment 82Hey y’all! Let’s talk about history class and why safety laws exist in the first place. When I look at Amendment 82, it doesn’t just give me a Rockefeller monopoly flashback—it reminds me of the horrific 1937 school explosion in New London, Texas, where a natural gas leak went unchecked…
-
Continue reading →: My Identity is Not Up for Grabs: Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 84Hey y’all! Moving right down the ballot to the upcoming ballot measures, and this topic didn’t require me to do a double-take at all. When looking at proposed election laws, I immediately think about basic security, privacy risks, and protecting a person’s identity. Leaving sensitive, private data exposed is just…
-
Continue reading →: Digging Past the Ads: Why I’m Voting NO on Amendment 81 (And Why My Husband Disagrees!)Hey y’all! As I’ve been sitting down to do my homework on this year’s massive ballot, I’ve found myself stopped at Amendment 81, asking a lot of “whys.” At first glance, the commercials make it sound incredibly simple. But once you look past the 30-second TV ads, you realize it…
-
Continue reading →: Let’s Be Clear About Who God IsOctober 26, 2026 Good morning from Colorado! “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1–2 As we begin our fifth and final week of October’s 15 Minutes with God, I…
Hello,
I’m Annette
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
This is a space for the ‘unspoken’ stories. As a Black woman who has journeyed through childhood trauma and family alienation to find healing in God’s grace, I know what it’s like to feel lost in the shadows.
But I also know the light on the other side. Today, my life is a testimony of prayer, the joy of a second chance in marriage, and the strength of a heart reclaimed by faith. Whether you are healing from the past, navigating a diverse family, or deepening your walk with God—you are not alone. Let’s walk this path together.
Let’s connect
Join the fun!
Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining our newsletter.
