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Smiling is a Choice...

Today I posted on my facebook and linkedin page, "I’ve seen people frown through the good times and the bad times, and people smile through the bad times and good times. I guess a smile is the result of how you choose to see your present situation".

Follow up:

The title of this brief blog is "Smiling is a Choice That Must be Made!" While working at Sheltering Arms as an Assistant Chaplain for my internship, I noticed that those choosing to keep the faith, stay positive and smile through the rehabilitation faired well in the rehabilitation. I was able to see people in the worst conditions and people in fair conditions and how their attitudes and perspectives changed their outcomes.

In some cases, the patients in the worst conditions rehabilitated themselves faster than those in fair conditions, because they chose to work hard and remained positive through the process.

In short I was writing to remind everyone to smile. Regardless of prior performance, positions or struggles, we have the option of smiling throughout our situation. I am sure upon watching the residents at Sheltering Arms, and my brothers and sisters in Christ, that our choice to smile through it all is key in making it through. Put a smile on your face and watch things change! I realize in all this, that the situation can remain the same, but have different results because of our choice of respond to it.

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Meet Johnny & Quinita Ogletree | Owners

Johnny grew up in Houston and there after receiving his graduate degree. He has spent time working with and serving families and children for over nine years, as a mentor, family therapist, and substitute teacher. Johnny earned a B.S. in Political Science and Master of Divinity at Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He has spent most of his time working in the community as a role model and mentor and has worked as the Pastor of Community Life for over five years. Currently working as Teen Pastor there, Johnny has a heart for children and enjoys seeing them excel and reach their full potential.

Quinita attended Virginia Union University under a Presidential Scholar Award and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. She has recently completed work on her second Masters degree from University of Houston in Educational Psychology, and is now enrolled at Texas A & M in pursuit of her Doctorate. Quinita hails from a family of educators who have served the public for over 30 years. Quinita has worked in the field of education for over eight years, as an Assistant Director of Preschool and Christian Academy; teacher at a NAEYC accredited school, tutor, and nanny. She is a life-long learner, who is interested in seeing children enjoy excelling academically while pursing scholarly endeavors. She is passionate about equipping children with educational skills that will transform their lives and prepare them for a rewarding career. Her job requires her to develop and implement an after-school program and supervise a staff and deal directly with parents and student of all ages.