23 The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].
24 Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.
25 I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.
Psalms 37:23-25
Jameece’s story is her journey, from overcoming challenges and obstacles to experiencing triumphs and victories. While her steps from childhood to adulthood on the road to 50 have not been easy, her faith, family, and friends kept her focused and firm in her belief that she could do anything.
The pandemic altered how Jameece originally planned to celebrate her birthday. She will hold four different "invitation-only" events with her family and friends. We encourage you to sign Jameece's guest book to let her know you were here and to wish her well as she steps into 50.
These inspirational quotes are words of wisdom, love, and adoration from women who inspired Jameece or who have been inspired by her during her 50-year journey.
― Maya Angelou
"Find your happy place and visit soon and often!"
Salena Askew
"You are highly blessed and favored, so Always dream big!"
Panzy Davis
"Embrace the Journey that God has paved for you, continue to be his example."
Nardos King
"Always remember that so far you have a 100% track record of surviving and thriving every challenge that you have faced. Flowers that bloom in adversity are the rarest and most beautiful."
Venous Chinichian Jones
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. - Audre Lord"
Christalyn Solomon
"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken."
Opal Moore
"Leave room for miracles. "
Kim Usher
"It always seems impossible until it’s done. - Nelson Mandela"
Regina Mitchell
"Enjoy your life!"
Sandy Stamps
"...true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. - 1Tim 6:6 NLT "
Pamela Hodge
"Wonderful"
Edith Romaine
"Women hold the key to a more equitable world."
Sharon Younger
"You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody. - Maya Angelou "
Jen George
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want."
Alisia Smith-Rucker
"Your only competition is yourself."
Angela Banks
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. - Maya Angelou "
Latonia Evans
"Value yourself for who you are!"
Dorothy Ball
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - I Thessalonians 5:16-18 "
Hattie Higgins-Greene
"The Question Isn't Who's going to Let Me; It's "Who is Going to Stop Me?""
Ericka Battle
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou "
Pam Harris-Straughn
"To believe bigger means to believe that you’re worthy, wonderful, and ready."
Raquel Jackson Morton
"The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared. - Mohadesa Najumi"
Rachelle McElroy
"Don't allow your pain to paralyze your PRAISE! - Unknown "
Anna Benjamin-Cooper
"God, Please help me use kind words, and have a kind heart toward others. - From Surrendered by Barb Rouse "
Eleanor Hammond
"Always Believe in your dreams. - "
Rae Martel
"For a dream cometh through the multitude of business... - Ecclesiastes 5:3A"
Olivia Townsend
"If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small. - Mark Batterson Chase The Lion "
Tara Billingsley
"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength. - Oprah Winfrey "
Tracey Lacey
"I learned to take 'no' as a vitamin - Suzanne de Passe "
Munah Kaye
"DON'T BE AFRAID TO BE AMAZING! - Andy Offutt Irwin"
Karen Rosser
"Start each day with a prayer and a smile."
Anna Carter
"Love yourself like God loves you...UNCONDITIONAL."
Dana Robertson
"Keep your Heels, Head and Standards! from Coco Chanel"
Beverly Nance
"Don’t start none, won’t be none. - James Brown "
Colette Colclough
"YOU ARE ENOUGH AND YOU ARE WORTH IT!"
KJ Wright
"Set your goals and work hard to reach them."
Lisa Eskridge
"Beauty is Jameece."
Audrey Story
"Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me. - Audre Lorde "
Quisha Cherry
"Jameece is a beyond a wonderful mentor and friend."
Yolanda Speed
"Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. - Maya Angelou "
Debbie Foster
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering."
Nikola Chevalier
"Know your worth and never be afraid to demand it!"
Funmi Oduolowu
"Black Girls… Don’t be afraid to use your voice. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else’s. When you speak, speak with boldness and purpose. Have courage, be confident, and always be true to yourself! Live your life fearlessly! Your voice has GREAT power; don’t be afraid to utilize it when needed. You’re NOT an angry Black woman; you’re a woman who has something important to say. Your voice matters and so do YOU. Black, educated, and intelligent, Now that’s power! - Stephanie Lahart"
Denise Haskins
"God grant you great joy and peace for the length of your journey."
Chandra Smith
"Don't be distracted by emotions like anger, envy or resentment. - Supreme Court Justice RBG "
Michelle Woody
"You alone are enough! - Maya Angelou "
Terri Rivalte
"Feed what you want to grow in your life, starve the rest!"
Linda Stephens-Jones
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!"
Izella Dornell
"Keep living your blessed life every day in peace and joy."
Cynthia Batson
"Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. -- Scott Adams"
Beatrice Squire
"Can’t wait to celebrate one phenomenal woman!"
Ty Hoban
"God, family, and friends. Because life is meaningless without them."
Linda Alkire
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. Audre Lorde "
Dr. Nichelle Rivers
"After your faith put yourself before others. Learn to love and to take care of yourself. It’s ok. Otherwise you will not have the strength for others or yourself."
Lorraine Jackson
"Smile because every day is celebration-worthy!"
Dr. Cynthia S. Brown
"Small steps equal big wins. Keep going!"
Ericka Sallee
"Live & Love life to the fullest, remember God's got You!!"
Meta Jackson
"May he grant you your heart's desire an fulfill all your plans! - Psalms 20:4"
Sandra Barrett
"I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou"
Marion Spraggins
"God already walked our tomorrow, why worry?"
Tenille Haines
"No regrets in life. Just lessons learned!"
