Priscilla Power

2010-10-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

10 Common Legal Mistakes Parents of Special Needs Make and more:www.connecticutspecialeducationlawyer.com

2010-07-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

My, how time does fly when you are handling business! Two months have passed and I have been engulfed in every minute. Here is an update. I have served as the key note speaker in Greensboro, NC for Joseph House. Joseph House is a home for homeless youth. The fundraiser event was empowering. To see over 200 women come together to help youth was awesome. We need more of this action.I have

2010-05-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

Encouragement and Empowerment - Mother to MotherTo: "Priscilla R. Ndiaye" Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 3:52 AMNancy sent you a message.(no subject)"Hi Priscilla -I am requesting prayer for my son Samuel. I received a letter from him today that troubles me greatly. I need the prayer warriors to agree with me in prayer for his deliverence from drug addiction and his souls salvation. He in in

2010-05-16T19:57:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day 2010 is the best mother's day thus far. I could not have received a better present then to attend a graduation ceremony watching my Prodigal son receive his Culinary Certification from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. To watch him receive his certification with the biggest silly smile I have ever seen made my heart leap with joy that I have never experienced. You see, this

2010-01-30T18:51:00.000-08:00

Life's Journey - Life is filled with many twists and turns - but don't be distracted from your mission or purpose too long. Life reminds one to be at peace but never become too comfortable. Trust no man, but in all things - trust God. Be very careful to balance your emotions in order not to become emotionally hijacked.Life is truly a journey. Your final destination is determined by

2009-12-25T12:23:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, December 29, 2009; 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.; Asheville Police Training Room; in support of Getting Back to the Basics, founded by SGT Quinten Miller; gbttb.com.Remove the Masks is a special presentation that allows an individual to examine life. It is intended to empower people to free themselves from the bondages of life which hide behind masks. Yes, we all wear masks. In fact we wear

2009-12-24T22:38:00.000-08:00

In reality, although this is a season to be merry, everyone is not. I have talked with several of my friends and family members – and many are struggling with emotions. This is when it is very important that we pray for one another. People are hurting for various reasons and that hurt tends to magnify during this time of the year. I am talking about adults now. However, could you imagine what

2009-12-24T21:04:00.000-08:00

Antonio, C.J. and I wish you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! HANDBOOK 2010 Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy 5. Make

2009-12-05T18:01:00.000-08:00

December 4 was the anniversary of 14 year old Keith's murder. I posted on Facebook and received a response from a schoolmate that put things back into perspective. I talked with his grandmother and father yesterday. They were dealing with his absence, but were also dealing with personal emotions. I, in turn, put quality time in with two of my grandson's yesterday (2 years old Antonio and 3

2009-11-13T19:20:00.000-08:00

2009 Holiday Season, Emotions, and MemoriesThe holiday season tends to bring about mixed emotions of joy as well as sadness. It is the most stressful and depressive time of the year. It is the time when deep thoughts of loved ones whom have journeyed out of this world lingers. Thanksgiving and Christmas brings about happy family and friend gatherings. It is also the time when we think back on

2009-09-27T19:03:00.001-07:00

Times Truly FliesI can't believe it has been 30 years since I have been out of school. I thank God for allowing me life to reunite with classmates on September 18-20, 2009. There were some that I had not seen since graduation. It was awesome and everyone had a blast. Visit ahs30yrslater.blogspot.com to view the time we had. I'm looking forward to the 35th!

2009-07-06T20:58:00.000-07:00

It's Time!It's time to take control of you, your body, mind, and spirit. So much is happening around us in the world today - with family, friends, co-workers, and even with self. It's time to be in control of you and not allow the stressess of this world break you down.One of my professors gave some words of wisdom. You can not change other people, so work on self - develop and take care of

2009-07-05T18:44:00.000-07:00

Thank God for His power to endure! I never would have made it with out Him. Graduation was May 23, 2009. I am a now a proud graduate from Montreat College with my Masters of Science in Management and Leadership and I give God all of the glory.Time truly waits for no one. I can not believe that it is all over and I am so thankful that I pursued and completed a set goal. It goes to show that

