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Last week Wednesday (27th November 2019) my heart was broken and I still feel the pain just as new and each day hasn’t been the same since. Everyday I think of you my darling Baby Jo. When thoughts of you cross my mind, I feel a sharp piercing in my heart and I feel cold. I am 6 days late on my Monthly Theme because I haven’t been able to gather the courage to accept that you are gone and I am dedicating this month of December to you. Before I started typing this, I thought I would have a lot to say and here I am, once again lost for words. Joanne Ata-Bedu @VogueAfrik I miss you. You loved me and proved it over and over again. We didn’t always agree on certain things but I always knew it came from a good place. You cared about me and were protective of me. In September 2017 you said to me “Debbie, you are always supporting people with Breast Cancer, HIV, Mental Health and all that but you don’t do anything for Sickle Cell. I am your sister and you don’t do anything to support Sickle Cell.” (Still hearing that voice in my ear that day on the phone) I responded “Oh Baby Jo, you are right. Don’t worry. You have my support with Sickle Cell and let me know what you want me to do. On 25th September 2017 (2 years ago) I created the Social Media Page for @SCDAwareness_Ghana #SCDAwarenessGhana to educate on #SickleCellDisease (SCD) and focus on the need for treatment and support in #Ghana . I have been consistent since and I started this because of you! I promised you I would support you and glad you saw me start working on my promise. I will do my best Jo. I will. You were more than a sister to me. I love you. I always will. #RIPJoAnne . #HappyNewMonth #JoAnne #December #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes #JoDecember (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vV3eJHlQZ/?igshid=12tjsnp8th3ck

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EVA NOVEMBER The name Evangeline is a greek female name meaning: Good news, bringer of good news. Will keep this caption short and straight to the point. It is my prayer that this new month of November brings nothing but good news. AMEN. #HappyNewMonth #Eva #Evangeline #November #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes || #EvaNovember (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VP3T5nNG7/?igshid=rwqtla35yn83

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Its October!!!!! And you guys know how I feel about this month. I LOVE IT!!! 🍂❣ Girl name for this month is Roberta! Roberta is the female form of the masculine name Robert that is Germanic in origin and means, "BRIGHT AND SHINING WITH FAME.” 🌟 My brothers were both born in October, one of the reasons why I get so excited about this month. My younger brother is Robert, named by our Scottish father after Robert the Bruce, a National Hero and King of Scotland after the Scottish Wars of Independence. I chose Roberta for obvious reasons. For its meaning 😉 and for who it represents. A hero! #HappyNewMonth #Roberta #October #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes || #RobertaOctober (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3FBjuBHTij/?igshid=15j26g1aee0st

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ZURI SEPTEMBER Zuri is the #Swahili name for “beautiful” and other definitions are good, nice, pretty, lovely, cute and attractive. Keeping it simple, I love this name for all that it means 💙 #HappyNewMonth #Zuri #September #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes || #ZuriSeptember (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14hBfjHjYU/?igshid=c4kcrs64zvwi

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Besides it being this month, the name August in itself signifies reverence, or holding someone in high regard.  August is an adjective which means respected and impressive.  My mother was born on 1stAugust Jso its no doubt that this month is one of those that I look forward to the most and it stands for “well thought of”.  Typically, August is a more common baby name for boys than for girls.  In 2016, there were 222 female Augusts versus the 2,076 male Augusts born in the same year. August hit its peak popularity as a baby name in 2016, according to the American Social Security Administration. The 2019 Think Mahogany theme is to have 12 female names that steal my heart from various parts of the world, one for each month starting with #Jumeirah for January, then #Ruth, #Grace, #Mawulom, #Zoe, #Olivia, #Heather and now #Debra ! I bet you didn’t see my name coming.  Debra is a variant spelling of the name Deborah. According to the Holy Bible, a heroine, a prophetess and judge who led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites.  She summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.  In Hebrew, the name means Bee. Bees in Judaism and Christianity symbolise the hopes for a happy and healthy new year. In Christianity, the bee has historically been seen as a symbol of Jesus Christ's attributes. The honey reflecting his sweet and gentle character, whilst the sting pertaining to justice and the cross. The bee symbolizes community, brightness and personal power. Bees are also a symbol of wealth, good luck and prosperity since Ancient times. Charms in the shape of a honey bee are said to be good luck for attracting wealth. The same goes for coins with a honey bee symbol. Next time you see a Debra, smile. #HappyNewMonth #Debra #August #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes || #DebraAugust (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oF8henJvS/?igshid=1qhxwbevo5tqn

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HEATHER JULY When God had created the world, He looked at the bare hillsides and decided that a plant was needed to beautify the slopes. He asked the giant Oak, strongest of all trees, but he declined saying that the soil was too shallow for him to take root and flourish. God then approached the yellow-flowered Honeysuckle to see if she would spread her beauty and fragrance throughout the hills. She too refused because there was nothing in the inhospitable terrain against which she could grow. The Rose, sweetest of all the flowers, was God’s next choice. However she explained that she would not be able to survive the hillside’s bitter winds and driving rain. Disappointed, God turned away and chanced upon a small low lying green shrub with tiny petals; some purple, some white. It was HEATHER! God asked the Heather, “Will you grow upon the hillsides to make them more beautiful?” The Heather reflected on the poor soil and harsh climate and was not sure whether she could do the job, but to God’s delight, replied that if He wanted her to try, she would do her best. God was so pleased with the Heather that He decided to bestow three gifts on her. The strength of the Oak – the bark of the Heather is stronger than that of any other tree or shrub. The fragrance of the Honeysuckle – the Heather’s gentle fragrance is used to perfume soaps, potpourris, and cosmetics. The sweetness of the Rose – the sweetness of the Heather makes her one of the bee’s favourite flowers. And to this day Heather is renowned for these three God-given gifts as she fulfills her God-given task. I found the perfect name for the doom days of summer, which has come to its end. Heather! Which means selfless and caring, survives, thrives even in difficult circumstances and it originates from Scotland. Heather can represent admiration, beauty and good luck, and it can also be associated with solitude and protection. . #HappyNewMonth #Heather #July #ThinkMahogany #2019MonthlyThemes #ThinkMahoganyMonthlyThemes || #HeatherJuly (at Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZCFwAHUaF/?igshid=1an0nqjui63b