Second Chance

This blog was inspired from a recent video I watched of very famous Chris Brown offering a public apology to the world for the recent charges brought against him of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend who is also famous. I haven't really kept up with all the rumors, new clips, court drama, and allegations that have followed this story I am aware of the outcome.

Although this blog is inspired from the clip viewed it isn't completely about him. I would like to offer another spin on this. I was a single mother for about 7 yrs. I believe. Both of my eldest children were conceived while I was an active member in church. I was raised in church and a second generation PK. Most would figure I should've known better than to take this route in life. I was certainly raised with more knowledge that I just didn't want to adhere to at the time. I wanted to be one who made my own decisions and didn't apologize for doing so. Often times my own selfish decisions caused others' to feel pain. I was in the forefront of everyone's eyes.

There are other people who may have lied, deceived family, friends, co-workers, loved ones, etc. I am aware of family members who were addicted to things that shall remain nameless. These things if known might have jeopardized their current position whatever it may be. However, what I have come to realize is EVERYONE makes choices. Some right and some wrong but whatever it is...we should own up to it. When making my decisions to have children before marriage, it wasn't one that I was proud of. The second child I did want to terminate the pregnancy and I remember my father advising me not to cover one mistake with another. They encouraged me to stand up and take control of myself. With their support I did.

It wasn't easy, the road less traveled is what it felt like. I didn't leave the church, God never did anything against me so why would I take it out on him. There were days when I felt like all eyes were on me, and maybe they were. It was okay, if I was to move forward I would need to learn that everyone who makes a mistake (please adhere to your dictionary for the proper definition) deserves a chance, be it the 1st or 2nd. Who are we to judge someone else? Now, I am a wife and mother. I take great pride in taking care of my husband and family to the best of my ability. I am grateful that someone looked beyond my physical talent(s) LOL and seen my heart. All of these different events, decisions, that I will occasionally share with you from time to time makes up who I am. I have forgiven myself, and whom the son sets free he IS free indeed. Forgive yourself, be free and receive another chance...YOU deserve it!

I'm T. Poole YOU know ME...

My First...

Hello World,

I wanted to try something new. This is my introduction Blog to those who may be reading this so go easy on me. I love to write, and have been told I should write a book but time doesn't permit me to do so. This is why I've decided to start a blog of my very own. Hopefully you enjoy this journey that we are about to embark on. No i'm not a famous face yet, but trust me before I take my last breath most will know exactly who I am.

So a little about me. The name, T. Poole never forget it. LOL I am a 32 year old woman, wife, mother, daughter, aunt, friend, and lover. I sing, love to dance although my baby sister would insist i'm stuck in the 90's. Oh well VH1 said it best...(you'll get it later) LOL I am a PK, not by choice but it's all good i've learned to cope with it. My husband is my dream man. I have what some may say is a fairytale story. Here is goes ya ready?

I was a teenager in love with the legendary Gospel group Commissioned (Mitchell) in particular LOL. I would go to bed dreaming of one day marrying someone from the group. Well needless to say one day a man came from Detroit to Cali, and we met became best friends and married. It's been an amazing destination and i'm glad we are still here. We just celebrated our second wedding anniversary on July 18, 2009. I'm blessed to be his wife, partner, and friend.

So next, let's talk about a dream of mine. I grew up in a musical family the 'Sims'. We are talented in many different ways. I was one who was very shy but stayed close to the music. Anyway, it rubbed off on me in a major way. I ended up teaching many choirs and this is my passion. I have a sponge for a brain when it comes to music. My husband calls me the human jukebox. I became a mother at 21 years of age and settled down in a career now I am what they call a 'domestic engineer' LOL Needless to say I have spent years nurturing others and recently battled what is it that I am supposed to do for myself. You know that thing which causes you to sleep in peace at the end of the day. Well I was up late listening to Noel Jones Ministries and he was talking about the 'talent' that was given. He asked the question what are you doing with the talent you were given. My whole household was sleep but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I used to go to bed with visions of myself standing in front of a very large group of people singing.

Teaching is my passion. I have an ear, for great voices. I have the ability to teach other's with ease. I was given this gift to know what to sing, when to sing it, where to sing it and who should sing it. So i've decided to launch out into the deep. Use what he gave me and multiply it! I pray it will help someone else make decisions in their life. I just want to be an assistance in ways that other's assisted me. I will never forget where my gift was matured.

Well this is the first of many, I must go and wash my baby girls hair as she is sliding off the couch upset at this very moment. Take care and always remember...

I'm T. Poole YOU know Me