Lolafesto, much like a manifesto, these are some of my personal goals, desires and dreams. As I transition into my 44th year of living, it is an immense honor to still be amongst the living. Thank You God for blessing me to see this moment.

My life has so much more meaning now. After losing my mother (Bebe) in 2015, my heart literally broke. I had overcome so many things that could have broken me. But I had no idea how to LIVE without my Bebe. Nothing else mattered to me after watching her transition to eternal life. It’s one thing to lose your mother, but to watch as each breath was likely her last was something totally different. I needed to pray over her physically lifeless body. I needed to talk to God to make sure He was waiting for her. I needed to make sure that the nurses took care of her beautifully angelic body. I assisted as they washed her up for the last time. I held her head as they turned her over to change her bedding. I brushed her hair and made sure that she looked presentable. I was doing for her what she did for me from the moment I was conceived. And it felt wonderful!

In those moments unfamiliar strength built up within me. God was preparing me for the next phase of my life. This chapter will indeed be the most powerful. Everything that I ever wanted to be all boiled down to this moment! I have never loved as much, hoped as much, prayed as much or cried as much as I did within this season!

I am a powerful, praying woman! I have known about my gift of spirituality since I was younger. I just didn’t realize what to do with it until about 15 years ago. I have been working diligently to edit the first book that I wrote. I am so very proud of my effort, determination and courage to finally share my truest self with the world. My book is very necessary for me and so many others who suffer in fear, silence and misunderstanding. I intend for my words to be a source of healing and strength for myself and others. I pray that my loving words are absorbed, planted, sewn and harvested from our souls and then into the atmosphere.

So today as I celebrate my 44th year of living, I am also celebrating my son Matteo’s 8th year of living! What a blessing to share this day with my baby! I look forward to celebrating with you all as I embark on the most powerful season of my life!

I wish you all love, peace and light

Lola