2009-03-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

Maintaining a spiritual focus has allowed my strength to endure and overcome trails and tribulations. I invite you to meditate on the thought of the month provided by: Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562 Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. It is a blessing to have their son, Kingslee,

2009-02-05T16:48:00.000-08:00

Greetings and Happy New Year! Time truly waits for no one. I am currently in the middle of a class and have only one more to go before I graduate. Pursuing a Master of Science Degree is no joke. Much is required and there has to be discipline and committment. In addition to these last two classes, I have a research paper due. My topic of research is The Impact of Urban Renewal and it has

2009-02-05T16:39:00.000-08:00

2008-10-11T23:31:00.000-07:00

2008 has been filled with lots of changes...some from my own personal choices, some through choices of others, and some through nature and just plain life.Working full time is enough to keep one busy, but adding full time school to the equation tends to take you hostage to time. Seeking a Master of Science in Management in Leadership is no joke and is definitely time consuming. Discipline,

2008-10-11T23:20:00.000-07:00

PLEASE FORGIVE MEI have been so busy caught up in the fast past of lifeWork, school, community activities, and yes...a little strife But I have often thought of you Realizing I needed to write And truly wanting to, too But I was too busy caught up in the fast

2008-10-11T23:04:00.000-07:00

2008-06-25T17:30:00.001-07:00

Run Away - Throw Away Children345 arrested, kids rescued in prostitution busts ...Hundreds of people have been arrested and 21 children rescued in what the FBI is calling a five-day roundup of networks of pimps who force children into prostitution.The Justice Department says it targeted 16 cities as part of its "Operation Cross Country" that caps off five years of similar stings nationwide.Many

2008-05-11T06:31:00.000-07:00

A Happy Mother's Day and Sharing From My Uncle As Posted On thedrumonline@yahoo.comVery seldom do I share personal emails but I know David would not mind my sharing this special message. If you have no idea who David Talbert is I invite you to visit his website at the end of this email. No Dr. Grant I'm not raising hell tonight just sharing something beautiful.I wish a very Happy Mother's Day to

2008-05-07T16:16:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Before I was a MomI never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.I never thought about immunizations.Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.Pooped on.Chewed on.Peed on.I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.Before I was a MomI never held down a screaming child so doctors could

2008-04-25T17:46:00.001-07:00

A Mother's Cry-He's Still My Child & Sponsors presents..A Pre-Mother's Day ProgramThis program is in an effort to bring a 160 diversified group of mothers together in unity. Mothers from all walks of life-the projects, home owners, young, old, school drop outs, colledge grads, as well as mothers who have lost children to violence, foster care, or prison. Many of these mothers I have presented to

2008-04-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

This reading was submitted by:Mother of two - Ms. Natalie KingThe Two WolvesThe Two Wolves One evening an old German told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority,

2008-04-07T17:09:00.000-07:00

If you have children, grandchildren or care about children, please read this!D U S T I N G First, I'm going to tell a little about me and my family. My nameis Jeff. I am a Police Officer for a city which is known nationwidefor its crime rate. We have a lot of gangs and drugs. At one point we were #2 in the nation in homicides per capita. I also have a police K-9 named Thor. He was

2008-04-05T06:28:00.000-07:00

I love learning. As an elder lady told me, "Knoweldge is power." One thing I have come to realize is that there are so many different schools and teachers in life. One that I recently learned about in my Negotiation class, while studying abouth the different school of ethics, sticks deeply in my mind. "It's a Game" Poker School - is a school where the players are taught to ignore friendship and

2008-04-04T18:33:00.000-07:00

If you liked my book, A Mother's Cry-He's Still My Child, then you'll love Daddy Who? This is a must see play! It may be acting - then again, maybe not? One thing for sure - it's someone's reality in life! I have seen it twice and am looking forward to seeing it again. Daddy Who? makes you laugh, cry, pray, ask why, and thank God. But most important, it empowers you to break the chains of

