I did a personalized tribute to a few "STRENGTH OF LEGENDS" (women) where I added my own spin by using their birth dates covered in proverbs and psalms bible scriptures. This is the best Mother's Day appreciation ever! Take a peek around and see. Mother's Day post never goes out of style because we will always love our mamas.

HOW BUTTER-FLY ARE YOU? WHICH CATEGORY/DESCRIPTION BEST DESCRIBES YOU OR YOUR MOM AS MOTHERS?

Advanced In The-Fly Mama

Advanced In The-Fly Mamas are visionaries. Eyes have not seen nor have ears heard about the visionary of an Advanced In The-Fly Mama. She is a Butter-Fly Mama with ideas and dreams expressed in a very different manner. She is the contribution of motivation, education and public service. Just one minute in an Advanced In The-Fly Mama and you automatically become high. You feel good, you think positive and your confidence is at an all-time boost. She truly has the gift to uplift! She will keep you sane and unashamed to stay locked down in the "Butter-Fly" of a mother. She is covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Who have said, With our tongue will prevail; our lips are our own: Who is lord over us? 12:4 (December 4)

Beauty-Fly Mama

Beauty-Fly Mamas are quite lovely divines. She is Beauty-Fly in her thoughts. She is Beauty-Fly in acceptance and in love. She is the Beauty of an Amarillo Sour Delight (I will take a Corona-sita..lol)! Beauty-Fly Mamas like her are made up of a tranquil-diplomatic brew. I admire this Beauty-Fly’s desire to consistently remain ladylike come what may. She is the luminous essence of major support. We are deeply bounded by a great cloud of Beauty-Fly witnesses. This parti- cular Butter-Fly Mama is framed by her faith in God. The steps of Beauty-Fly Mamas are ordered by the Lord. Though she may fall, she shall not  be utterly cast down to the ground. She wears a Beauty-Fly Crown. She remains in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? Shall it declare thy truth? Proverbs 30:9 (September 30)

Blkgurl Hottie-Fly Mama

Ring-ah-linga-lingy! Hey gurl what’s up (Tee is dry)? Hey (Nef is perkay)! I knew you would be up (Tee). Um...like yes. It’s almost 1 am. Are you okay (Nef)? I need to get out of this house. I have to make a run on the Westside and I want you to come with me (Tee). On daa Westside...(he he giggles)! Gurrrl I have on my pajamas! Okay give me about 30 minutes. Okay but wait...is that the guy who owns all the properties n-stuff? He’s an unclassified baller ain’t he? Why you wanna go and see him (Nef)? There you go with a million questions. We will talk in the car. I have another call. Just be ready gurl (Tee). Okay this B calling me on the other line too (Nef…beep). Hey (Simultaneously Nef & B )! Did Tee call you (They’re both united in excitement)? I just got off the phone with her (Nef)! I'm getting ready now (B)! Me too (Nef)! I can’t believe we are about to do this, its on (B LOL)!! Yap its on (Nef). A Blkgurl Hottie-Fly Mama like Tee is the empress of endless adventures. This Butter-Fly Mama is well-known for giving out adventures that last a lifetime. I wish I could have that moment for life but I am thankful for the memory! Tee Remains covered in the bloodstain...Hot! True story. Curve your nerve with a proverb. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Proverbs 28:5 (May 28)

Brick Hoz-Fly Mama

Dudes are always trying to catch up to this Brick Hoz-Fly buttercup! They know what’s up! Instead of being satisfied with a nice hello-hey-hi; they still try to do LONG drive-byes for much longer then she anticipated. Brick Hoz-Fly-Mamas are more than just a banging anatomy. She goes mad-hard in prayer then she tends to the beautification of her hair and nails (God first). This Brick Hoz-Fly Mama is sequestered in encouragement. She will call you up and tell you to forget about the world and all its stressful cares; then pick you up so that you can kick it with her in Morning Prayer. She is so Brick Hoz-Fly. She is about her father’s business. Brick Hoz-Fly Mamas are not boring mamas. If you want to play miss stuck-up you may want to retreat. You will be funked-up with a funky attitude. She is well-trained in fun-times only. Brick Hoz-Fly Mamas remain in the bloodstain. Unmovable! Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honor dwelleth. Psalms 8:26 (August 26)

Championista-Fly Mama

If God deems what is, there really is no other ism. It is what it tis. So to me she is my Championista-Fly Mama and she’ll keep on fighting until the end. She is so fly and my amazing Championista. No time for losing. She is my Championista-Fly Mama in my world. She is the Fly-Mama that taught me how to love and not hold a grudge the most; with a toast to the Holy-Spirit of course. Championista-Fly Mamas like my mama put the “condition” in the “un” smack dap right in the middle of her unconditional LOVE. Champions are well known for winning fights. Championista-Fly Mamas help you win fights behind the scenes to help keep the body of Christ in God’s light. Negative energies and wickedness will always yield to righteousness when these kind of mamas step on the scene! Healthy foods soothe her mood, only because she is Butter-Fly. The Championista Fly Mama remains in the bloodstain covering of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:5 (January 5)

Chic Gurl-Fly Mama

Chic Gurls run the world! Chic Gurl-Fly-Mamas raise the barometer for Butter-Fly-Ness. Credulity is the direct opposite of this Chic Fly Mama. She is the key element of betterment. In light of having striking negotiation skills; Chic Gurl-Fly Mamas know how worthy they are. This Chic Gurl-Fly Mama will ask for what she wants and receive it! She never treats people with “Uncool-Cruel” and will not agree with those that do. She is slow to anger and free in love from above. She remains covered in the bloodstain!  Curve your nerve with a proverb. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Proverbs 1:8 (January 8)

