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International Day of the Girl 2020

October 11, 2020
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As a woman and mother to two girls, I believe that girls everywhere should be treated equally, empowered, and safe. This belief is deeply held, both for personal and biblical reasons. As such, I champion gender equality everyday and especially today, International Day of the Girl 2020. The theme for this day is “My voice,…

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My 30 Before 30 Gratitude Challenge

October 4, 2020
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So I turn 30 in about a month! I’ve always wanted to do some kind of challenge or bucket list to complete before the big 3-0, but each list or challenge just didn’t resonate with me. Taking stock of missed opportunities from my 20s or trying to finish unrealistic bucket list items just doesn’t fit…

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Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well.

Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well. ...

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My new headshot at my new firm 🙌🏾 I LOVE this photo of me. It represents God’s restoration.  When I went to law school, it was a struggle for me. I was balancing single motherhood, my classes, extracurricular activities, and jobs. When I graduated, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. A few months later, when I passed the bar and began practice as a law firm associate, I felt like I was on top of the world.  Then, it was all gone a year later.  God led me to leave my firm and law practice for almost a year. Then He led me to my clerkship. Then He moved us across the country, where I studied for another bar exam, and didn’t work for over a year again.  I remember praying and asking God to practice again. I remember cheering friends on while their careers progressed, feeling that mine was done. I followed God to where I felt He was leading me further away from practice.  Now I see why the waiting was worth it. When my path wasn’t making sense, now I look back and see He was ordering my footsteps. He used every resume gap, every experience, to lead me and my family into a beautiful new season. And, He restored everything I thought was lost, down to an amazing new headshot.  Follow God. He is faithful and knows what He’s doing. I’m a witness!

My new headshot at my new firm 🙌🏾 I LOVE this photo of me. It represents God’s restoration.

When I went to law school, it was a struggle for me. I was balancing single motherhood, my classes, extracurricular activities, and jobs. When I graduated, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. A few months later, when I passed the bar and began practice as a law firm associate, I felt like I was on top of the world.

Then, it was all gone a year later.

God led me to leave my firm and law practice for almost a year. Then He led me to my clerkship. Then He moved us across the country, where I studied for another bar exam, and didn’t work for over a year again.

I remember praying and asking God to practice again. I remember cheering friends on while their careers progressed, feeling that mine was done. I followed God to where I felt He was leading me further away from practice.

Now I see why the waiting was worth it. When my path wasn’t making sense, now I look back and see He was ordering my footsteps. He used every resume gap, every experience, to lead me and my family into a beautiful new season. And, He restored everything I thought was lost, down to an amazing new headshot.

Follow God. He is faithful and knows what He’s doing. I’m a witness! ...

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I’ve overcome a lot and have been very vulnerable and open in sharing my story:  That I was called “gifted” as a kindergartener, even though my parents were told just the year prior that I would need special education assistance for the rest of my life.  That I parented the daughter from a college boyfriend as a single mom, even though he posted photos (that I took of her) to appear that he was involved.  That I left that college boyfriend after he physically abused me and had been threatening my life for months, even though mutual friends questioned if I was telling the truth.  That I graduated college with a 3.97 GPA, with highest honors, and with my daughter by my side, even though I was called stupid just a few weeks prior.  That I went to law school as a single mom, fell more in love with Jesus, graduated, and passed the bar, even though I made plenty of mistakes along the way.  That I started as an attorney at an international law firm, even though I had been on food stamps while in school.  My point is, I know that strength and resilience comes from believing in Someone bigger than people’s doubt. I am powerful, strong, and resilient because I choose not to let people’s words define me. Jesus defined me and ordered my steps through everything I’ve been through.  People are entitled to their opinions. They are even entitled to dislike you. But, they have no right to define you. His Word beats their words, every time.

I’ve overcome a lot and have been very vulnerable and open in sharing my story:

That I was called “gifted” as a kindergartener, even though my parents were told just the year prior that I would need special education assistance for the rest of my life.

That I parented the daughter from a college boyfriend as a single mom, even though he posted photos (that I took of her) to appear that he was involved.

That I left that college boyfriend after he physically abused me and had been threatening my life for months, even though mutual friends questioned if I was telling the truth.

