Mrs.Tracie, I see home so much in your videos!! I'm from Warren, Ohio, and I miss my family so much!! I was raised in the south. I don't talk to my family much but I am praying for God to make us all close again, because I miss Ohio so much!!! Thank you for sharing your Godly, family, Beautiful family and vlogs!!!
Sis, this was one of my favorite videos. Stacie's kids are so adorable. The baby had me too weak - LOL. Her conversation with Jalyn, priceless. You know I loved all the college scenes. Beautiful family, beautiful weekend.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video- I know you love the HBCU bands and life so much too! Oh my goodness I love it! 🙌🏽 It was a great weekend for sure! 🤗💗💗 Have a GREAT weekend!!!
I love watching y'all classic experience and enjoyed it very much MCC will always have a place in my heart got married on classic day 23years ago and one of my twins attend ASU and in the band. Nothing in my opinion compares to Magic City Classic. Great content !!!!! oh Go Honets and Go Bull dogs !
Hi Errica! Thank you and oh wow- that’s really something, what a day to remember 🙌🏽💗 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Have a blessed rest of your week 🤗🙏🏽💗
Ohhhhhh, I sooooo much enjoyed this video!! Enjoyed seeing my daughter, son in love and grands!!! I really enjoyed the band’s playing!! I do have to say that A & M showed out on the field, but ASU showed out in the STANDS afterwards!!!! This video reminds me of Mom and Dad, how we use to just be up and down the highway visiting. As usual, I enjoyed seeing Cincinnati’s skyline in the cut in the hill on the return home!! Thanks for taking us along!!!💥👍🏽🩷
Heeeey Big Sis! I’m sooo glad you enjoyed the video- I wanted yall to feel like you’d been for a visit with them and I’m glad you did!!! Love you! 🤗💗💗😘
Omg! We Enjoyed watching. So glad we got to spend time together and catch all these amazing memories on camera! Now we gotta come to to Cincy soon. ! Ain’t No Family Like the One I Got❤!
I am so so glad y’all enjoyed the video and yes we had a ball!!! I’m looking forward to you guys coming to Cincy if you all can and can’t wait to make more family memories with y’all too! Love you all!!! And exactly- Ain’t No Family Like The One I Got!!! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Hi Melony! Awww thank you, I will look into that 🙌🏽 Birmingham was a great time and Ms. Bree is such a HAM! She has the best little personality, we love her and her siblings- wish we lived closer to each other 💗 Blessings Sis!
Happy Sunday, and it's Daylight saving time! Your great niece's, and nephew, are adorable. They remind me of my grandson, and granddaughter. So welcoming, and will always give you a hug everytime. Lil Bre, she was hilarious! Both of The College Bands showed out, and It was so awesome they did tribute to Frankie Beverly & Mase. Thanks for another awesome video, have a blessed and amazing week.