Dawnmination-Fly Mama

As she Dawnminates her way to the top-non-stop...pause-stop-wait! She is
beyond great! The Dawnmination of the non-dithering mama is coming for you!
She Dawnminates in the arena of education and love with a twist of grace, which make her a Dawnminated-Fly Mama mate. There are innumerable rea-sons why this mama is so Dawnmination-Fly. Let me just state she Dawnminates in her faith and prayer life. She applies her heart to understanding as she takes those who don't want to deal with perplexity and turns it into simplicity for all the young minds who she is assigned to Dawnminate. It is with all my might that I pray for the best, better and “the more” to reign in your Dawnmination-Fly Mama life. Yes! Curve your nerve with a proverb. The rich ruleth over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 (July 22)

Double Dime-Fly Mama

I cram to understand a wicked man’s plan because it will not work on my Butter-
Fly Dime. Jealousy, hatred, and tons of strife is what they eat, think and drink (give me a mojito sour because I have been delivered from sprite...lol) at night. Double Dime Fly-Mamas masticate on the fruit of the spirit (joy, love, peace and sharing earrings). A Double Dime-Fly Mama is not greatly moved by a fool. She will continue to smile like a doll all up in yo face and pray behind your back! She is rinsed and dipped in God’s grace. She prays for the Lord to have his way. She remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerves with a proverb. The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Proverbs 25:9 (September 25)

Fashiontiffsta-Fly Mama

The sagacity to carry her own mental weight. It does not matter the majority or minority. Absolutely nothing will be able to sway this Fashiontiffsta-Fly Mama if she doesn’t want involvement. Her examination will leave you testifying against the emptiness that crowds your mind if you try to force anything on her. She has her own style and her own mind. Fashiontiffsta-Fly Mamas instigates all mamas to be their own person and think their own thoughts. Her style is in the belly of longevity and trends fade away like fake friends. You do know, you constantly have to update trends. Trends are really not your friend. The Fashiontiffsta-Fly Mama demonstrates the development of her intelligence as a wife, mother, and diva! She understands that in life things may not always be good, so she makes it great! The Fashiontiffsta-Fly Mama firmly remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. Proverbs 2:22 (Feb 22)

Fa Sho I know I’m-Fly Mama

Assuredly I say unto you that Fa Sho I know I’m-Fly Mamas walk by faith, not by sight. Fa Sho I know I’m-Fly Mamas rock in their defense to be self-reliant. Her confidence has no room for diffidence. When she enters any event cameras tend to flick. Her attributes range between Fa Sho I’m Fly and I Know I’m Fly. She's just a Butter-Fly Prowess on the rise. No matter what happens in life she always know that God’s unfailing love will be with her through the winds and the waves of life. She remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Proverbs 26:7 (July 26)

Favored-Fly Mama

Praise the Lord! A Favored-Fly Mama is in the house! Her mother-hood is like
way too illustrious and God’s favor in her life is without end. Blessed is the womb that bore her and the breast which nursed her. Favored-Fly Mamas DO NOT allow just anybody to watch their children. As soon as she leaves, she misses them. She can’t wait to get off of work (sometimes...lol) to see them again. No man can reverse what God have blessed. Favored-Fly-Mamas walk in the way of goodness and keep to the paths of righteousness. They continue to stay on their mission to remain in the bloodstain position. Keep your beautiful calm with the equanimity of Psalms. O Lord, you have brought my soul up from the grave; you have kept me alive that I should not go down to the pit! Favor ain't fare! Psalms 30:3 (March 30)

Fiercely-Fly Mama

Fiercely-Fly Mamas dwell quite well in their hotness, purpose and excellence ('purposcellence'). She is dedicated to the unity to preserve and help produce good communities. She strives to keep hope alive. This Fiercely-Fly Mama is the President for the National Congress of Black Women Metro Chicago Chapter. She is so Butter-Fly! Her empowerment is heaven-sent, as she achieves great things for women and families. Fiercely-Fly Mamas like her, aspire to be that good and faithful servant of leadership. She shall eat plenty and be satisfied, praising the name of the lord who has dealt wondrously with her. She remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ! Curve your nerve with a Proverb. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Proverbs 8:6 (August 6) 

FineTower-Fly Mama

In the beginning FineTower-Fly Mamas were born baby girls. Then that girl became a young lady; to end a woman. In her is the gift of life. She gives life to the light of men. All human life was made through her with God working in the background. A FineTower-Fly Mama is sometimes too good to be true. The universality of her personality keeps her wrapped tight in “fine-mode” wherever she goes. She is drenched in love from above. You may need to get a hug from her. You don’t need to Abilify your life with Cymbalta or Nitrate because all of them drugs were how you got sick in the first place. What you really need is an ounce of weed (just kidding...lmbo). What you need is to be in the company of a FineTower-Fly Mama like Gi Gi. It is only right that miracles overlap in the life of a FineTower-Fly-Mama. The bloodstain remains quite “Fine” in her life. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. Psalms 9:19 (September 19)

Flaming Hot-Fly Mama

Sound wisdom, understanding and strength are gift wrapped in this Flaming Hot-Fly chick. She executively directs with an inexpressible impact. The reality of her public service mentality is total Flaming-Hot! A Flaming Hot-Fly Mama is a secret weapon. She is one of God’s top solid rocks. Her wins never end. Flaming-Hot Mamas brings home the dividends. She leaks of sweet...bring the heat...and give out treats to her hubby and kids. Flaming Hot-Fly Mamas understand what is right and acceptable. She makes her kids eat their vegetables. She loves mercy and does justly. God is always showing her off. Flaming-Hots never lose they only learn. Where is the real Flaming-Hots, right there (Nita) right there (Nita) in the board room, at a conference, nursing babies; please don’t stare! This Mama remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Proverbs 16:6 (June 16)