That I graduated college with a 3.97 GPA, with highest honors, and with my daughter by my side, even though I was called stupid just a few weeks prior.

That I went to law school as a single mom, fell more in love with Jesus, graduated, and passed the bar, even though I made plenty of mistakes along the way.

That I started as an attorney at an international law firm, even though I had been on food stamps while in school.

My point is, I know that strength and resilience comes from believing in Someone bigger than people’s doubt. I am powerful, strong, and resilient because I choose not to let people’s words define me. Jesus defined me and ordered my steps through everything I’ve been through.

People are entitled to their opinions. They are even entitled to dislike you. But, they have no right to define you. His Word beats their words, every time. ...

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The day @emorylaw won my heart!  I remember visiting Emory Law as an admitted student with Raegan. I sat in on Professor Alexander’s property class and of course Raegan, my four month old at the time, began to fuss. Professor Alexander walked up to me, peered down, and said, “Is that your baby?” I thought I would die of embarrassment. He then said, “Well, give her here!” He scooped Raegan up in his arms and resumed lecturing. Raegan stopped fussing and relaxed like she had always gone to law school.  Rather than shaming me, Professor Alexander, those 1Ls in property class, and the whole Emory Law community welcomed me, a young single mom at that time. I committed right then to enrolling and it was one of the best decisions of my life.  I am proud to be an Emory Lawyer. #Classof2016 #16L 

The day @emorylaw won my heart!

I remember visiting Emory Law as an admitted student with Raegan. I sat in on Professor Alexander’s property class and of course Raegan, my four month old at the time, began to fuss. Professor Alexander walked up to me, peered down, and said, “Is that your baby?” I thought I would die of embarrassment. He then said, “Well, give her here!” He scooped Raegan up in his arms and resumed lecturing. Raegan stopped fussing and relaxed like she had always gone to law school.

Rather than shaming me, Professor Alexander, those 1Ls in property class, and the whole Emory Law community welcomed me, a young single mom at that time. I committed right then to enrolling and it was one of the best decisions of my life.

I am proud to be an Emory Lawyer. #Classof2016 #16L
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Our only family photo from Honor’s virtual party. I love my family. Thanks for wishing our baby girl a happy birthday. #WrightforJordanForever

Our only family photo from Honor’s virtual party. I love my family. Thanks for wishing our baby girl a happy birthday. #WrightforJordanForever ...

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Happy birthday to our youngest baby girl, 🌷Honor Grace Jordan , who turned ONE this week! Our warrior, a fighter in the womb and now a fierce little girl. She’s truly a beautiful gift to our family.  She has grown up into a toddler — walking, talking, running, clapping, jumping on her crib, brushing her hair, walking backwards, and has taken to removing her diaper!  I believe the Lord gave me my girls at strategic times in my life. Honor’s birth ushered me into a “spring season,” which is fitting given that she’s our spring baby. I moved into a season full of new life, fresh growth, and vivid beautiful moments. Having Honor birthed a new strength in me.  We love Honie-mommy. She brings such beautiful boldness to our lives. Happy birthday, baby girl.

Happy birthday to our youngest baby girl, 🌷Honor Grace Jordan , who turned ONE this week! Our warrior, a fighter in the womb and now a fierce little girl. She’s truly a beautiful gift to our family.

She has grown up into a toddler — walking, talking, running, clapping, jumping on her crib, brushing her hair, walking backwards, and has taken to removing her diaper!

I believe the Lord gave me my girls at strategic times in my life. Honor’s birth ushered me into a “spring season,” which is fitting given that she’s our spring baby. I moved into a season full of new life, fresh growth, and vivid beautiful moments. Having Honor birthed a new strength in me.

We love Honie-mommy. She brings such beautiful boldness to our lives. Happy birthday, baby girl. ...

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Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well.

Loving all of me, not just what I feel is the best part of me. I’ve learned that loving my neighbor as myself better mean that I love myself well. Not in a self-exalting way, but made-in-His-image way. Past my insecurities, past my past decisions, the weight gain, past it all. Showing up for myself and staying away from self-deprecating jokes and remarks. It’s been a tough journey but He’s doing a good work in me. 🌷 Show up for yourself and love you, so you can love others well. ...