Hi Reba! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and yes- Lil Bre is hilarious, and such a joy with the best big sister and brother! Oh my goodness Reba… the bands were amazing!!! I loooove music and if I wasn’t so hungry, I would not have wanted to leave because they were not finished playing when we left the stadium. It was such a good time! Have a blessed week Sis! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Thank you so very much for blessing us with your family. I am always excited and touched when seeing/witnessing black and/or Christian love. As we know, God IS LOVE. Hence, to see His love manifested is a great joy. My family attended HBCU classics in Detroit when they were hosted at our football stadium, Ford Field, many years ago. They were fun and delightful. Being in that environment was very defining and spiritual. It felt like we were joined by and aligned with our ancestors and heritage in a way that felt right. It was a spiritual experience. Further, your laugh is so infectious and warm. I LOVE to hear it. AND, Isaiah is getting so tall and so handsome! I'm sure you guys are proud to have raised such a young gentleman. Sharing your family love, fun and laughter is extra special to me because of the unfortunate circumstance and state of my family during these perilous times. It's devastating to see how the devil and his people have been allowed to destroy my family's dynamic and bond. I saw it coming decades ago and would frequently, passionately and vehemently discuss it with my mother and siblings-to great opposition, defensiveness and disagreement. I saw it in the Spirit, but they were clouded, deceived and confused in the flesh. We had never experienced such a calculated attack on our family before, so I understood why they refused to believe that anyone, or anything could divide us, or destroy the house that "Jack" (Daddy) built. However, I knew the force was serious, vast & great and would be deafening and impactful. I could FEEL it in my bones. I understood-even way back then-it was an attack on Godly love; that it was spiritual warfare at a serious and very high level. Dark individuals had become a part of and around our family at this point. When those dark individuals and evil spirits teamed up with individuals in my family who were already in the world, it was catastrophic. I watched how they observed & cased our family to see whom they could devour and how they could tear us apart. We were all about love, fun, family, togetherness and fellowship. Instead of them being honored to be around us, they were jealous and hateful. They come from unsaved and worldly backgrounds, hence, they couldn't appreciate stability, positivity, grounding and peace. All they knew/have known is chaos, toxicity and dysfunction. I was their main target because of my strong and unbreakable relationship with Christ. They knew back then and REALLY know now, I'm an incomparable spiritual force and CHOSEN disciple of Christ. However, my other family members-not so much. They're man-pleasers; NOT God pleasers. Churchiness could no longer be disguised as and/or confused with TRUE Godliness. They conquered them because of this. Fast forward to today, the situation is very sad. Only Christians would understand it. It's as if the Godly Love is gone; and the spirit of the stranger/adversary is reigning in and controlling the family. There's no sincerity, authenticity, trust, loyalty, or kindredness between us. It's a prime example of why we should NEVER give place, leadership, or control to the devil and his people, since we can't ever anticipate, or control how it/they will land and manifest. What we do know is destruction will be the result, since the devil's agenda to kill, steal and destroy will never change. He and his people want to destroy what is good, Godly and righteous. I could and would have never in a million years anticipated that they would be successful in destroying the relationships between myself and my siblings; that anyone, or anything would be able to come between us, however, their antics have been impactful. The enemy and his people worked on my siblings via some of their children until they were able to implode the family from within. This was all possible because they manipulated and deceived via emotion. No one wants to believe they can't trust their own children, however, in this day and time, that's the situation. When the Bible says a friend of the world is an enemy of God, that's what It/He means. My family and no one else's family are exempt. My family is suffering now as a result of not applying and operating in the Word in EVERY situation and/or being waylaid and/or influenced by biological constructs. EVERY relationship MUST take a backseat & bow down to and is trumped by our relationship with God. The best Biblical example of this is when God directed Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as THE sacrifice. God's testing in that situation was obedience. Despite how devastated Abraham was to sacrifice his son, he was obedient to God, and God blessed him for his obedience. The same applies here. We weren't raised by monsters, hence, when the monsters came forth, my mom didn't know how to properly identify, or deal with them. She has only done what she knows to do-be kind and respectful to them. The main ones that smile up in everyone's faces and pretend to be all about family, are the main ones who have been instrumental in helping destroy and betray the family. The wonderful thing is God is omniscient; He knows ALL things-even them-and will deal with them accordingly. I truly feel sorry for my parents in this moment. They raised us in a very loving, wholesome and peaceful home. They were intentional about making sure we were protected & supported; that we had a close bond and relationship with God. Sometimes, I ask God why our family; why He offered us up as a sacrifice; why He allowed the enemy and his people to come in and destroy my family; something that was good; why... He always answers, comforts and consoles me. He reminds me that His strength is made perfect in weakness. Hence, similar to my Job experience, He is doing the same with my family. I'm well aware the devil and his people are in the business of destroying families-especially successful black families-and therefore have the ammunition to defeat him and his agenda. What the devil and his people never grasp, understand, or comprehend is God and His people WIN in the end. He laughs at people who do things to His children because He KNOWS their day is coming. I expose him and his people publicly because certain levels of attack are not meant to be dealt with in silence/hidden. We convince ourselves that not talking/being silent about very serious family matters is the way to go while so many families implode. The devil convinces people they can't express themselves which leads to so many secrets in families; everything's secretive and swept under the rug. Hurt, pain and estrangement are never addressed, or properly dealt with as a result. Hence, many people go to their graves never having resolved anything; and feeling lonely, unloved and uncared for. There are many families suffering and being destroyed because they feel as if there's nowhere to go, or no one to talk to. As we dig ourselves out of the trenches, I am reminded that no matter what happens; whomever/whatever is left standing, God's way is the VERY BEST way. I cherish and treasure the fun/good times; memories; bond; and laughter. If it's never that way again, so be it. I want God to restore my family, but I understand His Will will be done. He'll do what's best. The most significant thing is the LOVE OF GOD will remain.