Fliest-Fly Mama

“This is the team. We’re trying to go to the moon. If you can’t put someone up, please don’t put them down” -NASA motto. This motto is an exemplary standard of the Fliest-Fly Mama. The growth and history of the Fliest-Fly Mama is never a mystery but a mixture of twigs (the nick) and pigs (the tone), profitable gains and good company. Love is a continual dripping in the heart of this Butter-Fly Mama. She is peace where there is none. She is a sweet kiss on the cheek. The Fliest-Fly Mama has a heart and mind that is worth a lot. Her character is a big phat extension of her worthiness. The Fliest-Fly Mama is a woman of great value, and she owns it. She is nice! No one can stop her from living her best life! The Fliest-Fly Mama remains completely covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Why don't you curve your nerve with a proverb. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Proverbs 21:1 (January 21)

Floetic-Fly Mama

She Floetically flows in her knowledge to perfect those things that be not as if or though they were. This Floetic-Fly Mama represents the “National Anthem” of a mother’s powerful LOVE for her children in word and in deed. Floetic-Fly Mamas build their children way up with a positive upsurge to forfend against negative nerves of the world. No matter if it’s the right time, season, or weather, her love is cloudy and raining at the unconditional level. Some women may need to try a bit of Floetic-Butter Fly in their lives. The bloodstain of Christ sweetly remains in the Floetic-Fly Mamas. It is dripping. Curve your nerve with a Proverb. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Proverbs 8:12 (August 12)

Flowing In The-Fly Mama

Flowing high and Fly as a great mate. She creates sweet treats including kakes that scream "yummy to my tummy" on the agenda of a full plate. Flowing In The-Fly Mamas are a bit more refined, keeping busy with her time, to lead a legacy full of purpose and destiny to her children. She knows they are her wealth. To be poor is to be carnal minded. If you are always dwelling in your flesh, you are not living up to your best. A Flowing In The Fly Mama aims to heighten her spiritual game. She is what she is. It keeps her heart cleansed and serene to fight off all the negative things. The supplications of her prayers are not snared in hindrance. She is not too perturbed with the cares of the secular world. She understands and would recommend people draw nigh and get on God’s side! There’s no force, because it’s really your choice (salvation plug). Flowing In The-Fly Mamas often believe in the best, accept it, and walk therein. She is flowing in the bloodstain of Christ! Curve your nerve with a proverb. The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18 (November 18)

Foxy-Fly Mama

Damn+Fool must be the leaders of the new school for some mamas because their irkahliciousness is contagious. Thank God for old-school Foxy-Fly Mamas not having it. A Foxy-Fly Mama who bear kids and runs a household are rather
essential. They are the International CEOs of America’s soul! Foxy-Fly Mamas are very attentive to everything. Nothing goes unnoticed with their children: How was school? "Good Mama." Did you do your homework? "Yes Mama." Did you finish your chores? "I’m about too after my homework." Show me what you are wearing for school? "Okay." You are NOT wearing that to school, take that off! "Yes ma’am." Can you spend the night over who house (Run’s house)? No! I don’t know Run DMC...so no. Come and give me my hug and kiss before you go to bed. I love you. "I love you too Foxy-Fly Mama." Yap her kids think she is Fly. She is covered in God’s love. Curve your nerve with a proverb. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: Proverbs 3:3 (March 3)

Gifted-Fly Mama

Be lifted very high in an aeonian Gifted-Fly Mama who multiples the self-image of activism to lubricate your mind in Christ. Gifted-Fly Mamas are youthful with vision; their winning is never-ending as the author, teacher, and public speaker of their household; they fiercely help their husband and children achieve their goals. If it's after eleven, Gifted-Fly Mamas are rocking melodies of Heaven (in the anointing) as their family sleeps in peace. Gifted-Fly Mamas do not take a break from putting the devil in his place. She will touch and agree with you and her husband in magnanimous faith. Her family is her template of love that keeps her striving to be a lady of PROVERBS 31. Gifted-Fly Mamas are gifted in the love of Sancti-Fly permission NOT asking for your opinion. Why should she, so please pay attention. She’s a grown woman (she can do whatever she wants). Don’t let the lengthening of your ignorance be a disturbance. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. Psalm 9:3 (September 3)        

Historic-Fly Mama

Twas the night of the Eve came knocking...to increase participation in townhall community relations for the city where she is employed. Her brand is the sweet approbation of excellence for all of her goodness. So, what makes her a Historic-Fly-Mama? Well, she is the first woman to sphere head the unity in community relations events; like the Wine & Chocolate Tasting or New Residents; gaining her the support of the people with 110% involvement. This has never been done before. It’s not like she’s made of rubber, she just extends herself to others. Historic-Fly Mamas like her continue to make ways out of long days, nights and personal hours. Yes, she remains in the bloodstain of Christ. Covered! Curve your nerve with a proverb. My sons, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Proverbs 6:20 (June 20)

Magical-Fly Mama

She breathes and cleaves to the surveillance of a Black Girl that Rocks instant courage, leaving scents of her everlasting presence. She speaks, thinks, and blinks belief! She encourages others to write goals and achieve. While you are trying to catch some, she already got the SUM! She is independent and wining! You think she can’t do it but her perseverance automatically beat you to it! Now she ruling it! She is the CEO of her own spiritual joyance and you will not dictate her faith. She is heaven! She is feminine! She is the boss! She is soft, and she is costly. She never hesitates or give YOU a break (none), to let you know the magnitude of her worth. She often walks around with a magical elegance, mixed with a bougie twist of exquisite. A Magical-Fly Mama knows they are covered by the God of the universe! Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. Psalms 23:2 (February 23)

Mamacita-Fly Mama

She gracefully plays her role as a good woman, yes, a lady. It’s no wonder why Mamacita-Fly Mamas win-win! This Mamacita Mama is anointed with God’s inspiration that will spread to your head; drip down to cleanse your heart and oil your joints with...wait, I know someone reading this just missed my point. Oh well! Carnality is a dead battery. I can’t charge it. A Mamacita Mama is always a predestined blessing to ALL of her family and friends (Sorors-AKA). Mamasita Mamas will rebuke nonsense and dismiss your offense. All she wants to do is zooma-zoom zoom-zoom with the almighty and just shake her romp in the spirit. Her right smothers all kinds of wrong, with prayer warriors like the Mamasita-Fly Mama appointed to God’s throne. She is covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. Proverbs 8:22 (August 22)

