Breathe Again Magazine News for 10/24

Dear Friend,

Can You Buy PEACE ??? If you could pay for peace would you buy it? When I say peace I mean, stillness, calmness, serenity... Oh yes, the peace that passes all understanding. Of course we all know that you can't actually pay for peace in your mind or peace in your home. That comes by the way of prayer (for me). Let's rewind back to June 2007. We were planning...



Inside Newsletter

California fires
Vickie Winans Singers & Songwriters Contest
Friendz Network
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California fires

California has some major fires right now. Here is an article found on Fox News. Please pray with us that these people are safe and are able to get out of harms way. Also, please pray with us that the firemen and women are safe while fighting these fires.

SAN DIEGO - Wildfires blown by fierce desert winds Monday reduced scores of Southern California homes to ashes, forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee and laid a hellish, spidery pattern of luminous orange over the drought-stricken region.

At least one person was killed in the fires, and dozens were injured. Nearly 130 homes had burned in one mountain town alone, and thousands of other buildings were threatened by more than a dozen blazes covering at least 310 square miles.

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Vickie Winans Singers & Songwriters Contest





Friendz Network News

Sat, October 27th, TCE Networking Meeting.

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Rebirth Cleaning Service is part of an organization called Cleaning for a Reason. This organization provides free cleaning services for women under going cancer treatment. For more info please visit www.c4support.org and www.cleaningforareason.org. Rebirth Cleaning is a Friendz Network Business Member.



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Breathe Again Magazine News for 10/18

Dear Friend,

Week # 42

First, let me take this time and say thank you.

Thank you for trusting in Breathe Again and thank you for sharing our site with others.

We know you are sharing because our visitors are increasing daily. Thank you.

But we need your help!

Last year, Breathe Again Magazine was nominated and won at the first annual Black Web Awards in the category of Best Spiritual Testimony Website for 2007. Well, we have been nominated for the second year in a row. If you have already voted, that's ok, vote again.

Let the world know that you value Breathe Again Magazine.

Click below to vote !

Thank you and may the Lord overshadow you with FAVOR.

Stay Blessed

Nicole

PS. Don't forget, vote today. Have your friends and family vote. Voting ends October 19, 2007.



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The Juanita Bynum Mentorship Institute

See what you missed! Make sure you check this out. The free access is this week only.





Friendz Network News

Teresa and Orlando Bolden are celebrating 18 years of marriage on October 21. Way to go guys!!

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Sat, October 27th, TCE Networking Meeting

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The Clip for the Cure (Breast Cancer Awareness) at Greenbrier mall at the Center Court is on October 20th 2007, from 10-4. The Donation is $15.00 per haircut. This is through Regis Hair Salon. Lisa Bynum (a friendz network member) is the Salon Manager. For more information call Lisa at 757-424- 2255.

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Rebirth Cleaning Service is part of an organization called Cleaning for a Reason. This organization provides free cleaning services for women under going cancer treatment. For more info please visit www.c4rsupport.org and www.cleaningforareason.org. Rebirth Cleaning is a Friendz Network Business Member.



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Stay Blessed

Nicole Cleveland
Breathe Again Magazine

That was so dumb….

Can You Buy PEACE ???

If you could pay for peace would you buy it?

When I say peace I mean, stillness, calmness, serenity…. Oh yes, the peace that passes all understanding.

Of course we all know that you can’t actually pay for peace in your mind or peace in your home. That comes by the way of prayer (for me).

Let’s rewind back to June 2007. We were planning for our very 1st anniversary celebration. Wanting to do it the right way was priority.
I wanted it to be a day I would always remember. Our very 1st anniversary for the magazine; this day would never come back again. We needed memories. The question came up whether or not to hire a photographer.

If you know anything about me you know I am cheap (or as Libby says, “I am frugal”). So the answer to that question was a big fat NO. I could take the pictures myself (like I didn’t have anything else to do). Besides, the rate was $100 per hour.

Of course the day of the event I was running like a turkey around the Thanksgiving holiday. I grabbed a teenager and told him to take the pictures.
I was much too busy. We had honorees to present awards to. Speeches that needed to be made. Guests to be greeted. Oh, yes I was running. ….

We had some great photos of the attendees, the soloist, the honorees.
Lena and I even took some amazing photos outside to always remember this special occasion. It was truly a night to remember.

Weeks after the event I went to retrieve the photos from my camera. They were to be posted on a special page dedicated to the anniversary celebration.

I was so excited. We could share with the world our special moment, our special day. We had a nice turnout, and the honorees looked beautiful. The awards were magnificent.

With USB cable in hand & digital camera ready to go, we were all set.

Then it happened! The camera read “NO IMAGES ON CARD.”

Ok, this has got to be a mistake. My heart was pounding. I clicked it again.

“NO IMAGES ON CARD”

“No, this can not be happening,” I thought.

The message never went away and the images on the card were lost.

Gone FOREVER.

Our very 1st and the only anniversary photos—gone forever.


My Lesson

I realized (after beating myself up) all of this would have been avoided if I gave this assignment to a professional. Paid a professional. Someone more qualified than myself to handle this task. Someone that could have handled the project from start to finish.

My initial question was, “Can you buy PEACE?”

Realistically you can not purchase peace with US Treasury. But you can have a peace of mind by creating a plan, assigning tasks to qualified individuals and just asking for help. God has placed people around you to assist you. Use them. (I will take my own advice next time.) And we can grow together. (smile)

Thanks for allowing me to share.

Stay Blessed

Nicole

Breathe Again Magazine News for 10/13

Dear Friend,

Week # 41

We pray your day is going well. Make the most of it.

www.breatheagainmagazine.com has a new look. Take a peak when you get a chance. The staff loves it and we know you will agree. Let us know what you think. We value your opinion.

