This March has been filled with unexpected loss. I’ve attended two funerals, each honoring women who were suddenly called home, just like my mother was nearly a decade ago. Neither lived to see EMS arrive. Their time was simply up—and it has left me with more questions than answers. The first woman was a newlywed, … Continue reading Are You Ready? A Reflection on Life, Legacy, and the Dash In-Between
Tomorrow is Ashley’s birthday, and as I reflect on her life, I can’t help but marvel at how much of my mother lives in her. Not just in her spirit, strength, or grace—but in her face. The resemblance is almost uncanny. It’s as if a generation skipped, and my mother’s likeness was reborn in her … Continue reading Full Circle: When Legacy Looks Like You
The book is off to print. The work has been done. And now, I find myself in the space between—the time of waiting, trusting, and preparing for what comes next. But this isn’t just about waiting for How I Got Over to arrive. It’s about something deeper—learning to embrace the process and finding peace in … Continue reading The Space Between: Trusting the Process
Today, I want to share something truly special with you—a piece of my mother’s own words, straight from the prologue of How I Got Over. This book is more than just a memoir; it is a testament to faith, resilience, and divine purpose. As I’ve worked tirelessly to bring her story to life, I’ve discovered … Continue reading A Glimpse into “How I Got Over” – Read the Prologue
Today marks a milestone ten years in the making—the official release of How I Got Over: As Told by Her Blooming Lillie. This deeply personal and powerful memoir captures the journey of Rev. Dr. Lillie Madison Jones, an educator, minister, and trailblazer whose life embodied faith, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. As her daughter, … Continue reading Honoring a Legacy: The Release of “How I Got Over”