2008-04-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

Remember, how important it is to empower; we may never truly know the impact of that empowerment to that person. YOU ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!This little movie is energizing! It helps you sit up a little higher and stand a little taller. From your heart, let some others in your life know that they make a difference, too! Smile! Hugs! High Fives!blueribbonmovie.com

2008-04-04T17:26:00.000-07:00

STRESSED! OVERLOADED! STRETCHED! Well here is the cure ... just smile and say...Dear Lord ... I know you're watching over me And I'm feeling truly blessed For no matter what I pray for You always know what's best! I have this circle of E-mail friends, Who mean the world to me;Some days I "send" and "send," At other times, I let them be. I am so blessed to have these friends, With whom I've

2008-03-14T16:40:00.000-07:00

2008-03-02T13:22:00.001-08:00

My, how times fly when you're having fun. School has my attention tied up, but I'm so thankful for you who reminds me that I haven't posted an entry lately.These last three months have called for me to take a serious look at life, but most important MY life. In the midst of it, I am trying to balance out emotions, time, and energy. I have taken a serious step in prioritizing what's important

2007-12-27T14:25:00.000-08:00

Keith Holloway’s Death Is Not In VainOn December 3, the telephone rang just before 12 midnight and from that moment forward it was as if everything went in slow motion, but yet so very fast. Keith had been shot in the head, arm, and chest and left on the side of the road to die. The time spent at the hospital and up to the funeral was mind boggling. I didn’t just witness another mother’s cry,

2007-12-20T18:10:00.000-08:00

A Call to Action # 3"Pray for the children and teach the children how to pray."We are living in perilous times. So much is happening all around us, but more and more to children. It's no longer acceptable to just grumble about how prayer has been taken out of the schools or how disrespectful the children are. If you truly love your children, you will take the responsibility to teach your own

2007-12-20T17:35:00.000-08:00

Greetings;I hope your holidays have been filled with peace, love, and joy. It has been a while since I have written, but posting on the blog has sincerely been on my mind and heart.I started working on my Master of Science in Management and Leadership in August and have been very busy trying to balance my time and energy. In additon, I have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Keith "

2007-12-20T16:54:00.000-08:00

2007-11-26T10:45:00.000-08:00

2007-10-16T03:47:00.000-07:00

DID YOU KNOW? Federal Occupational Restrictions Affecting People with Criminal Records The first of many obstacles or issues a person has to address after getting out of prison is obtaining employment. Entering the job market with a criminal record, it would not be uncommon for a job applicant to wonder, “Where can I get hired?” It may be comforting to note that the Equal Employment

2007-09-14T21:31:00.000-07:00

A CALL TO ACTION #2POWER to the parents!Seriously thinking about parenting in today's society, I was led to start writing a series of calls to action:Are you not tired of what you see?Do you not realize it's up to you?There is work...something for you to do!Remove the Masks of Life and take a deep look within self.In order for one to be the best human being, grand parent, parent, spouse, child,

2007-09-14T21:13:00.000-07:00

Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. Please feel free to ask questions pertaining to the thought of the month.The Essence of PRAYER!2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn

2007-08-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

Maintaining a spiritual focus has allowed my strength to endure and overcome trails and tribulations. I invite you to meditate on the thought of the month provided by:Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. Please feel free to ask questions pertaining to the

2007-07-29T13:45:00.000-07:00

Parenting In Today's Society Parenting in today's society is totally different from how it was when my sons were the age of my grandson, Clarence Jr. shown in this picture. They are so sweet, innocent and precious! I would always hear the older parents say "Enjoy them now while they are stepping on your toes, for when they grow old they will step on your heart." I wondered what they meant,

2007-07-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Happy BirthdayJuly 17, four days and three years apart from Shawntae, Zo was born. He is my older son and is 29 years old today. He is talented, too. Thank you for all of your support, love, and trust Zo! Couldn't have made it through without you. I love you! I hope you have the happiest birthday ever and may God bless you with many more!Check Zo out at his myspace page. He and Shawntae both

