I became a foster mom 6 years ago to a 16 year old and he still faithfully calls me every Sunday.
He’s been through a lot in these past years and I would appreciate y’all praying for God to give him strength on his new journey ahead.🙏🏽❤️
Just got news that I lost my childhood friend to
#COVID
ー19 last night.😪 Lance was a beautiful soul who is now reuniting with his mother in Heaven. I pray for his father and other family members during this time.
May you rest in His presence in Heaven.🙏🏾
@shongables
@cbs46
The district needs to look at all the footage from his previous bus trips along with unanswered complaints. Surely this was not his first time.
Dad had another seizure today right after our match, but he is already feeling a lot better.
Im so thankful for
@oduwole_leslie
getting there & waiting with him until I made it.❤️
Asking for prayers for my brother Tony Banks. He has been my brother since my mom married his dad 32 years ago. This month the doctors found cancer in his colon. I am praying for complete healing in the name of Jesus.🙏🏽❤️🩹
Dad is really out here coaching other assisted living residents like they are preparing for a tournament. I am so thankful for his nurses & friends he made during his transition here. Coach John Wilkerson is back!🎾♥️
@usta
@USTATexas
@katadams68
My student put his head on his desk today, so I told him to lift it up & pay attention. He did it again 5mins later & I asked why he was tired. He said he had to work a double shift & only got a couple hrs of 😴
I let him sleep & worked w/ him the last 20mins of class.
The power at our house has been out since last night.🕯️🔦
My son asked me this morning, “Why is God allowing this to happen.”
My daughter answered, “Maybe God wants to see how we work together as a family.”❤️🥹
Strength Camp Coach, Summer School Teacher, African American Studies Curriculum Writer… AND I’m still a great wife & mother to my tribe. Happy Friday y’all!💪🏽💗
Our Senior player, Michael Sample, has been offered a position & has also committed to play on the team at my alma mater PVAMU.💜💛
I am checking my sources, but I believe he will be the FIRST Hawk Tennis Player to play at the collegiate level! WELL DONE MICHAEL!🎉🎉
@PVAMUTennis
Blessed to have been honored as Regional Coach of the Year by the Texas Tennis Coaches Association!
I’m humbly grateful for being in a position to positively impact kids & Im thankful to those who nominated & voted for me. Special s/o to my husband for his love & support.❤️
Today my dad & I traveled to Houston to celebrate his dear friend & doubles partner going home to be w/ the Lord.
On the way home Dad had enough energy to stop by PV’s tennis courts where he used to play, but this time he asked for my racket and a 🎾. He didn’t miss a beat!💜💛
@CBSNews
@soledadobrien
We don’t need to defund the police & they don’t need more training. We just need to fire & take away the pensions of the bad ones & do the same for the ones who kept them hired this long without accountability. We need to do this across the board in all occupations in society.
All who are able, please say a prayer for my players & myself as we travel at noon to San Antonio and compete in the State Tournament tomorrow. Let us make it down safely and play for His glory.
Imagine if our community paid for the same amount of tutors for our children as they did sports trainers. Imagine if our children put in the same amount of studying as they did practice.
As a teacher, coach, & former D1 player, I can say this is needed for all student athletes.💡
Giving Mom her 💐 now.
Proverbs 31:28–29 "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'"
Our season ended against the
#8
ranked team & I am so proud of the way we competed. We left it all on the court & that’s all I can ask for…
It was nice to see a Taft HS classmate & coach even though they’re on the other team. Wishing them good luck in 🏈 until they play Drip!😆
I know sometimes my athletes think I’m EXTRA, but I have to teach them that there is no wiggle room when it comes to standards on the court and in life. We will start the drill over again until we get it right all the way through. No cutting corners.
Dad has started giving tennis lessons with the other residents at his assisted living facility.
Once a coach, ALWAYS a coach!♥️
@usta
@USTATexas
@katadams68
I am truly honored to have been awarded the Austin
@NAACP
Outstanding Leadership Award last night.🏆
Thank you
@GreaterAAABSE
for helping me sponsor some of my students & athletes to attend the event…it was a beautiful experience for all of us.❤️
#GodIsGood
Nothing can stop what God has ordained for you and your life & it’s beautiful to see how God orchestrates everything in His perfect timing.
#KeepTheFaith
Meilani is 7 years old today!
It’s Friday, pajama day, and the start of the Thanksgiving break. Doesn’t get much better than that baby girl.
Love you and enjoy your birthday Princess!👑🎂💕🧸🦄
Those who know me understand that relationships are important to me, so THANK YOU BESTIE!!!