Ohhh Sis…. 💗💗💗 That hit me hard, and I felt your pain in that release/testimony. Thank you for sharing that, I appreciate you because I know people can definitely relate with all of it but definitely when you talked about people not being able to talk within the family and just going through dealing with family hurts but not saying anything and taking issues to the grave. I know several families like that and it hurts to see it. God bless you and I pray that the Lord will reunify your family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💗🙏🏽💗 I love you Tanisha!!! 💗💗
@traciesplace Yes, Tracie. It's very hurtful and sad. I never could have imagined that we could and would have ever experienced such division. I always go back to the Word when assessing the situation. God gives us very specific guidelines and instructions on how to live as and be believers in this world, i.e., to be equally yoked; be ye separate from unbelievers -other than to minister and show His love; a friend of the world is an enemy to and in enmity with God; what does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?; we live in this world, but are not of this world; apostasy, etc.-so many Biblical references. However, we sometimes ignore, minimize, or disregard them; thinking we know better than God; believing it's not that serious; that nothing will come from not obeying His Word. However, to whom much is given, much is required. Hence, when we don't obey, we face dire consequences. My family is a prime example of this. We would be the perfect family example for a Christian case study! To see how the enemy and his people were allowed to come in and ransack my family has been very difficult. My family is almost unrecognizable now. Some of us try and continue to fight, but there are a distance and coldness in my family now that appear to overshadow and block progress. It didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual takeover. My family members couldn't see the forest for the trees before it was too late. I could, though, and still do. I watch how some of the guilty culprits stand around, as if they've been successful in helping destroy my family and/or tear us apart. However, because they don't TRULY know God, they have no idea about the ALMIGHTY POWER of God and what He's capable of doing. The enemy and his people literally sent people into my family to attack and conquer my innocent family members. The enemy preys on weakness. He knew they weren't spiritually strong enough to withstand the attacks of the enemy. Hence, they went after them. It has been grueling to witness/watch, but I know God is working in all of these situations. Hence, I must stand back, and let Him work. Honestly, despite their wickedness, I pray for them because just as Jesus said on the cross, they know not what they're doing and have done and what the consequences will be. They boast and brag in our "defeat" without understanding God ALWAYS WINS in the end; that what they have is temporary gain. They follow their master, the devil, and we follow our Master, God. At this point, I strive to focus on my family's foundation; believing/knowing that what God has put together, NO MAN can take/put asunder. Whatever is God's Will, It will be done. We grew up in a very loving, fun and happy Christian household, with exemplary parents. My Dad was very protective of his family. He didn't allow certain interactions to occur, or allow us to be around certain types of people. My grandparents were the same way. My Dad was a great family man who stood on the Word and lived by it. He was obedient to God in taking the family leadership position that as for him and his house, we would serve the Lord. He was not perfect, but was wise & righteous; and loved & respected by everyone. To know my Dad was to love him. He was the embodiment of Christian love. He would often say that he wanted his kids to know God well enough that we could/would never be misled. He did his job... It would pain my Dad to see the condition/status of our family now. However, he would know the origin of the mess. He would be able to discern it. He saw some things beginning to happen before he died and rose up against it. As a child, I didn't think it was a big deal, but as an adult, I understand that what we/I saw in the flesh, he saw in the