 Tell us about your book.
The book is called “U Never Know How Strong U Are Until God Tests You.” I started writing the book after sustaining a life-altering loss. After I had done all the self-destructing things that I could do and through it all God kept me. I needed someone to know there is a brighter day. Just look at my scars and all I don’t look like what I’ve been through. Why did you become an author? The book was important to write because I needed someone to know there is a better day coming. That through all those dark clouds and battle wound’s that you will see the light again. That if I can survive it, you can too. Just hold on! Tell us about the healing aspect from writing your book. The healing for me was that I needed people to see that I don’t look like what I have been through. That through the storm and the rain. Through the heartache and pain. Through the crying in the midnight hours, God kept me and he will keep you too. Just don’t give up. Hold on. Change is coming. I promise you.
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 Tell us about your non profit.
Joy Inside Tears 501c3 Nonprofit Organization provides resources, advocacy, support and educational training to the community. My mission is to end the stigma associated with mental health and to shed light on early intervention and suicide prevention. Tell us about your book. The book "The Descent of the Goddesses" was written by my son Noah before he died in 2021 by suicide. I self published the book to not only show his creativity but to keep his legacy alive. The royalties from "The Descent of the Goddesses" supports the mission of Joy Inside Tears and other charities. How are you managing the transition of your son? With grace and dignity. I could not let Noah's death be in vain. The realization I had to accept is that he is gone from our presence physically but not spiritually. I have peace in knowing that. In my humanness, I have good days and bad days but I'm thankful that my good out weighs the bad.  Tell us about The Brock Foundation, Inc.
The Brock Foundation is a Nonprofit who's mission is to propel diversity in aviation by equipping a new diverse generation of aviators to redefine who has access to become a pilot. Tell us about your partnership with Morrow High School. The Brock Foundation and Morrow High School have partnered to create an Aviation Test Program first of its kind with hopes to create a paradigm shift in aviation education for it's minority youth. Upon completion of the program, students will acquire their Private License giving them a head start as they execute their aspirations to become Airline Transport Pilots. What kinds of skills and training are needed to become a pilot? There is most certainly an aptitude required of those individuals pursing the title of pilot due to its rigorous nature however, if I did it, you can too. The FAA mandates hour requirements and training specification applicable for each certificate and rating.  Why was it the right time for you to become an author in such a competitive industry?
My memoir traces my spiritual and professional journey, so I listened to God for direction on when it was the right time to publish my book. To be quite honest, I didn’t even consider the competitive industry. I was just obedient to God who said," Now is the time." What kind of healing did you experience having written about your life? As I recounted these heartwarming stories, I experienced emotional healing. I remembered the love, fun, laughter, sadness and the crying. It was all a part of my healing process. I thank God that He gives us memories for us to hold on to and rejoice in them. When I was writing the sad stories, I would feel sad. I also had some good laughs at the funny stories. One that was especially funny was the story about when my sister and I stole a Christmas tree at ages four and six. My mother's reaction when she saw us carrying the fir tree up the stairs to our apartment was priceless. Tell us about your book. "How Far is a Mighty Long Way?" is my memoir and my testimony. I have titled each chapter a Mile. At the end of each Mile, I tell you the lessons that I learned from that mile. Those lessons helped me to grow. In the book, there are sad moments that may make you cry and there are moments that will make you chuckle. Just like life, it's filled with some ups and downs. But in the end, I am victorious and grateful. The book is meant to inspire the reader knowing that God will see you through all of the storms of life, and if you keep the faith, He will order your steps. The book includes family photos. |