Melanin-Fly Mama

She slays all day in an anointed, appointed way! Melanin-Fly Mamas slay at home, at work, in your face, and behind your back! She represents impact, no lack, coupled with the perspicacity to achieve her purpose driven destiny. Her temperature is flaming hot as she incessantly reaches her goals and remains on top. Melanin-Fly Mamas ain't gonna stop! Melanin-Fly Mamas have a opulent interior of determination which propels them to overcome all situations. She represents ambition. Melanin-Fly Mamas are blessed with their God-given boost of intuition to know nothing can stop what God wants them to rock! Her mother-hood is always up to nothing but goodness. She inspires the best, desires the best, and her example as a mother and a woman never takes rest (no days off). She is the soul sound advice you need. She is the that good listener you crave! Her prayers powerfully blends with family and friends. She is covered in a prayer coma for life in Christ! Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. For thou hast made him most blessed forever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. Psalm 21:6 (June 21)

Natural High-Fly Mama

If a biblical aphorism could be used as her first and last name the first one would be; “No weapon from against me shall prosper” and the last name would be; “If you continue to trust in the Lord mercy shall surround you.” Butter-Fly Mamas like her understand that we all need mercy. The production of lies does not rest easy in her mind because she dwells richly in honesty and truthfulness. You can trust her! Meekness is her friend until the end. She pursues it. She is it! Although she has 2 Masters and is a CPA, this Natural High-Fly Mama treats everyone the same. It is quite lovely and healthy to do business with Natural High-Fly Mamas like her. Natural High-Fly Mamas purposely kills the opposition of corruption and budget deficits. Her substance is truth. The stain of Christ remains in the Natural High-Fly Mama! Curve all of your nerve with a proverb. I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. Proverbs 7:16 (July 16)

NevaEnding Winning-Fly Mama

Her love is dripping in his blood (of Christ). What can anyone do but be thou gone or REMOVED and get the hell out of her way so she can shine in the Lord like the NevaEnding Winning-Fly Mama that she is...anointed. NevaEnding Winning-Fly-Mamas are nothing but a big ole “peace” of ridiculous goodness.  Winning Fly Mama are the types of mamas whose wins never ends. Nothing stops them from achieving. They are always winning and seeking the BEST for their natural and spiritual lives. A NevaEnding Winning-Fly Mama shares her salvation with her children and with others; most importantly, our young people too. There are no blinks, buts or fuss about knowing in her NevaEnding Winning house, all folks thirst for church on Sunday. She is NevaEnding in her “Belief” so that her “Hope” can “Endure” any and all situations in her Butter-Fly life. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Prayer works. Do not remember the sins of my youth nor do my transgressions, According to your mercy remember me for your goodness. 25:7 (July 25).

Phenomenal-Fly Mama

God placed Phenomenal-Fly Mamas on Mother Earth to shift the winds of grace; with a strong current of mercy. Phenomenal-Fly Mamas know that all things work together for those who love God, to those who are called according to his calling for the purpose of their lives. She knows God is for her; therefore nothing or no one can reign against the bloodstain that covers her. Phenomenal-Fly Mamas are high minded business leaders. They are public servants. They live to give and lift up their communities. A refreshing peace of remarkable; this mama will make you feel very comfortable in her presence. She remains in the bloodstain of Christ. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Psalms 2:8 (February 8)

QueenB-Fly Mama

You have reached the unlimited Queen B zone. She thinks a lot, in hot pink
thoughts and reads for days = healthy brain waves. Sometimes you can cover a person with your warmth, and they still elect to remain cold. In the meantime, and in-between Queen B’s time, the bottom line is, QueenB does not subscribe to stupidity nor foolishness. QueenB-Fly Mamas make the hits on every wish list. Her aura is saturated in the White-House, at the PTO or even evangelizing all minds. Young people are automatically drawn to her. She helps and counsels them away from all the bubble gum-rum to keep them from looking dumb. Queen B-Fly Mamas love to have fun. She remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ, with a big twist from a special kiss of “foxy-brown” babies named Klarque. Curve your nerve with a proverb. For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, Proverbs 9:14 (September 14)

Queendom-Fly Mama

Queendom-Fly Mamas have a lamplight that never goes out. Her spiritual body is full of God’s light, to introduce and produce some truth in you. Changed hearts often make things right; to slay darkness and kill it from creeping into your light. Queendom-Fly Mamas pray for our leaders, babies and all human beings. Some may try to tell a Queendom-Fly Mama to slow down because her Queendom is too Fly. Puhleeze, she is not trying to hear that fake cry. She is inoperable to be unstoppable with God’s word and in her faith. So go ahead, sew that hole in your sock because you’re not the one that rocks, she is. She is covered in the blood of God’s love. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. Psalms 25:1 (January 25)

Representing The Chi-Fly Mama

I used to wonder why people flocked to the Chi (Chicago); then I thought long and hard about those women Representing The Chi-Fly Mamas standing by to welcome and say hi. Oh Yes! Those Mamas are friendly Butter-Flies. Let me tell you about one of these lovely Butter-Flys. You can’t deny her Claratin Clear eyes are Representing The Chi-Fly Mama like MPayne. Perhaps your frame is rather mundane. Butter-Fly Mamas like MPayne are “Back-Packed” to ease all of that lukewarm game. Her spiritual side reigns. She will not give into “weed wackers” (new hateration). She will put you in your place with elegance and grace, and then attack a sucker in prayer. She remains covered in the stain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. Proverbs 8:19 (August 19)