2007-07-14T05:37:00.000-07:00

Friday the 13th!Friday, July 13, 2007Shawntae' with is sons CaRon, Clarence Jr, and Noree (from left to right)Most people look at this day in a suppositious way and as being unlucky. However, for me, it is a very special day. It is on this date which God sent me a very special gift. He is 26 years old today. I named him Clarence Shawntae’ and is the one I have written about in A Mother’s

2007-07-14T03:01:00.000-07:00

Recommended ReadingSean Covey, author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, continues to help teens not only survive but thrive during their teen years and beyond in The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make. The Ultimate Parent Survival GuideWhether you have a great relationship with your teen or you feel like there’s something missing, best-selling

2007-07-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

A Blast From the Past - My Family of Six Generations! Tykerria "Ms. T." is my oldest grand child of Clarence's seven children. She is now 8 years old. (6th generation) Alonzo on the left (my oldest son, now 28) Clarence Shawntae' on the right, now 25 and is the main character in my book, A Mother's Cry-He's Still My Child. (5th generation)My mother, Shirley (on left and 3rd generation)Me (

2007-06-27T13:51:00.000-07:00

Maintaining a spiritual focus has allowed my strength to endure and overcome trails and tribulations. I invite you to meditate on the thought of the month provided by:Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. Please feel free to ask questions pertaining to

2007-06-25T15:51:00.000-07:00

Did You Know?Marijuana Is More DangerousAccording to the office of National Drug Control Policy, marijuana contains twice the amount of the psychoactive ingredient THC compared to marijuana in the 1980's. In another study, marijuana use among teens is linked to violent acts and even later gang involvement. Local experts say they hope parents involve their teens in structured activities so they

2007-06-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling* together; and a little child will lead them...Isaiah 11:6Caleb Maurice RobinsonBARNES & NOBLES BOOKSTOREASHEVILLE, NCJUNE 9, 2007BordersNorthlake Mall, Charlotte, NCJune 23, 2007

2007-06-20T17:17:00.001-07:00

IT'S TIME TO REFLECTIT'S TIME FOR ACCOUNTABILITYGreetings. I hope all is well in health and spirit. I wanted to share something with you.Since the release of A Mother’s Cry-He’s Still My Child. I have received a very diversified group of reflections about the book and I invite your e-mails so that I may post them on my website. All have been very positive, except for one; and I can

2007-06-17T13:51:00.000-07:00

DID YOU KNOW?Rev. Anthony McMinn, Pastor of H.B. Ferguson Missionary Baptist Church sermon, today, evolved around fathers. Rev. McMinn, my Pastor, issued a call to action for the fathers to stand up and be fathers. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he grow old, he will not depart.Proverbs 22:6"Children are a blessing," he said. Rev. McMinn encouraged the fathers, if the were not

2007-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Feedback from Parents and YouthGreetings and happy fathers day to all of the fathers! I hope you are in the best of health and spirit. As some of you know, since the birth of a Mother’s Cry-He’s Still My Child, I have been on a journey that encompasses speaking engagements. I asked the youth and the parents, at two of the events, what can the community and authoritative figures do to help them

2007-06-05T18:09:00.000-07:00

As requested by some of my readers, I have posted my journey since the birth of my book, A Mother’s Cry-He’s Still My Child:February 2007WRES-FM RadioThe Doctor Is InHost, Diversity Manager, Randall RichardsonOfficial announcement of bookInterview of son and selfMarch 2007 Urban News First Anniversary Edition, Volume 2, Issue 1Johnnie N. Grant, PublisherArticle featuring A Mother’s Cry…March 11

2007-05-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

Maintaining a spiritual focus has allowed my strength to endure and overcome trails and tribulations. I invite you to meditate on the thought of the month provided by:Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. Please feel free to ask questions pertaining to the

2007-05-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

DID YOU KNOW???An Innocent Name for a Deadly Drug http://abcnews. go.com/Nightline /story?id= 3023299&page=1A New Kind Of Heroin Called 'Cheese' Is Turning Teens Into Addicts and Causing DeathsDrug dealers are mixing heroin with over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol PM to create a highly addictive drug that resembles Parmesan cheese. This "cheese" is marketed to school children in Texas, and police

