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(In loving memory of my grandparents Mr. Robert and Daisy Williams)
About two months ago my world was in shambles. Of course it may have appeared to others that life was splendid due to the fact that I recently launched my blog as a stay at home mom while also living comfortably in a beautiful relaxing home with a pond in the backyard. Me and my then fiance made it look well, but the truth was that my heart wasn’t truly fulfilled and happy with the life I currently lived. My relationship was falling apart fast; I began to grow tired of my daughter watching me walk around with a melancholy attitude; and most of all I missed my family. One day I was so fed up and in my feelings I just had to sit outside in silence, close my eyes, and meditate. In that moment I roughly heard my grandmother’s voice gently saying “Just Go Back Home Baby and See Your Granda and Everything Will Be Alright Baby” All I really wanted in life at that moment was to be happy while also enjoying the company of my loving family and friends surrounding me and my little girl, but I knew that wasn’t all God had in mind for me. So I strategized and planned my grand escape from that house
but in result of that I had to wait patiently for one long week to depart from that hurtful past and return back to my hometown to see my loving Grandfather and Family. Earlier this year my Grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer, so fortunately me and my baby girl came exactly a month before he departed this earth to spend time with him. When he passed It was of course sad but within these past two weeks I have learned so many more things about him from the sentimental objects he’s collected throughout his life and the various stories told about the life he lived from all five of my aunts. In those two weeks of planning my grandfather’s burial all I could remember was my father quoting: “We Cry For Those Who Are Born Into the World, But Rejoice And Celebrate the Life of Those Who Have Departed From The Earth” The more I reflected on my grandfather’s life the more I realize in my eyes he was a King and my Grandmother was of course a Queen of a village in which they have now created.

Above is a picture of the village my grandparents have grown to create which has continued to grow throughout these past few years. Love is the foundation of this village and through each person, love is beautifully distinguished from each individual that is a part of our family. Which is why very few men and women are fortunate enough to sit at the table with all of us when we come together for a reunion or gathering. Here are just 3 of many lessons I have learned from this King And Queen just from observing them.
Lesson #1 Royals Know Their Worth
When I came back home I gradually learned more about my worth just by observing the way my five aunts and mom carried themselves , uplifted each other, and most of all nurtured and cared for others . Although I discovered self love within myself prior to that it was nowhere compared to actually seeing it within my mom and aunts. Especially after hearing about who it originated with. When My grandfather moved to Florida from Chicago he wasn’t quite fabulous coming from the stories of my aunts. In fact when he was younger he was known to be seen in Chicago as the man with nice hats, suede suits, and a gun on the side of him for extra protection.
Yeah my Granda had a surprising past. But when he moved to Florida he only had eyes for my grandma but she wouldn’t step off of her throne until he met her standards. So he did what he had to do to get his Queen. He went to church, found the Bible, then developed a relationship with God. Grandma finally considered developing a relationship with him after realizing that he had become a God-fearing man and of course he was still very persistent with getting her attention. So long story short they eventually got married started their family, and had a happily ever after.
Lesson #2 Royals Appreciate and Acknowledge Their Origin
When I was a teenager sometimes I had wished that I was any other race except for african american, but for these past 5 years I’ve become more appreciative of my heritage and where I come from. I also proudly acknowledge the rough past that our strong ancestors have been through in America. But I believe surely that long history of pain and suffering wasn’t carried on for centuries for nothing. Im certain many are familiar with the phrase pressure makes diamond. Well one of the brightest diamonds I have known personally was my Granda.

He was my very first fishing buddy, my heritage storyteller, and was considered one of my eldest fathers. I loved him so much that I considered myself as one of his daughters
. He was my idol because although he came from parents who were freed from slavery and went through a rough patch of segregation he was still able to appreciate the small things and still be fulfilled with just sitting in his rocking chair watching western shows and whistling a tune to a song that was unknown. As for my grandma she was very stern one minute and would be even playful the next minute.
Sometimes it all depended on the way you came across her but sadly she became sick after she had a stroke. Even though she was sick she still had a lot of personality but I learned to piece her characteristics together through all five of my aunties which I must say grew to be very strong women. I definitely have to give them their props for being selfless and caring for their mother at varying ages from late 20’s to mid 30’s. In my eyes I see them as very brave and strong women which makes me even more grateful to be apart of this village.
Lesson #3 Royals Always Count Your Blessings
1.They appreciated the small things
When they decided to start a family America was basically poor. If you wanted to buy a movie ticket it would cost 50 cents and to pump gas would be almost 25 cents a gallon. Which is why I believe my granda saved his money by learning to fix everything in the house, so if it was broken he rigged it up until it was functional and if the house needed to be fixed he was the only handyman that was basically available when it came to renovations. As for grandma SHE HELD IT DOWN
she cooked real soul food every night, she stayed at home and took care of her daughters hair and most importantly instilled love into her husband and daughters with consistent prayer and studying the Bible.
2. They appreciated the small things
Both of my grandparents were natives to Alabama so when they bought their first home in Florida they were very appreciative of where they resided despite the fact that they had to squeeze a family of 7 into a 3 bedroom duplex apartment. They continued to count their blessings in which I believed to be better job opportunities and education for their children. Unlike in Alabama where opportunities and resources were very limited then . Personally as a child I was very appreciative of Fish Fry Friday’s at my grandparents house because of two reasons: I loved fried fish and I was always excited to spend time with my family. Although my grandma was sick during that time our whole family work together to keep us afloat.
As for me currently I finally found my happily ever after or fairytale ending.

I am currently residing in my hometown with my family and close relatives. Also The same guy I left behind eventually realized what he did wrong and had no one else to turn to but GOD. When he found him through fasting and lots of prayer he left everything behind and came like a knight in search for his Queen’s heart while longing to get his Princess back in his arms. Of course when he first came back (Ironically like my Grandma) I didn’t step off my throne to help him cause I was holding on to so much pain from the past. After I lost my grandfather it really hit me hard and I became close to a psychotic breakdown or what most would call an emotional storm. He still was very persistent after many attempts and walked bravely into the middle of my storm and met me with God on his side. Long story short I learned to forgive others I hurt in the past and most importantly I forgave myself. I finally got married to what I see now as a God-fearing man who’s fire is even more lit to pursue his dreams in helping to serve others, and this time our bond is even more secure by keeping God first in everything we do by praying without ceasing and reflecting on his words.

And of course all of this wouldn’t be possible without my family who kept us in consistent prayer and family/friends who supported us all during that hard time. Of course as for the rest of our village each one of our stories is still being written differently but still remains to be based off of the same foundation God and Love.
Peace and Love,
Mami Kelviana
There is no GREATER AGONY than bearing an UNTOLD STORY inside you
-Maya Angelou
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That was such a touching story. It’s rare now to be blessed to have a significant other to pursue you. I loved the story you told through your eyes about our family.
Aww thank you Auntie Renea that means a lot!