There are an estimated 7.7 billion people in the world today. Which means there are 7.7 billion people who have a unique story to tell. I always find myself wondering about those stories. Not just my loved ones but the strangers who walk beside me every day. I wonder about their happiness, their pain, their struggles, and their victories. I know that every smile doesn’t equate to happiness, money doesn’t mean fulfillment and admiration doesn’t mean you’re not drowning in loneliness. A passing smile can be a blanket used to hide pain and regret…

The word “mama” is hands down the most spoken word in my home. It seems as though every sentence begins with “mama”. I am the nurturer, the magical healer, the cook, the janitor, the hug and kiss giver, bedtime maker, meanest of the meanies, and everything else in between…and I get it. I am here to meet ALL their needs…

3AM is much more than a faith-based apparel line. What started as a call to share my story, blossomed into a physical symbol of my faith and my testimony. 3AM apparel includes trendy t-shirts and snapbacks that boast the words “Testify”. A simple word that has shaped and transformed my life. The idea behind the apparel is that each item would open the doors to a conversation. Whether it encourages someone to share their own personal testimony or it gives someone the chance to learn about the Christian faith, the purpose is to present an opportunity to share one’s love, hope, and faith in Christ.

Since the beginning of the quarantine, my church did a daily devotion and prayer. Every morning I listened to the devotion from the quietness of my prayer closet. I would journal my fears regarding the pandemic and the economic downturn. I would pray special prayers for all of my loved ones and close friends, calling them each by name in the presence of God. I would end with a personal prayer for myself.

One morning, Pastor Carter spoke about the story of David.