Spirit-which gave him grave concern. Sometimes, I ask God why He had to take away my Daddy, all for us to be in this situation; knowing that if he was alive, none of this would have happened. When I see other loving families, I wonder why God didn't allow us to stand as they are. It's truly a sad and unfortunate situation for now. When I speak of and teach re: my family, I do so with the understanding that compared to many other families, we probably appear to be perfect. However, that's not the goal. I know what we can & should be; who & what we were raised to be. I refuse to allow the righteous seeds planted by my parents and grandparents to be buried. God commissioned me for a time such as this. It's a very hard and challenging assignment, but I know what needs to be done. So, please continue to pray for me and my family. I know God can't restore things to how they used to be-too much has been said/done, hence, I don't expect that-but at least for us to have the spirit of unity, laughter & peace and togetherness back. I refuse to allow our spiritual legacy to be replaced with a worldly one/agenda. The devil is a liar.
🥀O my goodness looks like you guys had a marvelous time good eating good company what a beautiful family what a blessing so glad you guys had another safe trip
Good morning. Mrs. Tracie you came all the to B-Ham and didn't meet you fan. Maybe next time. Missed you last year also. Enjoyed your video, as well. Next time remember you have long time fan when coming. Have a Blessed rest of the day.
Hi Sis! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much and I’m so sorry we missed each other. Prayerfully next time if we’re in Birmingham for a while 🤗 Have a blessed week! 🙏🏽💗
I’ve been avoiding this vid but I just watched 😅 I attended UAB so we played at Legion (we were never good) and we would go to the classic. It’s crazy how little I knew about hbcus and pwis as a freshman in 2003. Spelman was my first choice. Our band never played popular songs 😂 Until you mentioned it I forgot how shaded the A&M side always is. The bands were aMaZiNg. Thank you for sharing it with us. Our people are everything 🫶🏼✨🤎
Mrs.Tracie, I see home so much in your videos!! I'm from Warren, Ohio, and I miss my family so much!! I was raised in the south. I don't talk to my family much but I am praying for God to make us all close again, because I miss Ohio so much!!! Thank you for sharing your Godly, family, Beautiful family and vlogs!!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that and I'm so glad my videos bring a sense of home to you! I pray unity will be restored to you and your family 🙏🏽❤️
Sis, this was one of my favorite videos. Stacie's kids are so adorable. The baby had me too weak - LOL. Her conversation with Jalyn, priceless. You know I loved all the college scenes. Beautiful family, beautiful weekend.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video- I know you love the HBCU bands and life so much too! Oh my goodness I love it! 🙌🏽 It was a great weekend for sure! 🤗💗💗 Have a GREAT weekend!!!
I love watching y'all classic experience and enjoyed it very much MCC will always have a place in my heart got married on classic day 23years ago and one of my twins attend ASU and in the band. Nothing in my opinion compares to Magic City Classic. Great content !!!!! oh Go Honets and Go Bull dogs !
Hi Errica! Thank you and oh wow- that’s really something, what a day to remember 🙌🏽💗 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Have a blessed rest of your week 🤗🙏🏽💗
Ohhhhhh, I sooooo much enjoyed this video!! Enjoyed seeing my daughter, son in love and grands!!! I really enjoyed the band’s playing!! I do have to say that A & M showed out on the field, but ASU showed out in the STANDS afterwards!!!! This video reminds me of Mom and Dad, how we use to just be up and down the highway visiting. As usual, I enjoyed seeing Cincinnati’s skyline in the
cut in the hill on the return home!! Thanks for taking us along!!!💥👍🏽🩷
Heeeey Big Sis! I’m sooo glad you enjoyed the video- I wanted yall to feel like you’d been for a visit with them and I’m glad you did!!! Love you! 🤗💗💗😘
Omg! We Enjoyed watching. So glad we got to spend time together and catch all these amazing memories on camera! Now we gotta come to to Cincy soon. ! Ain’t No Family Like the One I Got❤!