Rocking The-Fly Mama

I thought I saw a “peace” of Terrance-Twinkle in her eyes. Oh, that was just her Rocking The-Fly. A Rocking The-Fly Mama can’t even concentrate without prayer dominating her day. She covers, declares, and decrees the blood of the lamb (Christ) over her neighbors and family. Okay but wait...because I’m so not through. Do you know that this mama got the nerve of a proverb to also pray for her enemies too? She rules. She is a Mama worthy of being needed always. She Rocks the Fly-Mama status to conceal a matter if you ask her. Don’t worry she won’t publish it= a good Butter-Fly Mama quality. I decree a double degree of the bloodstain that remains indelible; a two-edge sword over your Rocking The-Fly Mama hood! Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up. Psalms 28:5 (May 28)

Sancti-Fly Mama

Sancti-Fly Mamas lurk about like a roaring lioness seeking who and whom they can pray upon and intercede for. She is fully dressed in “blessed” always. She is so dang on Sancti-Fly; quick to spoil you and anoint you with oil. Her Sancti-Fly
intervention commands attention as this Sancti-Fly Mama dominates the earth in prayer. May God’s wisdom continue to enter your heart and knowledge drip pleasantly in your soul as you remain covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Keep your calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. Psalms 7:9. (July 9)

Sheative-Fly Mama

Sheative-Fly Mamas do not believe in crippling their children. They think years in advance to come up with plans and preventive measures to help prepare their kids. For example, at the age of 3 & 4 her kids are engaged in washing dishes and sweeping floors before the Flintstones come on (lol). At the age of 12 & 13 Sheative-Fly Mama kids are cooking full course meals, running errands, and tutoring all of the neighborhood kids for extra income. They are ripe, ready and gone at the 17 and 18 zones. This may have been a little extreme and to some sprinkles of comical, nevertheless Sheative-Fly Mamas believes all things are possible. She remains covered in the bloodstain. Keep your Sancti-Fly calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide. Psalms 26:1 (Jan 26)

Spartan-Fly Mama

She has the meat to feed your bones, compassion to combat negative reactions and excellence to expect the very best. She is chocolate indulgence with a mood so right. Her husband's friends think she is dynamite. They always want to hang out on date nights! She’s so Spartan-Fly in the positives. Spartan-Fly Mamas have their very own dictionary. I think the name of it is called the “Chicsternary.” This is where Spartan-Fly Mamas carry an undetectable injection of double strength. Spartan-Fly Mamas strap strong! Spartans suffer and rise just like Christ. They're blessed with new mercies. Spartan-Fly Mamas are righteous because they “believe” in the Lord. She remains covered in the bloodstain. Go on and curve your nerve with a proverb. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, and let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Proverbs 1:11 (January 11)

Spicy-Fly Mama

Pleasure yourself in some Spicy-Fly Mama love. She (Leasie) will give you the flavor of a lifetime. You will have plenty and be satisfied with this extraordinary lady; faithfully by your side (ride or die mama…fa sho). We all need some spice to consume the flavor in our life at times. If you chose to stay wrapped up in the
bland-land, then you can-can! This Spicyography means she was born blessed to be a blessing as a Spicy-Fly Mama ingredient. Spicy-Fly Mamas are not that thrilled with all the new spices popping up in the pot-world. Those spices have pesticides and really hazardous dyes which accumulate to sickness. Spicy-Fly Mamas prefers good old-fashioned spice; like the flavor that’s been around the block of life and prudence, not watered down but full of Spicy-Fly nutrients. She is the soul of her sisters; covered in the bloodstain that remains. Curve all your nerves with a proverb. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Proverbs 3:2 (March 2)

Strategically-Fly Mama

Strategically-Fly Mamas may not have any biological babies. As aunts or God mamas, they have a severe intensity to serve and uplift themselves and their financial communities; with integrity making ways out of no ways and opening doors where their crave is multiplied by their authority to win over municipalities. She is a Fly Mama who will reach out to the unspoken and unpopular; bringing their issues and concerns to any board, bar, or job where she serves. She put the PH in Balance, bringins the back yard to the front. Strategically-Fly Mamas reign. They remain covered in Yahweh's energy. Keep your Sancti-Fly calm with the equanimity of Psalms. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress: Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.  Psalms 4:1 (April 1)

Twisterrificly-Fly Mama

When I think about your goodness and all that you have done and been for me, my soul cries out to God with great gratitude. A Twisterrificly-Fly Mama is a treasure from heaven. Hallelujah!  She is the best ever. We are sisters for 100 plus years. I-Think-I-Thank-I-Can’t-Live Without the LOVE of a Twisterrificly-Fly Mama in my Sancti-Fly life. She is a Butter-Fly Mama with minimum to no drama at all. She truly knows how to “back that thang up” in prayer. This fly mama has received her PhD in Prayerology! Twisterrific-Fly Mamas help feed your spirit. They will give you presents for your birthday like gospel CDs, spiritual books or even a new bible to help enhance your spiritual walk with Christ. “Love does not ask it takes and drives hate away.” That quote reminds me of her. When I met her, I did not ask her to be my friend, I told her. Gangster love...lol! She is a fly mama who will always be my best friend and on my team. She is covered and remains in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. My son let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: Proverbs 3:21 (March 21)

Victorious-Fly Mama

A Victoriously-Fly Mama is one of God’s unseen (angels) helpers. She is always doing and thinking of others, always. Victorious-Fly Mamas are “witty-smart” with big-ole hearts. She is a Victorious-Fly Mama in her living, thinking, and with her family. What makes her so Butter-Fly is her light to unite for what’s right. She is an abundant resurrection of a spiritual blessing paired with mercy. She has an instant ability to be generous minus gibberish. She does what needs to be done. If you need clothing she will cloth you. If you are hungry she will feed you. If you need prayer she will pray for you. She understands the Lord is her light and her salvation. Whom shall she fear? She believes Yeshua came to bear all of her infirmities. This Butter-Fly Mama is sweet or even Clinique; yet Mary Kay fares way better. She remains covered in the bloodstain of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner. Proverbs 7:12 (July 12)

Virtuously-Fly Mama

Virtuously-Fly Mamas are indeed God’s moral delights. Her feet are a magnet for heaven and her footsteps print LOVE! Her anointing specializes in helping your life. She helps young minds stay saved in Christ! She floods the hell out of them with love, mercy, and grace. A Virtuously-Fly Mama is not quick to speak but to think! Discernment is her #1 concern when dealing with people. Virtuously Fly Mamas know that only “Hope” plays “Well” in the Sancti-Fly lives of those who are personally connected to them! Pray up or shut up is her prudent motto. This Virtuously-Fly Mamas remains covered in the bloodstain glory of Christ. Curve your nerve with a proverb. Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Proverbs 7:24 (July 24)

Be CAREFUL with my BUTTER-FLY MAMAS! They REMAIN drenched in deep layers of an anointed covering. Legions of angels shall stand in their way to bless their days; indeed, so you will have to flee!