2007-05-28T04:37:00.000-07:00

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO...Help Kids Sleep All NightWebMD Feature from "Redbook" MagazineBy Meg LundstromAn astounding seven out of 10 children aren't getting enough z's. Here, five top children's sleep-stealers, plus smart strategies that ensure sound slumber for them — and for you. You tuck your kids into bed with a kiss and a prayer...that they'll drift off quickly and sleep through the night (so

2007-05-27T16:52:00.000-07:00

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2007-04-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

Greetings! I can't believe it has been over two month since I had my book dedication for A Mother's Cry-He's Still My Child. Sunday, March 11, 2007; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Historic YMI Cultural Center; Asheville, North Carolina.It was an awesome experience! God is so good! There were over 100 people who attended...youth, mothers, fathers, elderly, black, and white. Rev. David Robinson opened the

2007-04-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

2007-04-07T14:16:00.000-07:00

I wrote this after being a part of a mailgroup in which some of the e-mails received were truly heart wrenching and draining. I expected more out of adults, authoritative figures, but especially the clergy and am somewhat disappointed. However I am reminded, the word of God tells me not to put confidence/trust in man, only in God. The continuous back and forth finger pointing,

2007-03-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

2007-02-16T19:24:00.000-08:00

2007-01-29T17:10:00.000-08:00

Is Society Failing Our Children? Are We Setting Them Up to Be Sealed Within the Crack In the System? By: Priscilla Robinson Ndiaye Saturday past was a very encouraging day for me. I had the opportunity to hear three different individuals issue a challenge. The first challenge was given by Dr. Charles R. Mosley, Pastor of Nazareth First Baptist Church during the funeral service of Mr.

2007-01-19T18:09:00.000-08:00

2006-12-15T20:20:00.000-08:00

2006-12-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

As the time quickly approaches for the release of A Mother's Cry- He's Still My Child, I reminensce. I am so thankful for those whom God has placed in my path to travel the journey me. I consider them to be my guardian angels. They have encouraged me, educated me, and empowered me, and at times protected me. My prayer is that God will allow this book to return all plus more.. that was given

2006-11-10T11:06:00.000-08:00

2006-11-04T05:38:00.000-08:00

It's Time! This is what came to my mind the other morning as I listened to Dr. James Dobson on 106.9 FM radio (can also find him on family.org).Dr. Dobson's topic, Bringing Up Boys, really touched home for me because I have two sons. Mr. Dobson talked of how parents and teachers feel children have to learn to cope on their own. He disagreed and pretty much said we have to step in and help the

2006-10-31T17:40:00.000-08:00

A Pledge to Rescue Our Youth by Maya Angelou © 2006 Young women, young men of color, we add our voices to the voices of your ancestors who speak to you over ancient seas and across impossible mountain tops. Come up from the gloom of national neglect, you have already been paid for. Come out of the shadow of irrational prejudice, you owe no racial debt to history. The

2006-10-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

Maintaining a spiritual focus has allowed my strength to endure and overcome trails and tribulations. I invite you to meditate on the thought of the month provided by:Rev. Wayne and Andrea PurcellThe Word Made Truth Ministry76 Livingston StreetAsheville, North Carolina 28801(828) 279-8562Rev. Wayne and Andrea Purcell also have a prison ministry. Please feel free to ask questions pertaining

2006-09-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

Children have a special place in my heart. When a child is born, he or she is so pure and innocent, created in God's image. He or she is a gift from God.......brand spanking new! As a matter of fact, we were all once a child that grew into an adult.Along the path of becoming an adult, a child is exposed to so much abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. If we will be honest with ourselves, most of us

2006-09-07T08:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Blog!I hope you enjoy the contents presented. Please tell a family member or friend about it. If you have any questions or topics that interest you, feel free to send me an e-mail at priscillapower@bellsouth.net and I will try my best to accomodate your interest.While you are surfing the net, visit my website, priscillapower.com. Thanks for surfing by.Priscilla