I am so so glad y’all enjoyed the video and yes we had a ball!!! I’m looking forward to you guys coming to Cincy if you all can and can’t wait to make more family memories with y’all too! Love you all!!! And exactly- Ain’t No Family Like The One I Got!!! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Thanks for the coverage on the Birmingham Classic. You are very much appreciated and love.❤❤❤
Hi Setta! You’re so welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed this and the other videos! Have a blessed week!!! 🤗🙏🏽💗
I'm so glad you came to Birmingham. You can order Conecuh sausage from the plant. The baby stole the show😂💓💓
Hi Melony! Awww thank you, I will look into that 🙌🏽 Birmingham was a great time and Ms. Bree is such a HAM! She has the best little personality, we love her and her siblings- wish we lived closer to each other 💗 Blessings Sis!
I enjoy the video. The whole trip seen so much fun.Thanks for sharing.
Hi Arnay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!! Yes, we had a blast! Have a blessed week 🤗🙏🏽💗
Happy Sunday, and it's Daylight saving time! Your great niece's, and nephew, are adorable. They remind me of my grandson, and granddaughter. So welcoming, and will always give you a hug everytime. Lil Bre, she was hilarious! Both of The College Bands showed out, and It was so awesome they did tribute to Frankie Beverly & Mase. Thanks for another awesome video, have a blessed and amazing week.
Hi Reba! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and yes- Lil Bre is hilarious, and such a joy with the best big sister and brother! Oh my goodness Reba… the bands were amazing!!! I loooove music and if I wasn’t so hungry, I would not have wanted to leave because they were not finished playing when we left the stadium. It was such a good time! Have a blessed week Sis! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Hello Traci, Thank you for taking me along, I enjoy watching your videos. 🥰🙏
Hi Setta!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this and the other videos! Have a blessed week Sis!!! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Happy Blessed Sunday❤❤❤
Happy Blessed Sunday Shawna!!! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Have Blessed Sunday Madam🙌🏿 😇 🙏🏿
Happy Sunday Sis! 🤗🙏🏽💗
@traciesplace thank u but I'm not a girl ma'am 💙✌🏿
Thanks for sharing the video enjoyed watching 😊
Hi Veronica! I am so glad you enjoyed the video!! Have a blessed week 🤗🙏🏽💗
@ Thank you 😊
That Day was Long But FUn and Worth it!
Oh yessss!!! 🤗💗💗
He Right because thats how I learned about Ro-tell living in the South i never heard about it before until living in Mississippi
Yesss, and oh my goodness I looove Rotel! 🤗🙌🏽💗
Thank you so very much for blessing us with your family. I am always excited and touched when seeing/witnessing black and/or Christian love. As we know, God IS LOVE. Hence, to see His love manifested is a great joy.
My family attended HBCU classics in Detroit when they were hosted at our football stadium, Ford Field, many years ago. They were fun and delightful. Being in that environment was very defining and spiritual. It felt like we were joined by and aligned with our ancestors and heritage in a way that felt right. It was a spiritual experience.
Further, your laugh is so infectious and warm. I LOVE to hear it. AND, Isaiah is getting so tall and so handsome! I'm sure you guys are proud to have raised such a young gentleman.