Use and abuse these good words. Pour some on your loved ones. Lift up, share and act like you care! Bring some of your positive charm to interject all the negatives.

When was the last time you were happy for someone else?         

    I   A   M   S  O  H  A  P  P   Y  F
S                                                     O
O                                                       R
H                                                         Y
A             O                 O                      O
P                                                          U
P                        (                                 G
Y                                                           I
F                  (______)                        R
O                                                   L
    R   A    L   L    Y    A    L     L

TIME AFTER TIME YOU'RE STILL ONE OF A KIND!

SO UP YOUR NOSE WITH
            GOD MAKING YOU WHOLE...
                    IN YOUR FACE WITH EVERLASTING GRACE!

GRACE WINS EVERY
TIME SO GO AHEAD
AND ROCK YOUR SHINE.

I SEE A SANCTI-FLY "PEACE" OF BLISS WHEN THEY KISS.

EVERYONE CAN
          TELL, YOU ROCK
                  "THE LOOK" VERY WELL!

ALTHOUGH YOU'RE OFF
AND ON, I STILL LOVE
YOU IN YOUR WRONG!

THE BEGINNING OF WINNING...YES YOU'RE IN IT!

PEACE BE MULTIPLIED
        AND SLICED TO THE SIDE
              FOR YOU, IN A FOISON OF GOD'S FRUIT.

I HAVE A PHAT PIECE OF FAITH
THAT YOU SHOULD SHARE WITH YOUR MATE;
GIRL I ALREADY ATE! HIS WORD IS GREAT!

YOU'RE SUCH A MEDIUM CHOCOLATE DROP OF HOT!

WE ARE TWO SOLID ROCKS;
FRIENDSHIP IS NON-STOP!

I WILL LIFT UP MY VOICE
          TO SUPPORT YOUR CHOICE,
                     IN THE POSITIVES.

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO STEAM YOU AND FEED YOU WITH LOVE!

YOU JUST GOT RAN OVER BY
      BLESSINGS TODAY; YOU'RE 
                                SMILING IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY.

I DON'T THINK YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND
HOW GOD IS USING YOU IN HIS PLAN.
YOU ARE SOMEBODY!

MY BLESSED "PEACE" OF AMAZING IS LOVING ME LIKE CRAZY!

YOU ARE TOTALLY JUSTIFIED
          IN THE WAY YOU SLIDE THAT
                     DOOR OPEN FOR ME, PAPI. THANK YOU!

GOD IS ABOUT TO OPEN UP THE
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN, WHEN YOU
PICK ME UP AND TAKE ME OUT AT 7.

EXPLOIT YOURSELF IN THE WORD OF GOD, GO HARD!

I WANNA GO WITH YOU!
         I WANNA BE LIKE YOU; SO
                EVERY TIME I LOOK UP I SEE TALL TOO!

GIVE UNTO YOU PURE SWEET
SUGAR CANE SO THAT YOU
CAN STAY STRONG AND SWEET!

MORNING PRAYER WILL TAKE YOU THERE...AND ALL THE WAY BACK!

I WAS RAN OVER BY LOVE;
DROWNING IN COMPASSION,
TOLERANCE AND RESPECT.

FULFILL THE DREAMS YOU
PURSUE AND LET GOD "REAL"
YOU ON THROUGH! 

I HEARD ABOUT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LESSON, FULL OF GODLY BLESSINGS COMING FOR YOU!

I PLEDGE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LOVE ON YOU MY BROTHER, MY SISTER. MY END BEGINS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

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Tannika Moore is a Sancti-Fabulous Black Wonder Woman entrepreneur, with an upsurge of faith and purpose towards honoring God as the creator of Fruitful & Fabulous Clothing. Tannika is an empyreal writer; bearing much fruit as one of God's anointed disciples. It is her civic duty to mentor in her community by turning frowns into smiles; by paid labor as an indefatigable educator. Fruitful & Fabulous is dressed in a fountain of poetic blessings, well-organized to distribute throughout the world. Tannika is a young woman "Setting the Captives Free" one tee at a time. Pay attention, she is worth my mention.

SFM: What inspired you to produce the FRUIT you've loosed into the world?

Tannika Moore: Well, my Father, God, inspires me to live and produce. It is He who delivered me and continues to deliver me from the grips of fear and it's many manifestations. So, every day I am inspired to move forward, face my fears, grow, and make an impact on this world. My family also inspired me. I am always thinking of their future along with mine. Nonetheless, I have been blessed to realize my talents and spiritual gifts, and I realized they are for the benefit of others. I have always loved to encourage others and often concerned with what is going on with them. I have found my love of writing at the age of 11/12 and my love for God's Word. So, I had to get my writing and exhortation in the hands of others. My clothing brand, I did not see that coming but the light bulb went off when I was initially creating a shirt, with the help of my little sisters, for one of my poems in my first released book. "Hmmm, I can have my own inspirational, Christian tees for my business!" I thought! I always wanted to be an entrepreneur too so it's like everything is all coming together.

SFM: Finish this statement. The look and likes of beauty...

Tannika Moore: The look and likes of beauty are defined differently by the eyes of each beholder. However, it is God who created and truly defines beauty. True beauty emerges from within to resonate on the outside and shines through one's confidence, smile, and character.

