Lyzee's Hope

It’s almost my birthday 🥳…

As a gift, I'm asking for a donation towards this year's charitable event "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExT2c0S2RqamRYeEoxQVZrYXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4a1qGOfP8g0UOKUq_gIAxRnmFiqY_jAZvnqRstjdCCsYfIlCU-yitL8vx6mQ_aem_PT_dgTeDxQ4MA3u8bF6Z8g

This cause is deeply personal to me. As a survivor, I know firsthand the daily struggles, emotional weight, and unexpected financial burdens that come with chronic illnesses such as cancer. What many people never see are the quiet battles — the transportation needs, medications, missed workdays, household expenses, emotional exhaustion, and moments where simply making it through the day is a victory.

The number of people attending our support group continues to grow. It is a reminder of how great the need really is.

I ask with humility, not pride.
Not from laziness.
Not from entitlement.

But from compassion, responsibility, and lived experience.

This message was prompted by one of Facebook’s annual birthday reminders encouraging donations to organizations with unknown recipients. I’ve supported many causes over the years, but this season feels different. This mission is up close. It’s personal. It’s intentional.

Thank you for consideration,
Elizabeth Hope Brown 💜

It’s almost my birthday🥳… As a gift, I'm asking for a donation towards this year's charitable event "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExT2c0S2RqamRYeEoxQVZrYXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4a1qGOfP8g0UOKUq_gIAxRnmFiqY_jAZvnqRstjdCCsYfIlCU-yitL8vx6mQ_aem_PT_dgTeDxQ4MA3u8bF6Z8g

This cause is deeply personal to me. As a survivor, I know firsthand the daily struggles, emotional weight, and unexpected financial burdens that come with chronic illnesses such as cancer. What many people never see are the quiet battles — the transportation needs, medications, missed workdays, household expenses, emotional exhaustion, and moments where simply making it through the day is a victory.

The number of people attending our support group continues to grow. It is a reminder of how great the need really is.

I ask with humility, not pride.
Not from laziness.
Not from entitlement.

But from compassion, responsibility, and lived experience.

This message was prompted by one of Facebook’s annual birthday reminders encouraging donations to organizations with unknown recipients. I’ve supported many causes over the years, but this season feels different. This mission is up close. It’s personal. It’s intentional.

Thank you for consideration,
Elizabeth Hope Brown 💜

This was the loudest graduation I’ve ever been to—small in number, yet big in spirit. One thing no one can accuse their parents of is screaming louder at sports games than they do at graduation.

This was my first time attending a Lucy Craft Laney High School graduation. More than the pride of Augusta, many of these graduates are the pride of their families—first-generation high school graduates, alongside legacy graduates with alumni present representing nearly 60 years of family lineage.🎓

The noise wasn’t distracting as much as it was engaging—like Super Bowl Sunday or a high-spirited worship service in a traditional Baptist church, where the members didn’t consider the preacher preached, if he didn’t mention the third day or end with a whoop from the diaphragm which controls their breath support from the depths of their loins.

Of course, I cried tears of joy. In the 22 years I’ve lived in Augusta, many of these graduates I literally knew before they were born. I held them in church as infants and toddlers. I watched them learn to talk, crawl, and walk—and now I watched them cross the stage. I was personally invited and graciously accepted the invitation from Laney’s 2025- 2026 Homecoming Queen Leilani. 👑Tears formed as she entered Auditorium #6 in her class and flowed as she delivered her Inspirational Reading on behalf of them all.📚

I thought I was done crying until the valedictorian stood at the podium. He paused midway through his speech, emotional as he reflected on his journey. It may have been one of the quietest moments of the program as we all sat in silence and many cried with him.

That wasn’t the last emotional moment. He pressed his way to the end, stating “last but not least,” acknowledged his great-grandmother and mother—and we wept again. The president of District 1 Board of Education confirmed exactly what I was feeling. As they prepared to present the diplomas, she shared with the valedictorian that the board members had attended nine graduations this week, and this was the first one that brought her to real tears.

It was a historic ceremony. For the first time in the school’s history, 36 honor graduates were recognized and awarded more than $3 million in scholarships and grants.

Week 7 Complete with the "Taking Root - Food for Medicine" Program. 2nd Clinic visit. Vitals looking pretty good, so I treated myself to a Popsicle lol 😋 Farmers market is growing as season produces fresh fruits and vegetables.

May is the month for Mothers. Join us for our final series discussion on Moms Raising the Alpha/Beta Generation. (0-12 years old) Set your alerts to join us live Tuesday 05/26/2026 at 7:00pm est. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063611885427 OR https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100059669536202

It’s almost my birthday🥳… and this year, I’m praying bigger than ever before. As a gift, a donation towards this charitable event is appreciated. "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779

Our goal is to raise $10,000 during the month of June for a cause that is deeply personal to me. "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779

As a survivor, I know firsthand the daily struggles, emotional weight, and unexpected financial burdens that come with chronic illnesses such as cancer. What many people never see are the quiet battles — the transportation needs, medications, missed workdays, household expenses, emotional exhaustion, and moments where simply making it through the day is a victory.