Sharing your family love, fun and laughter is extra special to me because of the unfortunate circumstance and state of my family during these perilous times. It's devastating to see how the devil and his people have been allowed to destroy my family's dynamic and bond. I saw it coming decades ago and would frequently, passionately and vehemently discuss it with my mother and siblings-to great opposition, defensiveness and disagreement. I saw it in the Spirit, but they were clouded, deceived and confused in the flesh. We had never experienced such a calculated attack on our family before, so I understood why they refused to believe that anyone, or anything could divide us, or destroy the house that "Jack" (Daddy) built. However, I knew the force was serious, vast & great and would be deafening and impactful. I could FEEL it in my bones.
I understood-even way back then-it was an attack on Godly love; that it was spiritual warfare at a serious and very high level. Dark individuals had become a part of and around our family at this point. When those dark individuals and evil spirits teamed up with individuals in my family who were already in the world, it was catastrophic. I watched how they observed & cased our family to see whom they could devour and how they could tear us apart. We were all about love, fun, family, togetherness and fellowship. Instead of them being honored to be around us, they were jealous and hateful. They come from unsaved and worldly backgrounds, hence, they couldn't appreciate stability, positivity, grounding and peace. All they knew/have known is chaos, toxicity and dysfunction.
I was their main target because of my strong and unbreakable relationship with Christ. They knew back then and REALLY know now, I'm an incomparable spiritual force and CHOSEN disciple of Christ. However, my other family members-not so much. They're man-pleasers; NOT God pleasers. Churchiness could no longer be disguised as and/or confused with TRUE Godliness. They conquered them because of this.
Fast forward to today, the situation is very sad. Only Christians would understand it. It's as if the Godly Love is gone; and the spirit of the stranger/adversary is reigning in and controlling the family. There's no sincerity, authenticity, trust, loyalty, or kindredness between us. It's a prime example of why we should NEVER give place, leadership, or control to the devil and his people, since we can't ever anticipate, or control how it/they will land and manifest. What we do know is destruction will be the result, since the devil's agenda to kill, steal and destroy will never change. He and his people want to destroy what is good, Godly and righteous.
I could and would have never in a million years anticipated that they would be successful in destroying the relationships between myself and my siblings; that anyone, or anything would be able to come between us, however, their antics have been impactful. The enemy and his people worked on my siblings via some of their children until they were able to implode the family from within. This was all possible because they manipulated and deceived via emotion. No one wants to believe they can't trust their own children, however, in this day and time, that's the situation. When the Bible says a friend of the world is an enemy of God, that's what It/He means. My family and no one else's family are exempt. My family is suffering now as a result of not applying and operating in the Word in EVERY situation and/or being waylaid and/or influenced by biological constructs. EVERY relationship MUST take a backseat & bow down to and is trumped by our relationship with God. The best Biblical example of this is when God directed Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as THE sacrifice. God's testing in that situation was obedience. Despite how devastated Abraham was to sacrifice his son, he was obedient to God, and God blessed him for his obedience. The same applies here.
We weren't raised by monsters, hence, when the monsters came forth, my mom didn't know how to properly identify, or deal with them. She has only done what she knows to do-be kind and respectful to them. The main ones that smile up in everyone's faces and pretend to be all about family, are the main ones who have been instrumental in helping destroy and betray the family. The wonderful thing is God is omniscient; He knows ALL things-even them-and will deal with them accordingly.
I truly feel sorry for my parents in this moment. They raised us in a very loving, wholesome and peaceful home. They were intentional about making sure we were protected & supported; that we had a close bond and relationship with God. Sometimes, I ask God why our family; why He offered us up as a sacrifice; why He allowed the enemy and his people to come in and destroy my family; something that was good; why... He always answers, comforts and consoles me. He reminds me that His strength is made perfect in weakness. Hence, similar to my Job experience, He is doing the same with my family.
I'm well aware the devil and his people are in the business of destroying families-especially successful black families-and therefore have the ammunition to defeat him and his agenda. What the devil and his people never grasp, understand, or comprehend is God and His people WIN in the end. He laughs at people who do things to His children because He KNOWS their day is coming.
