Sometimes the circumstances of my life or the pace of my achievements can get me down a bit. I long for the realization of so many dreams and aspirations – many of which I was certain I would have accomplished by now. It is during these times that I return to my prayer journal to remind myself of all of the many answered prayers over my lifetime – giving humble thanks for thus far. More so, reflecting back reminds me that my pace may not equal that of some of our greatest icons but I am on my own journey, my own path enriching lives one at a time. Therefore, I decided to share a few of my biggest and proudest transformations!
Before – Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Home of the wedding ceremony of Actress Lela Rochon and Film Director Antoine Fuqua!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Fuqua Wedding Ceremony!
Before – The Biltmore Hotel Grand Ballroom – Home of The Fuqua Wedding Reception!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Fuqua Wedding Reception!
Before – The Wyndham Toledo Ballroom
Home of the wedding ceremony of Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and Sharhonda Jones!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Stockman Wedding Reception!
Before – Wieuca Road Baptist Church
Home of the wedding ceremony of Shawnee Sims and NBA Star Jimmy Jackson!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Jackson Wedding Ceremony!
Before – First Presbyterian Church
Home of the wedding ceremony of DeLeon and Gary Sheffield!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Sheffield Wedding Arrivals Experience!
Before – First Presbyterian Church
Home of the wedding ceremony of DeLeon and Gary Sheffield!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Sheffield Wedding Ceremony!
Before – The Cloisters Garden
Home of the wedding ceremony of Jennifer Guyton and Eric Williams!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Williams Wedding Ceremony!
Before – The Versailles Gardens
Home of the wedding reception of Jennifer Guyton and Eric Williams!
Photo Credit: Alison Duke
After – The Williams Wedding Reception!
As I look to the future and continue to visualize achieving my wildest dreams, this exercise helps to remind me that my success is not in a far off destination that I may or may not reach someday. Rather, my success is in the journey and in my journey – down my own path – in my God’s perfect will – I am living my dreams!
So do share, how do you remind yourself of all of your life’s accomplishments? Please join the Diann Valentine family and share it with us all!
Keep spreading the love,
