Overcome The Odds When Obstacles Get In Your Way

You should not give up and take on a negative attitude about the obstacles that get in your way. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, be persistent and believe in solutions to any problems. When you acknowledge God’s authority in your life, and seek to be who He created you to be, then God will give you the knowledge and wisdom to know how to overcome the odds that comes up against you. Every day is an important day, every second is a huge opportunity to deepen your strength, to develop your love, and depend on God. Some obstacles seem overwhelming while others you may not even notice.

I was born in Blackhawk, Mississippi, in Carroll County, to my parents Annie Mae and Tom Whiteside. They moved to the Delta on a Plantation when I was very young. I attended Tchula Attendance Center High School in Tchula, Mississippi, and graduated in 1966. Then I attended a Vocational Training School in Greenwood, MS, to be an office secretary, and graduated from that school as well. I got married and had four wonderful children, one girl and three boys. But my marriage lasted only twelve years. I raised my children by myself, with the help of God, Who gave me wisdom and knowledge. I am a grandmother of ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. I’m so grateful for them all. I worked in a hospital for thirty-two years as a patient service assistant. My job allowed me to work in all departments throughout the hospital. I retired in July, 2010. So I have experience with people from all walks of life, and with all kinds of illness, attitudes, and obstacles in their lives. And with that, I learned that it takes all kinds of people to make up this world.