A Phenomenal Woman: Lady MaLinda Prince Sapp

I've been a little behind on posting....priorities shifted and that was IT.  The past few weeks a lot has been going on but I'm not going to complain because things could be a whole lot worse.....

On September 9, 2010 a very GREAT woman was called to be with God.  Her name was MaLinda Prince Sapp.  Many of you may know her as wife of Pastor Marvin Sapp but I knew her as a woman that I truly looked up to.  She had the smile to light up a room, presence to make you stare, and a dynamic love for God. 

When I learned of her passing, I stood right in my tracks. I was in disbelief.  I thought about how her passing would effect her family, church family and the community.  She was a pillar in our community and wanted great things for us.  Lady MaLinda was very humbled with her blessings and just wanted to help others...but God had different plans for her....

I remember first meeting Lady MaLinda at a chapter meeting for our sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.  She had a question about something that we were discussing at the meeting and she fought her dear heart out to back up what she was saying. I thought in my head "she's the bomb, she's not holding anyone up"..LOL... after that meeting we worked together for different things, and she remained the same Lady MaLinda through it all....DOWN TO EARTH as most would say..She always made sure it was done the right way, the youth were taken care of, and lending her hand which ever way possible......

Her passing has made me think about many different things especially things that she stood for. I struggled and asked God what do I need to take away from this? I now know.....A woman of God first and foremost, helping woman see their potential and uplifting individuals through the power of tongue.  I reflected on how Lady Malinda would put these things into ACTION and I said to myself "Fallon, you have to do better."

I can go on and on about the GREAT person Lady MaLinda was (but like she would say "Keep it movin people").  She will be missed dearly.  I now know what I have to do to keep her legacy alive.  I'm only one person but just one person's action can cause a major reaction.  This is evident at the many lives that were touched by MaLinda Prince Sapp.

To a woman of God, my Soror, inspiration, sister in Christ, teacher, and motivator..."Hey Beautiful, I will see you again." I love you and thank you for touching my life Lady MaLinda Price Sapp.

Let us not forget to continuously keep the Sapp and Prince family in our prayers....



WHY say yes?!

A recently had a conversation about relationships and marriage.  Just like any other conversation we discussed real life scenarios and tried to figure out the WHY part.  The "why" part is in reference to why do people get into relationships or get married when they're not ready???  I don't know about you but I've asked this question several times looking for a clear answer and have received different ones each time. 

There have been many who've gotten into relationships with someone and have cheated on their mate.  I'm sure you have heard stories or maybe have had personal experiences with this (I'm not pointing anyone one out).  The cheater (so I've been told) has looked for a another piece of excited, more satisfaction, or just didn't care because technically they aren't married...."Do right" man/woman?!  Why even bother adding that title if you know your going to cheat?  Usually there is one cheating and one faithful..or both, heck I don't know.  Why do people waste each others time, energy, and emotions if they know that they will not hold to the commitment of that relationship? This mind boggles me...

Marriage is the for SURE stamp on a commitment.  Many people dream (especially most women) of their wedding day with the white dress (hopefully not for some LOL..joke) and walking down the aisle to meet the love of their life.  When its real LOVE it makes me happy to know people are really trying to do things the right way.  When its not about love and just for "show" or to prove a point (whatever it might be) that's not cool.  I truely believe that when people get married for the wrong reason, it never lasts and becomes a big ball of mess.  If you know that you're going to cheat, just save the money, time, stressful planning, and DON'T DO IT. Plain and simple.   Hey readers...why do you think this happens more frequently now?  I love to hear about relationships and marriages that are solid.  Of course I know that every day isn't a cake walk but come on people..we have to do better! 

Lets discuss your views....I'd love to read your comments.

Yours Truely,

BROWN SKIN. BIG DREAMS


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