Regina Lee Jones-Austin
"Fear has no place in your success equation. - Carla Harris "
Tiffani Moore
"Allow Change To Promote Growth!"
Denisha Spence
"Service is the rent we pay to live on this earth. - Marian Wright Edelman"
Beverly Booker Amah
"A joyful spirit is always young."
Stephanie Drummond
"Still I Rise - Despite of COVID, you have endured another challenge! #LIVELAUGHLOVE"
Angel Wade
"If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be. - Maya Angelou "
Celeste Chatman
"Don’t feel guilty for doing what is best for you. You deserve it!"
Tameka Tunsil
"A twinkle in the eye means Joy in your heart… - Proverbs 15:30 "
Cheryl Lawrence
"Remember that you are enough!"
Michelle Dutton
"We are prophets of a future not our own."
Rev. Kim Coleman
"Girlfriend, get up and try again. Those problems are small. We serve a BIG GOD! Lets GO!"
Tremika Pinckney
"You are an inspiration to many, keep being great you make it look easy."
Dianne Joynes
"I never lose. I either win, or I learn something. - Nelson Mandela"
Kim Harris
"You are God's majestic being, through Him, all things are possible."
Andria M. Jeffries
"Whatever you're not GOD IS!"
Diana Coutee
"Do you! Jameece, Do You! Sing and Shout! Celebrate all day and all night. Do not care about the fee or amount! For you have survived 50 Dynamic years, Of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Do You! Jameece, With God’s Blessings, Do you!"
Dr. Deborah Foreman Speller
"A broken vessel cannot help carry others. Put yourself first."
Ajah Haskell
"Miracles do not happen in contradiction with nature, but in contradiction with what we know about nature. - Saint Augustine "
Greta Summerville
"You never know your strength until you are stretched."
Charis Harris
"It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice!"
Rita Williams
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear. - Unknown"
Diane Harley
"Don’t just be good at what you do! Be great!"
Dani Dubose
"Always wear your invisible crown. - Unknown"
Alanna Sparrow
"Be like Jameece and think positive. She's my role model!"
Marcia Hendershot
"A woman with determination is the greatest strength you will find in the world!"
Claudia Granada
"50 is that Golden Time of day, when you can truly be free to do and say whatever you want to do and say. It’s the essence and the pursuit of doing things your way without hesitation or regret. Don’t let anyone still your shine embrace 50, Live 50, Love 50 Sis! It's Your time to shine on this Golden time of day!"
Danita Wimbush
"Strong, steady, superb and stupendous: we are Black women!"
Gladys Gary Vaughn
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Terri Sneed
"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice. - Bob Marley "
Yolanda Nashid
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough. - Beattie "
Helen Latten
"Your acts of caring and generosity will bless you threefold."
Melanie J. Carter
"Ask the Best, for the best, to receive the best. My dad, James Hogan "
Patricia Bryant
"To Thine Own Self Be True - [quote coined by William Shakespeare] "
Fawn Coleman
"Do you; Be authentically You and never dim your God given light and talent. Step out on faith, unashamed and be brilliant! "
Annette Sanks
"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. -Kobe Bryant "
Kellie Lee
"God isn't mad at you...He's mad about you!"
Dana Brown
"I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. - Psalm 139:14 "
Alpha Minneyfield
"This is life...become what you believe."
Freda Briggman
"NO ONE is supposed to Understand Your Calling. IT WASN'T a Conference Call. - Unknown"
Kelley Packwood
"Give it to God and rest in His peace!"
Pat Daniels
"You are the perfect example of graciousness and encouragement to everyone."
Vicki Morgan
"You are Enough!"
Joy Hill
"Do what brings you joy."
Kim Peart
"Stay positive; let no one steal your joy or dreams!"
Gwen Bingham
"Always Love Yourself, Be Kind to Yourself."
Ramona Roy
"GOD causes our paths to cross for his purpose."
Gloria Benton
"The best is yet to come Jameece! I’m standing on God’s word and declaring Jeremiah 29:11 for you as you embark on your 50th Birthday celebration. For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Cherice Teal
"Be genuine and kind it will always bless someone else!"
Maude Holt
"Ctrl+Alt+Del and reset, your default is magical!"
Tiffany Laws
"Speak the word of God until it breaks forth in YOU!!"
Annie Johnson
"It is not hard to inspire lives when it is a part of who you were born to be. Thank you for being inspirational in my life!"
Myra Lisa Robinson
"Your Peace is Your Barometer!"
Joanne Latimer
"A loving heart is the truest wisdom. – Charles Dickens "
Keitha Johnson
"To whom much is given, much is expected. - Luke 12:48 "
Natalie Gunn
"If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you. - Jefferson Santos "
Cynthia Butler-McIntyre
"Power of the mind and tongue...Even in your darkest hour still remember to both manifest and speak beauty, excellence, victory, and breakthrough over your life and circumstances. GOD is always right on time."
Trinette Chandler
"Through his grace and mercy, I have seen another day!"
Thea Jackson
"Never be surprised when someone treats you with respect. EXPECT IT!"
Pamela Marjorie Roberts
"You an awesome woman of God, may this new bring you more joy wealth and blessings."
Rosemond Baidu
"You only live once...buy the purse and the shoes!!"
Toshiro Stovall
"Don't tell people what you're going to do -- tell them what you've done. By Willie Marie Boddie, my maternal grandmother "
Susan Norwood
"It is only after the deepest darkness that the greatest joy can come." ~ Malcolm X
Hattie Higgins-Greene
"Roses don’t always come in a vase!"
Joanne Latimer (Jameece’s Mom)
