Well hey there, friend—
Pull up a chair, pour yourself something warm (or something caffeinated with cream and chaos), and buckle up. Because today’s blog post dances between heartbreak and healing, sass and Scripture—and yes, you better believe there's a freebie waiting at the end.
🛣️ Prayers First – Gina & Pop’s Final Watch
If you're the praying kind—and I know many of y’all are—I need you to stop what you’re doing and lift up Gina.
Today, her beloved daddy—Pop—was brought home on hospice.
She’s by his side tonight, holding his hand, whispering prayers, and keeping the kind of holy vigil only a daughter full of grace and grit can keep.
It won’t be long now.
And all I can ask—boldly, tearfully, faithfully—is that you cover her and Pop in peace.
They deserve that.
Not just comfort, but divine stillness. The kind that wraps around your chest and says, “You can let go now.”
🎂 Cameron Turned 11… and I Missed It
Yesterday was my grandson Cameron’s birthday.
Eleven years of that brilliant mind, those big feelings, and that grin that could undo any bad day.
And I didn’t get to talk to him.
I sent an email. I prayed over it like it was an anointing oil. I whispered his name to heaven and trusted God would wrap him in the love I couldn’t give in person.
My heart aches. But I know God hears what we cannot say—and reaches who we cannot touch.
🧹 Tae’s Silence. My Strength.
Cameron’s mama, Tae, still hasn’t reached out.
No message. No check-in. Just silence echoing where laughter used to live.
But listen to me closely—I am still standing.
Not because it doesn’t hurt.
But because I’ve finally learned: pain doesn’t get to be in charge anymore.
I’ve handed Tae back to God.
I’ve surrendered her in the quiet moments when no one’s watching.
Because healing means choosing peace—even when silence screams.
🐶 Lincoln: My Four-Legged Emotional Support Hype Man
Okay okay… now let’s take a breath.
Because in the middle of all this holy heaviness, God sent me a literal angel in fur: Lincoln.
This week, that little caramel-tipped floof:
Barked at a suspicious throw pillow
Stole one of my protein balls and booked it like he owed rent
Parked his fluffy self on top of my Bible during prayer time like, “Nah girl, I got this Word today.”
I swear to you: Lincoln is part dog, part divine intervention.
If I ever design merch that says “The Holy Spirit wears fur,” you’ll know exactly who inspired it.
📓 BOOK DROP ANNOUNCEMENT
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Proceeds from every gifted book go to the Houston Area Women’s Center, supporting women and families overcoming abuse and trauma.
📅 The Amazon link will be posted right here at 8:00 AM on Juneteenth, June 19.
Set your alarms and bookmark this page, sis—this book is your spiritual sidekick in paperback form.
🎁 Bonus: If you buy a copy and leave a comment on this blog post, you’ll receive a surprise digital gift straight from the Ashes to Armor Vault.
🏰 Vault Freebie: Faith & Sass Sticker Sheets
You’ve made it this far in the post, which means you definitely deserve something cute and powerful:
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🛍️ Sneak Peek: Ashes to Armor Merch Drop
You’ve seen the stickers… but baby, we’re just getting started.
Here’s a little taste of what’s coming soon:
✨ Faith & Sass Hoodies – “Be Still & Slightly Dangerous”
☕ Coffee Mugs – “Don’t Test Me, I’ve Got Coffee & the Full Armor of God”
📖 Bible Covers – Floral, faith-filled, and fierce
🧦 Tees that preach without saying a word
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I don’t know when Pop will take his last breath.
I don’t know when my inbox will light up with love from Tae.
I don’t know when I’ll hear Cameron’s voice again.
But I do know this:
God is still good.
Healing is still happening.
And somewhere between heartbreak and hoodie merch—I’m still showing up.
With grit, grace, and glitter glue,
—Maggie
(with Lincoln by my side and Jesus in my inbox)
Ashes to Armor
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