I expose him and his people publicly because certain levels of attack are not meant to be dealt with in silence/hidden. We convince ourselves that not talking/being silent about very serious family matters is the way to go while so many families implode. The devil convinces people they can't express themselves which leads to so many secrets in families; everything's secretive and swept under the rug. Hurt, pain and estrangement are never addressed, or properly dealt with as a result. Hence, many people go to their graves never having resolved anything; and feeling lonely, unloved and uncared for. There are many families suffering and being destroyed because they feel as if there's nowhere to go, or no one to talk to.
As we dig ourselves out of the trenches, I am reminded that no matter what happens; whomever/whatever is left standing, God's way is the VERY BEST way. I cherish and treasure the fun/good times; memories; bond; and laughter. If it's never that way again, so be it. I want God to restore my family, but I understand His Will will be done. He'll do what's best. The most significant thing is the LOVE OF GOD will remain.
Ohhh Sis…. 💗💗💗 That hit me hard, and I felt your pain in that release/testimony. Thank you for sharing that, I appreciate you because I know people can definitely relate with all of it but definitely when you talked about people not being able to talk within the family and just going through dealing with family hurts but not saying anything and taking issues to the grave. I know several families like that and it hurts to see it. God bless you and I pray that the Lord will reunify your family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💗🙏🏽💗 I love you Tanisha!!! 💗💗
@traciesplace Yes, Tracie.
It's very hurtful and sad. I never could have imagined that we could and would have ever experienced such division. I always go back to the Word when assessing the situation. God gives us very specific guidelines and instructions on how to live as and be believers in this world, i.e., to be equally yoked; be ye separate from unbelievers -other than to minister and show His love; a friend of the world is an enemy to and in enmity with God; what does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?; we live in this world, but are not of this world; apostasy, etc.-so many Biblical references. However, we sometimes ignore, minimize, or disregard them; thinking we know better than God; believing it's not that serious; that nothing will come from not obeying His Word. However, to whom much is given, much is required. Hence, when we don't obey, we face dire consequences. My family is a prime example of this. We would be the perfect family example for a Christian case study!
To see how the enemy and his people were allowed to come in and ransack my family has been very difficult. My family is almost unrecognizable now. Some of us try and continue to fight, but there are a distance and coldness in my family now that appear to overshadow and block progress. It didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual takeover. My family members couldn't see the forest for the trees before it was too late. I could, though, and still do.
I watch how some of the guilty culprits stand around, as if they've been successful in helping destroy my family and/or tear us apart. However, because they don't TRULY know God, they have no idea about the ALMIGHTY POWER of God and what He's capable of doing. The enemy and his people literally sent people into my family to attack and conquer my innocent family members. The enemy preys on weakness. He knew they weren't spiritually strong enough to withstand the attacks of the enemy. Hence, they went after them. It has been grueling to witness/watch, but I know God is working in all of these situations. Hence, I must stand back, and let Him work.
Honestly, despite their wickedness, I pray for them because just as Jesus said on the cross, they know not what they're doing and have done and what the consequences will be. They boast and brag in our "defeat" without understanding God ALWAYS WINS in the end; that what they have is temporary gain. They follow their master, the devil, and we follow our Master, God.
At this point, I strive to focus on my family's foundation; believing/knowing that what God has put together, NO MAN can take/put asunder. Whatever is God's Will, It will be done.
We grew up in a very loving, fun and happy Christian household, with exemplary parents. My Dad was very protective of his family. He didn't allow certain interactions to occur, or allow us to be around certain types of people. My grandparents were the same way. My Dad was a great family man who stood on the Word and lived by it. He was obedient to God in taking the family leadership position that as for him and his house, we would serve the Lord. He was not perfect, but was wise & righteous; and loved & respected by everyone. To know my Dad was to love him. He was the embodiment of Christian love. He would often say that he wanted his kids to know God well enough that we could/would never be misled. He did his job...