Our 3rd Annual event is quickly approaching, and the number of people attending our support group continues to grow. While that is truly a blessing, it is also a reminder of how great the need really is. "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779

I ask with humility, not pride.
Not from laziness.
Not from entitlement.
But from compassion, responsibility, and lived experience.

When I was initially diagnosed, I feared I would never see my 50th birthday. Now, as I prepare to turn 51, I count every day as abundance, grace, and purpose.

This message was prompted today by one of Facebook’s annual birthday reminders encouraging donations to organizations with unknown recipients. I’ve supported many causes over the years, but this season feels different. This mission is up close. It’s personal. It’s intentional.

As a peer advocate, I now stand alongside individuals I see in real time who are simply grateful for another day, another treatment, another act of kindness, another Samaritan gesture.

If you feel led to support, whether through a donation, sponsorship, sharing this post, or prayer, thank you from the bottom of my heart. "It's Reigning Purple" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779

Together, we can remind someone fighting chronic illness that they are seen, supported, and never alone. 💜

In my last post, I shared that My Grandbaby Girl loves Spidey and Friends, imitates sword-fighting superheroes, BUT also loves the frills and daintiness of satin dresses, sheer fabrics, and ruffles — especially if the dress flares out when she twirls. 💕⚔️👑

She also knows how to fully narrate a combat fight with her army toy characters lol. Her imagination is always in motion.

This was our before and after from the Women of Wonder Outreach Ministry Bible Study Fellowship, where the children learned about the Full Armor of God. 🛡️

Watching her boldly stand, learn, play, imagine, and express herself so freely reminds me that children can be both strong and soft, fearless and graceful, adventurous and loving — all at the same time.

One minute she’s battling imaginary villains… the next minute she’s twirling in ruffles and satin. And honestly, I love every bit of it. 💜

Photo dump: Rewind back to Easter weekend 💜👑

Hear Ye, Hear Ye… the official introduction of Princess Calaya. 👑

My Princess and I volunteered at a golf event supporting young collegiate scholars outside of the Greater Atlanta area. Before leaving the city, we stopped by to visit my grandbabies and drop off gifts from Auntie Cori.

This became such a sentimental moment — a passing down of legacy from my ONLY daughter, affectionately known as My Princess, aka Auntie Cori. My Princess gifted my grandbaby girl her very first tiara set. Interestingly enough, the gift was purple… Cori’s favorite color and also this year’s theme color for our September event. 💜To support - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-event-its-reigning-purple-tickets-1770196297779

My Princess Daughter has blossomed beautifully into young adulthood, building her own Queendom. I had intentionally avoided purchasing princess regalia for my grandbaby girl because I was trying to find our own niche, yet somehow this moment felt perfectly fitting.

My Grandbaby Girl already expresses herself with high energy. She’s a quick and creative thinker who loves to run and jump, and I’m already imagining her athleticism. She has dabbled in swim and gymnastics and is scheduled to start back after summer break. I can’t wait to pull out my grandma sports chair for her first parks and recreation game.

She doesn’t shy away from physical activities. She loves Spidey and Friends, imitates sword-fighting superheroes, BUT also loves the frills and daintiness of satin dresses, sheer fabrics, and ruffles — especially if the dress flares out when she twirls.

The moment she opened her gift, she immediately requested a wardrobe change. Once dressed, she ran straight to her daddy and said, “Look at me Daddy, I look cute, I look pretty.” Tears of joy. 🥹💕

Her daddy “inspected” her shoes like he was already mentally preparing for prom lol.

And my grandson, affectionately known as Mr. Chase Man, is such a chill little dude. He received a controller to officially lock in as Player #2 with his daddy. I already get the feeling he’s going to prefer staying home with dad while we’re outside with the girl shenanigans 😂. He definitely already has a mood — cheerful, but very chill.

Flashback Friday! Photo dump.... 💕

I had my Grandbaby Girl the week after spring break. Since she was missing school, of course we had to take a trip to Dollar Tree to create Grandma’s Learning Center with a 3-year-old curriculum that included reading time. 📚

She loves to learn, is very independent, and full of energy. Everything became a learning moment. I even moved all the refrigerator magnets down so she could identify the people in the pictures and the letters on the magnets. 🔎

She already displays leadership qualities and loves shifting from being the student to the teacher. She spotted the speaker box, and now she enjoys hearing her voice through the microphone. 🎤

We even took field trips to the municipal building to learn the importance of voting, and to the Farmers Market to explore healthy eating choices. They also had a science fair with future educators from the college. We both learned a thing or two that week. 🧠

We ended our week at a Women of Wonder Outreach Ministry Bible study fellowship learning about the Full Armor of God. My Grandbaby Girl stood before the crowd and shared with the children’s group what they learned. ✝

She called me again this week asking me to come pick her up. Apparently, she’s ready to do it all over again. I’m officially living in grandma’s world 🌍 now lol… and I absolutely love it here. 💕

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