A recap of the past few months in 2024

 It has been a minute since I posted here, and a lot has happened in between.  This is a short recap.

Since I posted here, a new president has come into power.

My brother's oldest son has died and cremated.

My grandson Ethan has become a legal driver with a valid license.

My granddaughter, Miss Malinda, has gotten a 4.3 GPA in college and moving toward graduation.

Khiarah Miles Williams has gotten her white coat and performed her first clinical.

Namesake, Genevia also got her white coat and moved on to clinical and her graduate degree in pharmacology.

My son, Lee, has visited and spent almost two hours with me on New Year's Day with his lovely wife, Tonya Miles.

Shalinda White came to Maryland to attend Charles Miles' wedding to Skyy Williams.

Charles and Skyy Miles were married on December 13, 2024, at Jubilee United Church of Christ.

Ashika Miles Dickerson, the baby of the Malinda Miles crew, turned forty-eight (48) on December 13, 2024.

If the doctors are correct, Jaylin Miles is carrying a baby boy that will arrive sometime in May.

My seventy-eighth (78) birthday was celebrated in Florida with my granddaughter, Tatiyana Miles, who paid for my little excursion and traveled with me on the train to Philadelphia, PA, for Khiarah's white coat ceremony.

I have had a few ups and downs, but through it all, I have had a constant and wonderful companion, God's son Jesu, who has carried me more frequently than I have been able to carry myself. I thank God for His love and blessings around and throughout my life.

Orientation and the first day of school

 The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and the great-grands were dressed and ready to go!  It was a joy to see the family cooperation in getting the babies off to school.  Wishing each one of them a fabulous year.

For the record, the grand and great-grands are in elementary, middle, high school, college, and grad school.  They are preparing to take over and lead.

Ethan's Pre-Prom Night in a few pictures -- May 18, 2024

 It was a pre-prom night for Mr. Ethan Barnes in Bowie, Maryland.  He was dressed sharp as a tack and the center of attention!

For me, it was another repeat of history. Another Miles child was taking a giant step toward adulthood. Old memories surfaced, and once again, I took that walk down memory lane. Eyes glossing over, heart beating rapidly. Thoughts of prom nights over the past how many years made this night extra special.

Shalinda's prom night kicked off the season of prom nights, and Lee's, Nneka's, and Ashika's prom nights followed. Since then, there have been at least fourteen (14)previous prom nights, with still more to come.

Prom night has grown into major pre-party gatherings that are absolutely wonderful and cost parents a fortune. LOL

Ethan Barnes, Congratulations.  Thank you for your tremendous efforts in all facets of your life.  Now, let's go take over Towson State University!  Okay, we can wait until after the prom and the walk across the stage.

Reflections on Life's Punches...

 My new book has been flying out of Amazon and other bookstores in the past few weeks, and I am thankful and excited about that. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased a book and to those who will purchase one of my books in the future.

Here are a few more of the people who have purchased Reflections on Life's Punches: A Few Insights on LIFE!