It would pain my Dad to see the condition/status of our family now. However, he would know the origin of the mess. He would be able to discern it. He saw some things beginning to happen before he died and rose up against it. As a child, I didn't think it was a big deal, but as an adult, I understand that what we/I saw in the flesh, he saw in the Spirit-which gave him grave concern. Sometimes, I ask God why He had to take away my Daddy, all for us to be in this situation; knowing that if he was alive, none of this would have happened. When I see other loving families, I wonder why God didn't allow us to stand as they are. It's truly a sad and unfortunate situation for now.
When I speak of and teach re: my family, I do so with the understanding that compared to many other families, we probably appear to be perfect. However, that's not the goal. I know what we can & should be; who & what we were raised to be. I refuse to allow the righteous seeds planted by my parents and grandparents to be buried. God commissioned me for a time such as this. It's a very hard and challenging assignment, but I know what needs to be done.
So, please continue to pray for me and my family. I know God can't restore things to how they used to be-too much has been said/done, hence, I don't expect that-but at least for us to have the spirit of unity, laughter & peace and togetherness back. I refuse to allow our spiritual legacy to be replaced with a worldly one/agenda. The devil is a liar.
Jay always been proud of her School
Yesss! 😂🤣😆 She’s a Bulldog through and through! 🙌🏽
🥀O my goodness looks like you guys had a marvelous time good eating good company what a beautiful family what a blessing so glad you guys had another safe trip
Hi Holley! Thank you so much! We had such a good time!!! So glad you enjoyed the trip down with us- have a great and blessed week! 🤗🙏🏽💗
Thats a real friend gave them first option to buy
Yes- so sweet!!! 🙌🏽💗
Good morning. Mrs. Tracie you came all the to B-Ham and didn't meet you fan. Maybe next time. Missed you last year also. Enjoyed your video, as well. Next time remember you have long time fan when coming. Have a Blessed rest of the day.
Hi Sis! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much and I’m so sorry we missed each other. Prayerfully next time if we’re in Birmingham for a while 🤗 Have a blessed week! 🙏🏽💗
I’ve been avoiding this vid but I just watched 😅 I attended UAB so we played at Legion (we were never good) and we would go to the classic. It’s crazy how little I knew about hbcus and pwis as a freshman in 2003. Spelman was my first choice. Our band never played popular songs 😂 Until you mentioned it I forgot how shaded the A&M side always is. The bands were aMaZiNg. Thank you for sharing it with us. Our people are everything 🫶🏼✨🤎
Hi TaLaiah! Thank you for finally watching! ☺️ Yesss, the HBCU’s bands, rich culture and heritage are great to be a part of. Blessings!!! 🤗🙌🏽💗💗
yall was at American Deli by my house in Birmingham lol...
Oh wow! 🙌🏽
Ok i need to start covering my Salmon that look good
Thank you!!! It is so good 🤗
Hey Tracie and Family
Hi Angie! 🤗💗
Lol that little one runs the house she go get Jay.
Hahahahaha! Yesss!!! 🙌🏽😂
They sell the sausage in Jungle Jim's
Oh REALLY!!! I’ll have to get some around the holidays because I was bought kicking myself for not getting any before we left and bringing it home! 🏡
I’m from Kentucky, but I just love me some Birmingham, AL…
Hi! Awesome!! And yes- it’s a great city, Have a blessed week 🤗🙏🏽💗
Lil bully🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right!!! She is HILARIOUS, so fun! 🤗💗💗
Asu won the game but them bulldogs rocked the stands
Hi and yup- they sure did! The Marching Maroon & White!!! 🙌🏽💗
ASU band be blowing! Come check out GHOE in NC. A&T Homecoming is the Greatest in the world!
Awesome! 👏🏽
Hey Isaiah sweetie
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Waffle house has the best restaurant grits😋
Yes! They were pretty decent surprisingly!!! 🤗💗