SFM: Are there any upcoming events for Fruitful & Fabulous you wish to overshare?

Tannika Moore: As a matter of fact yes! I, along with my best friend (Saneatra Polk) who is an author herself, are celebrating our authorship as well as the release of our new books. We are having an Online Book Launch on Facebook, December 5th, 2015. People can chime in anytime between 12:00 and 6:00p.m. Please save the date to join the discussion. Thank you so much!

Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher

When I heard about Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher's stelliferous love story I fell in love with them. There love story is in the Guinness World of Records for maintaining their marriage for 86 years strong. They also give honor to God for their union together. They are the best examples of why and how couples can be happy and loving on purpose. I was way too impressed with their love life story. I started looking at their names and noticed some patterns. I began to stare at the letters in their names and came up with God's Love Math. I said they are the perfect match...soul mates...totally meant to be (with or without my formula). God's Love Math is a formula I came up with using a couple's first and last names to see how they match. Sadly, Herbert and Zelmyra are no longer with us today. They both passed in the month of February; he passed in 2011 and she passed two years later in 2013 according to AARP. Herbert and Zelmyra was 2 years apart in age.... wow! You will never look at letters and numbers the same!

In order to do God's Love Math, you must first include the Alphabet Love Codes! This is only the alphabets from A-Z labeled in numbers. Next, spell their names with the code.

A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 F=6 G=7 H=8 I=9 J=10 K=11 L=12 M=13 N=14 O=15 P=16 Q=17 R=18 S=19 T=20 U=21 V=22 W=23 X=24 Y=25 Z=26

Alphabet love codes for the Fishers!
Z (26) E (5) L (12) M (13) Y (25) R (18) A (1)
H (8) E (5) R (18) B (2) E (5) R (18) T (20)

                                     Z e l m y r a=7
                     H e r b e r t=7
                     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Letters

Consonants and Vowels Match              
Their vowels and consonants match and the E and the R that match are in the numeric order of 2 and 6=26. Please take notice that they both have the perfect match of 7 letters each in their first names. Seven is the number of completions.

Herbert and Zelmyra were married May 13, 1924. His birthday is June 10. He was born in 1905. Her birthday is December 10. She was born in 1907. The number 10 is a 2-digit number, being in both of their birth dates.

Wow so the first 6 months of the year God gave birth to Herbert in 1905 and in the last 6 months God gave birth to Zelmyra in the year of 1907.

         Zelmyra=7
         Herbert=7
Zelmyra+ Herbert=14 letters
June 10
 610 (6+1+0=7) Herbert=7 added together =11 (11 is their love#)
1210 (1+2+1+0=4) Zelmyra=4
Dec 10       

The very last step of God's Love Math is adding the numbers in the years both people are born in. You add the numbers up one, by one, so if a person is born in 1992 you will add 1+9+9+2 and get 21. Then take the last 2 numbers of the year (9+2=11) and add them to the first 2 numbers of that same year (11+19=30). ​Sometimes the numbers will mean or represent something significant to a couple and sometimes not.

  1905= (15)            1907= (17) (1+9+0+7) =17
  05=0+5                 07=0+7
  24                         26
 19+5= 24              19+7=26

Please remember not to take this too seriously if you do apply God's Love Math to your marriage or as couples. It is a formula I came up with for fun. If you do try it, let us know your love numbers and your entire God Love Math.

Lula's Love Day (happy birthday grandma) arrived on (December 16)! I miss my granny! She was a living legend to me! She taught me so many things.

Be A Grandmother

Pictures twisted in the best memories with hugs and lots of love, will always = my grandma Lula. I have a passion for sewing because of Ms. Lula. She taught me how to sew at the age of 5. Every time I sew something, I think about my grandma. I am proud that my grandmother spent time with me to teach me how to do it. It was such an honor to be around a woman like her. My best family time was during the holidays with Ms. Lula; especially as a child. She made sure all of her grandchildren were together at her house, with her on the holidays. Those paramount moments are what I will always cherish. Memories are all God gives us. Spend time with your grandchildren. Learn how to be a grandmother. It is never too late to start, if you’ve been absent. My grandmother loved spending time with us. She also did not like us spending the night over other people’s house. She’d prefer us at her house. I totally understand that now. I can honestly say Ms. Lula helped to raise all of her grandchildren.

Don’t Be A Follower

Ms. Lula was clothed in the sagacity of wise counsel. You do know that some people are rocking senior status with no wisdom at all. My grandmother taught us to be our best original selves. Create something of your own! Invent and give life to something! Start something! My grandmother had a “you can do it” spirit and attitude, fully loaded in inspiration to let you know it was possible. She also warned us about hanging around the wrong type of crowd. If you brought friends around her and she discerned something about them, she would tell us to stop hanging out with them. Ms. Lula was always right. It was up to us to take heed.

Feed Everybody

I’ve been surrounded by pounds of love my entire life. I am blessed to have a big family. You are too! Some people have no family, so remember that. Ms. Lula had 13 kids. She always had more than enough food cooking in her kitchen, in light of having so many grandchildren. There was always heavy traffic in her house. I remember when I was a young teenager; one of my uncles came over my grandmother’s house with his girlfriend and some of his male friends. My grandmother told me to fix them all a plate of food. I was like huh? I was thinking my uncle was old enough to fix all of his friends’ plates. Why did I have to do it?Ms. Lula always preferred that the women serve the food to the men. I washed my hands and fixed all of their plates. My grandmother always fed anyone who was hungry in her neighborhood. She taught us to share our food. She also didn’t like us wasting any food either. Whatever she cooked, we ate! There were no options.

Get The Dirt Out of Your Eyes First

My grandma was telling me a story about a woman who was always looking out of her window. Each time she looked out of her window she said her neighbor’s house was filthy. She was telling all the other neighbors about the lady having such a nasty porch and house. One day someone came over to the woman's house and told her there was nothing wrong with her neighbor’s house. They said her windows were dirty so when she was looking out of it, the dirt she saw was in her own eyes, not her neighbor’s house. I was cracking up laughing when my grandmother told me that story. She was such an animated storyteller. Get that dirt out of your own eyes before you go trying to seek out the dirt in another person's life.

