The Power of LOVE: We are not just our Sisters' Keepers; We are Sisters



Seven Degrees of Sigma



Jessica & Carl



On Sunday, my prissy poodle sorors of Seven Degrees of Sigma hosted a baby shower for our Torch classmate Jessica. It was all for little Jackson, who will make his debut in a few weeks. It was truly the power of love that made this baby shower everything it was and ever could be. I have nephews, nieces, and god kids, but Jackson will be the first baby of our Fall 2005 class. I don't really mean to toot our own horn, but we are a really close group of ladies. We are not just our SISTERS' KEEPERS; WE ARE SISTERS! I honestly couldn't ask for a better group of ladies to call my Torch classmates or TCMs. We are Seven Degrees of Sigma. The description describes us to the T. We have different personalities. My Torch classmate April wrote a poem about Seven Degrees of Sigma that I actually see frequently shared on other chapters and sorority sisters' pages. This is the poem she wrote:

 

Way back in 2005 before our neopresentation



I am serene.

But a true revolutionary

My face shows exultance and power.

Intelligence is my forte.

My strength is in the alluvian

While my beauty vogues above others.

I transcend above others

I am a degree that can be compared to none other I am Sigma

We cried together, laughed together, and supported each other in various times. I am thankful for each and every one of these ladies. When my mom passed, all six of the Torch classmates were there to support me during my time of need. I knew I had family and friends supporting me, but it really made my day to have them there as well. I feel like overall we come together for each other often for different occasions because of the love that we share for each other as sisters. This time, the occasion was the preparation of Jackson. I pray Jessica has an awesome delivery (when Jackson decides he's ready to come) and Jackson comes into the world healthy and immediately knows that he is loved by so many people.

<3 Starkey

A Pipe Dream just needs a little bit of Draino



First, I would like to apologize for not writing as frequently as I would like to, but I've had a pretty interesting schedule lately. It's okay because I know everything that I am doing right now is falling within my purpose. This post relates to being purposeful and turning dreams into reality. I hope you enjoy it, my fellow PHREAdom Followers!

A pipe dream isn't really a pipe dream, but rather a dream that just needs a little bit of Draino to flush it out into the world. A pipe dream, as defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is merely a fantasy of a plan, hope, or story. My personal thought is that it is only a pipe dream if you just let that idea sit and you do nothing with it. This is similar to its origin of a pipe dream where individuals hallucinated while smoking opium back in the 19th century. Individuals got high on an idea, but once the high was gone so was the idea.



McLyte at boule



The idea of following through with a plan or hope may seem difficult and fear could take over, but one may never know how easy it could've been if he or she never developed and expanded on the idea. It takes faith and trust. For instance, I am reminded of our great leaders of the past and present like Dr. Martin Luther King or President Barack Obama, who if they had not pushed their dreams forward some things may not have changed. What if Dr. King did not push the issue of equal rights nor shared his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech because of one too many road blocks? Or better yet, what if President Obama gave up on his dream of becoming the President of the United States? They both pushed those dreams forward and made a difference in the lives of others. Our dreams may not be as big as theirs, but it can still be impactful.

My soror, McLyte said we must "dream with a purpose" at the National Education Fund Luncheon during Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.'s Boule in New Orleans, La.

Therefore, if we dream with a purpose and work hard at it then it may become a reality. Don't sell yourself short because what may seem like a pipe dream to some may be an extraordinary purposeful vision that requires a little bit of Draino to push it out.

<3 Starkey