Doesn’t matter how late it is or what she is doing, she will answer the phone, help, and PRAY for me on the spot. Love you Sis!
@oduwole_leslie
💕🤞🏽
People of color know that “ALL cops are not bad.” We have friends and family who are in uniform protecting their communities too.👮🏿♂️ The underlining issue is cops who are “bad” are not being held accountable & we are not receiving justice. The hate & systematic racism has to end.
It amazes me how many athletes want to play D1, but have never taken the time to research the rigorous schedule📆, mental toughness🧠, nutritional aspect🥦, or even watch them play for strategy📺(not as a fan).
I’m not saying you can’t make it, but show some initiative.
Signed my baby up for this free martial arts class today and WOW! I’m very impressed by the confidence and discipline they instill in the kids at a young age. I can see so many parallels with sports , so I highly recommend any child to participate in martial arts.🥋
I have been nominated for the USTA Texas High School Coach of the Year award. I would love for you all to retweet & give me a vote❤️. Thanks for the nomination.
@USTATexas
@DSTigerTennis
@DSFBTPD
@DSISD
Today’s my last day as a PfISD employee & I am forever grateful for the opportunity & love that was given to me by the district, admin, staff, & community. Most importantly I’m grateful for my team who I will miss dearly. Tomorrow I’ll make an official post on where I’m heading.
As a coach & teacher, you can lean on me w/ any burdens. I don’t care what sport you play, what kind of grades you have or what color the Good Lord made you... You can ALWAYS reach out for ANYTHING. Whatever you do, keep the faith & NEVER GIVE UP.
My heart is broken today.💔
SCREAMING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
@CoachLindsay11
🎉🏐💜💕🌻🎂
I had her in Psych class at PV & she is beautiful, intelligent, talented & funny. She was also the COLDEST 🏐 player I’ve seen & I did not miss a game!
Enjoy your day Sis & keep walking in your purpose. We are proud of you!
About 6 years ago Dad was diagnosed with severe epilepsy which changed all of our lives forever. Found these pictures from around that same time and I’m grateful we still have him with us.❤️
Found out my dad was not issued a birth cert. during Jim Crow. Many pregnant Black women were not allowed in hospitals, so they had home births & the govt did not care enough to keep adequate records on Blacks. He lost his ID/SS & the obstacles to get another one is 🗑 w/o a BC.
Congrats to my husband, Varsity Assistant Coach!!!🏀💙💛
@STPTigerHoops
As a coordinator, he ran his MS athletic program w/ the same enthusiasm & pride as he runs his professional TBT team! Keep God 1st as you continue to coach/mentor these young men to their fullest potential.
Lord why do I worry… lol
Dad went from the VA to celebrity status in the same day. TY to his friends at TTMHOF who got us last minute courtside seats & shirt. TY to his favorite players Zina, Lori, Tiafoe, Chris & all the kids who made his day.❤️🎾🎾🎾
My dad coached Zina as a little girl in the inner city of Houston til she reached
#4
in the 🌎! My parents 💖 her so much, our middle names are the same.
@Martina
was also my fav & dad always made me study her game. I just wish I wasn’t sick the day he & my sis took a 📸w/ her😩
LETS GO!🔥🔥🔥 We got the official email that we’re on the United States Tennis Association-Texas Committee! I’m excited to learn & bring my passion & experience as a HS coach to our meetings.
TY Neil & Erica for bringing us in!🎾❤️💙
#JuniorCompetition
#DiversityEquityInclusion
Yall are going to have to excuse me, bc I'm still celebrating
@GHS_eagletennis
making HISTORY!!!🎉🎉🎉 This will be our 1st trip to the STATE TOURNEY in the Fall Team Season!🎾
More pics and tweets coming all weekend... 💙
My team won 1st place in the Fall District Tournament & 1st place in the Spring District Tournament…
TX HS TENNIS IS 2 SEASONS & IMO DESERVES 2 STIPENDS🤗 Shout Out to all the HS tennis coaches putting in that work all year! 🎾🎾🎾
Don’t be the teacher that teaches a full day of lessons & gives homework out on the 1st day of school. Learn your students & build those positive relationships. Be the cool teacher this year! Lol
Me & the kids were in another 🚗 accident today, & boy did it scare all of us.🥹 We are doing okay, but it seems like everyday on the road, everyone is in a rush. Not sure if folks realize that a 5min difference in the arrival time is not worth a trip to meet our Maker.
#SlowDown