Just set this as my wallpaper!
Figured someone else needed this reminder as well.
You are LOVED!
You are BEAUTIFUL!
You are BRAVE!
You are a GOOD MAMA!
You are an AWESOME WIFE!
You’re GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO!
YOU are MAKING IT HAPPEN!
You DESERVE REST!
You operate in EXCELLENCE!
You exist in Peace!
YOU CAN!
YOU WILL!
YOU MUST!
YOU MATTER!
Happy Friday.
💕Gwen
Hello 40,
I’m new here, but I can’t wait to learn all about you! You’re untapped territory, buried treasure that I’m eager to unearth and explore.
I’m not sure why you’re so special, but you feel like a reset, a release to go, see, do and be unapologetically me!
I’m grateful for years 1-39, they taught me a lot, but 40, you’re hitting differently! Something about you is already causing me to move differently.
Here are my commitments to you:
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💕Gwendolyn Jones
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Co-Founder A Safe Place: Emotional Wellness Institute
Gwendolynjjones.com
🏆: Husband of the Year Alfonzo Jones II
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📸: John Brown @brownboyfotos
💄MUA: @makeupbycd
💁🏽♀️Hair: Zahna Jhane ‘
👗Styled: Jessica Plummer
My boy walks past my cup of coffee, reads the scripture on the rim, then looks at me and says, “Hey that cup has my name on it!”
My Response: It sure does son and what a powerful name it is!
Funny story! My husband, was extremely particular about our children’s names. I was interested in cuteness, flow, and the most adorable nickname. He was fixed on meaning and what we were speaking over their lives everytime we called their names! He doesn’t often put up a fight, but he believed in the power of a name! He said he WOULD NOT call his children, “just anything.” He stood his ground on this one!
Our children were nameless in the womb for months. I threw out hundreds of naming options, even assembled a committee to help me find the perfect name. He shot down 99.8% of my suggestions.
We finally settled on the names:
Alyssa (Rational/Noble) Christine (Christian) Jones
Joshua (God is Deliverer) Christian (follower of Christ) Jones.
From a young age, he taught our children what their names meant and encourages them to remember who they are when faced with adversity!
Their names are the mantras they live by. The divine standard preset for their lives before they took their first breath! The mantles they must carry as they carry our last name, JONES.
It sets the boundaries for what we do, what we say, how we carry ourselves and the arenas we find ourselves in.
It’s not a cliche insinuating that others keep up, it’s a standard that we as a family must uphold!
“The name equips for the position”
-Alfonzo D. Jones II
What’s in a name?
Purpose, Power … EVERYTHING!
Alfonzo (Prepared for battle), Gwendolyn (Blessed Ring), Alyssa (Noble/Rational) & Joshua (God Delivers/Chosen Leader)
A Birthday tribute to my beautiful, amazing sister. I
To my devoted readers: I wrote this for my sister, but I believe this message is for you as well! I pray it blesses YOU.
My dearest Sis!
My first friend, my ride or die!
First of all, I love you!
Secondly, I admire you!
I think my word for you up until this point has been survivor. Lord knows you have survived. I’m so proud of you, you are BASS STRONG and not a quitter. You know your limits, you’re wise and witty. You know when to speak and when to be silent. You lay low and prepare until it’s time to execute. You move in elegance and grace and you are not afraid to make the hard decisions. You’re multifaceted. You’re a Mommy, sister, friend, advocate, coach and leader. You have climbed the ladder of success despite every opposition! So yes Sissy, you are a survivor but our minds, hearts and bodies aren’t equipped biologically, physiologically, or chemically to remain in survival mode indefinitely. While surviving our options are limited to fight, flight, or freeze!
To everything there is a season, I believe your season of warring has come to an end. I believe this year will bring transition to a season of calm, peace, rest, and trust. So yes, a new word is in order, my word for you now, is overcomer. To overcome means to succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). You’ve fought long enough, it’s time to live! To experience! To try and do! I believe better is waiting for you on the other side of the fight! Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Reflect, Reevaluate, Refocus & REST Sis, the world is yours for the taking! Become a collector of everything you require to flourish!
Watching you evolve is a beautiful thing. I know Mommy is in heaven saying, “That’s my girl!” She ALWAYS saw something special in you and went to great lengths to protect you as best she knew how. Girl, you’ve succeeded .. you’ve won more battles than you’ve lost. Spread your wings and Fly! You’re already GREAT .. keep things in proper perspective. Go, taste and see, sis, then tell me all about it!
I love you!
Happy Happy Birthday!
🤟🏾✊🏽❤️
Wanna know how we made it to 17 years?
By following this formula for unfailing love. These words are our guardrails:
Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It ALWAYS protects,
ALWAYS trusts,
ALWAYS hopes,
ALWAYS perseveres.
LOVE NEVER FAILS!
-1 Corinthians 13: 4-8
We abide by these truths.
We hold ourselves accountable.
We don’t compare.
We protect our own.
We gaurd against offense.
We assassinate assumptions,
our default is communication.
We manage our garden intentionally and consistently, and honor, safety, love, honesty, trust, and intimacy continue to bloom.
Happy Happy Anniversary Alfonzo Jones II!
I’m graced for you.
I’m committed to you.
I love what we’ve built.
I’m amazed by our perfectly, imperfect family.
and I STILL vow to Love, honor, and cherish you always and forever!
It’s so easy to love you!!!
💕 Gwen
You know what I love about December?
It feels like a turning point, there is a tangible shift. An initiation of hope. A moment in time when the world chooses to believe again:
In Faith
In Giving
In Love
In Humanity
“Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling” – Edna Ferber
I pray this month is the month that you choose to believe again:
In YOURSELF
In your TRUTH
In your VALUE
In the BLESSINGS all around you
In your RECOVERY
Welcome to December Everyone!
💕Gwen
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Emotional Wellness Coach
Gwendolynjjones.com
Podcast Host:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035
Author: misfit2majorfit.com
WOW! I read the Serenity Prayer daily! Finally took a moment to learn it’s origin story and found this!
I’m totally adopting this original version and I pray it encourages you!
Happy Friday
💕Gwen
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Emotional Wellness Coach
Gwendolynjjones.com
Podcast Host:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035
Author: misfit2majorfit.com
Many often ask, what does it mean to be present?
I believe this is the perfect definition:
Happy Monday Beauties,
Today’s focus is to be fully present!
💕Gwen
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Emotional Wellness Coach
Gwendolynjjones.com
Podcast Host:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035
Author: misfit2majorfit.com
This morning, my bestie and I declared that TODAY WILL BE A GOOD DAY!
All was well, I put my coffe down to grab my things and head in to work!
A mighty, rushing wind came out of nowhere and tried to blow my coffee away!
✅Yes the cup was 3/4 empty
But that’s my business!!
All I know is I caught that cup like a professional catcher and made a new declaration 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
NOT
TODAY
SATAN!
NOT TODAY!
Happy Friday!
Tell yourself and someone else you love them today .. and hold on tight to your coffee and everything else you hold dear to your ❤️!
Gwendolyn J. Jones 