In this issue we introduce two new monthly sections.

My Body / My Temple - This monthly section will feature information concerning our health. The articles will empower you to take a closer look at your body and how to better guard it. -- After all it is a Temple that God has trusted us to care for.

A Man's Point of View - Have you ever wondered why men act a certain way? Say certain things ? Or say nothing at all? Each month we will hear from the men. They will explain their behaviors and address the very issues we love about them and the qualities we could do without. -- For Her.... From His Point of View

Log on to the site. Read the new stories and don't forget to share.There are women dealing with issues on a daily basis and some just need to know they are not alone in their struggle. - To be able to Breathe Again.

Stay Blessed

Nicole



And the winner is...

Donna L. Patton is our Friendz Network member of the month and the spotlight is on her in our "You Go Girl "section. I am honored to feature Donna.

Donna is the owner of WeAreFearless. com. WAF is an online community, serving as a resource of inspiration, education, information and motivation.

Read all about her here.



Change Your Heart, Change Your Body

"If you place a small value upon yourself, rest assured the world will not raise your price." During an 85-pound weight loss, I learned to place a high value on myself, my body, and my health. You can too.

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Walk into your Season

Grace and peace,
I want to share this nugget with you that the Lord spoke to me concerning the seasons and our position in the process.

Finish the article here.



Friendz Network News

Congrats to Friendz network member Keisha James. Keisha was the winner of a $ 50 Walmart Giftcard from the Titustown Recreation Center Fall Fundraiser.

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Jazmine and Keisha want to wish their dad and husband, Jeremy a Happy Birthday. His birthday is on Oct 13th.

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The Clip for the Cure (Breast Cancer Awareness) at Greenbrier mall at the Center Court is on October 20th 2007, from 10-4. The Donation is $15.00 per haircut. This is through Regis Hair Salon. Lisa Bynum (a friendz network member) is the Salon Manager. For more information call Lisa at 757-424- 2255.

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Rebirth Cleaning Service is part of an organization called Cleaning for a Reason. This organization provides free cleaning services for women under going cancer treatment. For more info please visit www.c4rsupport.org and www.cleaningforareason.org. Rebirth Cleaning is a Friendz Network Business Member.



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Stay Blessed

Nicole Cleveland
Breathe Again Magazine

Breathe Again Magazine News for 10/4

Dear Friend,

Week # 40

Have you ever said the words "Because I said so!"

If you are a parent, caregiver, aunt, uncle, grandmom or anyone taking care of children you probably said it on more than one occasion.

When I come across an interesting piece I always want to share it with our readers, friends and subscribers.

Take a peak at how this mom summed up her day with her children. Hope it makes you smile. (I did)

Stay Blessed

Nicole

PS. Don't forget to vote for Breathe Again Magazine and Friendz Network member Francina Harrison (aka) The Career Engineer for the 2008 Black Web Award.



A Breath of Fresh Air Promo


Do you need a break? How about A Breath of Fresh Air?

On October 12, 2007 Breathe Again Magazine presents A Breath of Fresh Air IV -- Back to School Get Away for Mom

Where: Titustown Recreation Center
Cost : $15 for Friendz network members
$20 Non-Friendz network member
Speaker : Kim Gibson



Make sure to click on the link below and fill out the form on our blog to register.

http://breatheagainmagazine.blogspot.com



Friendz Network News

Congratulations to Friendz Network member Cecelia - Dawe - Gillis.

She along with 5 other amazing women (including Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf & 95.7 Host Karen Parker - Chesson) are on the cover of MIX Magazine for their courageous stand on fighting Breast Cancer.

Ms. Cecilia - You inspire me!



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What in the World



If you come across things that make you say. What in the World send them to cpetersen@breatheagain.org and we will feature it in an upcoming newsletter along with your name.




Stay Blessed

Nicole Cleveland
Breathe Again Magazine

Do you need a break?

Are you stressed out, overworked & underpaid?

October 2, 2007


Dear Friend,

We are pleased to remind you of our next get together for women.

It's not really an event, it's more personal than that. This is similar to a women's discussion forum. Women keep asking me, "Nicole's when are you going to have another ladies night out?"

Breathe Again has been mandated to take it up a notch. To reach beyond the safe zone (my comfort zone) and believe God for the results.

We have now implemented a word of encouragement at each of our get togethers that I'm sure you will enjoy. Our word of encouragement on October 12, 2007 will come from our very own contributing writer, Kim Gibson. If you have not been blessed to absorb some of Kim's no-nonsense teachings / writings you are in for a meal. I use the word MEAL because Kim is not going to tease you with an appetizer, she is going to feed you an entire meal.

You won't be disappointed.

Register today !


When : October 12, 2007
Time: 7-10:00pm
Place: Titustown Rec Center
Cost : $15 (friendz network member)
$20 (non member)
You must pre register to attend


Registration is just a click away

Click on the link below and fill out the form on our blog to register.

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Word of Encouragment with Kim Gibson

Kim Gibson is a dynamic woman that loves the Lord. She is a contributing writer for Breathe Again Magazine. In her writing she pours out her heart by sharing what the Lord has brought her through. God has truly called Kim for "such a time as this" as Esther would say. You don't want to miss her Word of Encouragement on October 12, 2007.


We hope you will join us!

Friendz Network fee - $15



Non member fee - $20



You can also pay by check or money order. Please make your check or money order out to Breathe Again and mail it to the address below.

Breathe Again Magazine
222 W 21st St Ste F126
Norfolk VA 23517


See you there.



ahhh, now this is more like it.....