Notes by La'Rue

Imagine being unknown today and an icon tomorrow. You awake to countless Facebook and Instagram notifications from supporters congratulating you on your newfound fame, while the naysayers brag about once “knowing you.” Within the blink of an eye, you’re bombarded with cameras flashing, tv appearances, and numerous shouts of “Can I have your autograph?” Suddenly, […]

I’ve always viewed myself as a problem solver, and was humbled when people came to me with their issues. Although I was going through my own, I didn’t mind it much, because I felt it was my duty to help. It didn’t matter how grand or minute the issue, because I knew I was the […]

I pay extreme attention to detail. A little too much attention, if you ask me. Yesterday, I was watching “The Lincoln Lawyer” on Netflix, and as Attorney Haller was being chauffeured around town, I immediately zoomed in on his license plate. It read “DISMISSD.” Instantly, God laid in my spirit that He was going to […]

If you can’t be told the lesson, you’ll be taught one If you don’t learn from others mistakes, prepare to make plenty If you don’t like to be told what’s right, you’ll continue to do what’s wrong If you don’t like discipline, you won’t appreciate change There are a lot of things God shows and […]

“Are you still coming?” Was the text I received yesterday, prior to me attending the pinning ceremony for one of my mentees and former Nursing students. “Of course, I’m still coming to help you celebrate your big day,” I replied. Much to my surprise, I had no clue when I arrived, I’d be pinning her! […]