Author Archives: Rhonda Gates

God has a way of saving His believers from heartaches, depression, regret, and so many other tragedies. The problem is that the Believers may not always understand it and, thus, fail to believe that they are being saved from so much worse. For example, there have been times when I have wanted something so badlyContinue reading “It May Not Seem Like It Now”

I re-read my post called “The Start” and it made me feel a type of way (feel free to check it out: https://rhonda-gates.com/2020/08/14/the-start/). Honestly, I have veered away from the original purpose of this blog; to share my thoughts and to live unapologetically. While I share my thoughts it has not been consistent and hasContinue reading “Getting Back to Basics”

I was having a chat with a peer recently and she mentioned she kept a Post-It Note on her computer to remind her of why she is working at this company. We discussed her why and I sat back and thought, it has been a little while since I asked myself why am I doingContinue reading “WHY?”

I had the honor of learning the process of how to make dentures, from scratch. I watched experts in their field tackle a task in which many others have failed. First, someone close to me had to have their entire bottom row of teeth removed and some on the top. It left approximately, four teethContinue reading “Craftsmanship”

I once heard that “a piece of candy can save the world.” That made me laugh, the thought that candy could save the world seems genius because there are so many different types of candy. This made me think what else could save the world? Sleep could save the world, if everyone took time toContinue reading “What Could Save the World?”

I remember when I was younger, my school had selected my class to be buddies with another class from a school in another country. We were tasked with communication building, learning from one another, and having fun while making new friends. It was a great concept. As I grow older I think, it is rareContinue reading “Traditional Activities”

They say that two things in life bond all people: music and food. I believe that. I have walked into music stores that play music from other countries and the rhythm has spoken to me. I have played music for people who do not like a certain genre of music but the beat moved them.Continue reading “Universality”

Somedays when I wake up and thank God that I am alive to see another day, I do not immediately smile or have great thoughts or high anticipation of the events that will happen on that day. About the time I am done getting dressed and eating breakfast, a smile flashes across my face. IContinue reading “SMILE”

I am so tired, I can no longer think, I am sure I need quality sleep. I go to bed early but fall asleep late, Or I go to bed early and wake up in the middle of the night, Please just allow me some quality sleep. I am so tired, I no longer care,Continue reading “Quality Sleep”

While I was working hard at my nine-to-five I received a text. “If you get bored, feel free to take a typing test for me.” I responded, “No, but you can do it later.” So later approached and this person arrived, acting like they would take this typing test. There were only three tries toContinue reading “Funny Story”