Have A Clean Heart 

Ms. Lula always said God looks at your heart to see what is in it. Are you plotting evil against another? Are you holding some cryptic jealousy? Are you thinking you are better than others? What’s in your heart? Your outer appearance means nothing to God. Is your heart clean? Do you treat people right? My grandmother always said treat people the way you want to be treated. I am sure some of you have heard it before. Think about it first and ask yourself how you would feel if it was you or your family member. Right, exactly, maybe you should not do it!

Laugh Have Some Fun

Whenever you hung around in the presence of Ms. Lula, you surely would be confronted with some laughter. My grandmother loved talking about folks; telling jokes. Today the young people call it “being treated.” She was hilarious! Frowns were turned into rainbow stained smiles when you were around Ms. Lula. She could have been a comedian. My grandmother was always smiling and laughing.

Learn Something From Others

My grandma taught us to always be cooperative in learning something from others. You don’t know it all! Sorry to break it down to you. There are some new recipes you can afford to learn. There are some parental tips you can welcome. There is nothing wrong with learning how to do something better, more efficient, to be great at it! I just recently learned that most spiders have at least 6 to 8 eyes but they can’t see very well. A child explained that to me.

Love Again and Again 

Try your best to allow love to snuggle up close in your heart and mind so that you can forgive and bless yourself forward. My grandmother used to always tell me how people did her wrong over the years. She said she had to forgive them despite the wrong they did to her. Yes, sometimes it is going to take time. It can be quick or long. It depends on the situation and on you. Ask God to help heal your heart so you can bless yourself forward! Love again and again.

Out With The Youth

Ms. Lula loved being around people. If she knew about an event or something going on, she would always ask for someone in the family to come and pick her up. She wanted to go too. What preserved my grandmother in her spunkiness and vibrant persona, was her interest in hanging out with people who were younger than her (30 and 40). She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Sometimes she hung out all night long with them playing card games; even at the age of 80! It kept her spirit alive! They all loved Ms. Lula. They also knew she had a huge protective family. Sometimes God places you in different episodes in your life so you can share your experience with others.

Please Be Nosy

All the turbulence having its way in the world today is disheartening. If Ms. Lula lived next door to you, I promise you your block would be peaceful and crime free. Your kids would say yes ma’am and no sir! My grandmother was so nosy. She knew everything about everybody. I was going to say she was a tie between the FBI and the CIA but they didn’t have anything on Ms. Lula. It’s okay to be a little nosy! You should know what is going on in your house with your kids. You should know what is going on in your community. Be Ye Nosy!

Pray Talk To God

God gave my grandmother spiritual gifts for her purpose and she did use them. Ms. Lula did not attend church every Sunday. She made sure her children were in church as much as possible. She taught us how to pray and encouraged us to talk to God. You do not have to be in church to have a relationship with God. It is good to dwell among the saints for strength and empowerment as believers. It is all about your relationship with God. Teaching your kids how to pray and have a personal relationship with God helps to cope with life better. The door is always open for you to get closer to God. Anytime you add prayer and God in your bloodline it is rich!

Raise Your Own Kids

Ms. Lula was a stringent advocate towards men and women to raise their own kids. Spend time with your kids and teach them. Train them! She often said “you’ve made your bed, now lie in it” to all parents who crossed her path; of course to her own kids. I distinctively remember my grandma always saying those words often. I didn’t know what it meant when I was a little girl. As I grew into a Sancti-Fly Mama, I understood she only meant taking responsibility for your actions. Ms. Lula taught us (our family) to be accountable for the children we bring into the world. She said too many folks allow their children to be raised by everyone else but themselves. When you have kids it is not about you at all! Not anymore; first is no longer your thirst! You are the protector, the advisor and the example.

Read! Learn! Educate Yourself!

Ms. Lula was a motivational speaker when it came to education. She always taught us to soar high, believe in our self and to never stop learning. If you told her what you wanted to be or do in life, she would say “go head baby, you can do it” because she grew up in an era where she was not afforded the same opportunities we have today. She always believed in having a plan and setting goals. She loved to read. She read the Sunday paper; which lasted the entire week. She read every article. She said it was never too late to read, learn and educate yourself.

Respect

Ms. Lula always told us we were valuable. She told us to have respect for ourselves. I used to always walk to the store from my house to my Lula's house as a child. It was in proximity. I would see and hear adult men and women in the community saying "hey little Lula; that’s Ms. Lula's grand-baby," to me. I would see some of them standing on the corner drinking or just hanging out in the front of their houses. My grandmother’s name was well respected because she had a good reputation. She respected others. Have some respect for yourself. Everyone knew Ms. Lula.

Some Common Sense

Have you ever heard of people saying a person is set in their ways? My grandmother was definitely set in her ways. That means when they get older you cannot try to persuade them or change them. It will not work. My grandmother always said folks don’t have the decent sense God gave them. She was so funny! She talked so bad about us as a society. I can’t even repeat some of the things she articulated to me. She used to say she never heard of some of these mothers leaving their babies in the car by themselves when she was coming up, then surprised when they go to jail for it.

Stand Up for Yourself

Ms. Lula was certainly a woman and mother who stood up for herself. She made sure her courage was threaded in all of her bloodline. I confess, it is fully stitched in the Sancti-Fly Mama! My grandmother was a Sancti-Fly Soldier! All 6 of her sons were taller than her but that didn’t mean anything. When they tried to test her they always lost the battle. Don’t allow people to control you, bully you or make you feel unimportant. My grandmother did not bite her tongue for no one; meaning, she said what she wanted to say whether you liked it or not. At times, people will try to be nasty with you. Surprise them and speak up for yourself. You will swimmingly shut them down. Don’t react to their foolishness. Stand up for yourself!