The AbroadNurse

06/18/2026

These Veekee James beautiful baby pictures took me back to memory lane when we did our own shoot.

The kids and I looked through their own photos together yesterday.

The best time to have this shoot is when they are less than 6 weeks old, preferably less than 4 weeks.

At that age, it is very easy to have them maintain whatever posture they are placed in because their bodies fold easily.

The lady I used during my time was in high demand so you had to secure your spot while still pregnant, closer to delivery.

It is quite pricey and not necessary but if you can comfortably afford it, why not?

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06/18/2026

If you take medications and you have toddlers at home, kindly ensure they are in tamper proof containers and stored safely in a cabinet and at a level beyond their reach.

Learn this habit while they are still learning to crawl.

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06/18/2026

Finally!!! Something to take me to South side Chicago very soon; The Obama Presidential Center.

History is about to be made.

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06/18/2026

Has your child ever mailed a letter to you while you were inside the house?

Well I get mails every now and then.

I got this few minutes ago. It was dropped off on the floor by my son as I exercised with my trainer.

Our address is written on the other side with the symbol of an envelope. He even drew a stamp🤣.

I opened it after the exercise session and this is what I read.

I am sure his sisters put him to do this.

They must believe he has my 'mumu' button, forgetting their mother operates on principles.

His requests just happen to coincide with when I already made a decision to grant it.

It's barely 11am. We cannot start the day eating sugar.

They ate the rice yesterday 🤣.

Edit: so his sisters are innocent. I left the mail on the floor, pretending I didn't see it. He picked it up, following me until I asked him to read it out.

His sisters on hearing what he wrote, shouted that the rice is still remaining in the fridge and he only ate one spoon yesterday while they ate the bulk of it.

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06/17/2026

A year ago, on April 2nd 2025, two families lost their sons.
One died and the other had his life changed for ever.

Two boys met at a high school track meet. One person walked to the tent and was asked to leave by the other person. He refused to leave the tent.

He had a right to decline.

The back and forth continued and led to the other student stabbing him in the chest which led to loss of life.

The one who walked to the tent and was asked to leave was Antony Karmelo, a black student. The one who approached him, insisting he leaves the tent was Austin Metcall ( a white student). They were both 17yrs old at the time.

The trial was carried out and this month Anthony was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35years in prison. He is now 19yrs old.

This case is a hot topic for parents to engage with their kids on how to apply wisdom in every situation.

Pause and think.
Pause and breathe.

Metcalf ( a twin) had no right to ask Anthony to leave but he did. Not once, according to witness reports.

Anthony had time to apply wisdom in that emotionally charged atmosphere.

It is not every time we prove our right. Sometimes you may need to step away from the current situation and then prove your right a different way, another day.

In the heat of the moment, he chose to dip his hands in his backpack, brought out a knife and stabbed the other guy.

My son is 7yrs olf but we have these conversations every time.

I tell him when to defend his life with every thing he has in him and when to walk away.

Never allow a bully bully you to the point where you lose your rights, privileges, freedom or life.

Back in New York city, if you endanger my life with your driving, I chase after you and give you a piece of my mind.

Here in Texas, I ignore you and keep moving.

Why? Wisdom is profitable to direct.

Read the room.

Anthony was a high school football captain and his family moved from Louisiana to Frisco,Texas in 2021.

I hear they have since moved back to Louisiana following the incident .

Such a sad situation for two families.

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06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The HEART and skillset of Nurses is NEEDED in almost any field.
I just finished reading comments from nurses who became attorneys after more than 30years practicing nursing and boy oh boy

06/16/2026

I have been in Texas for 3 years now ( after living in New York City for almost 17yrs) and I still cannot get used to seeing a house with 4 - 8cars parked.. No yhe cars don't belong to different families like we have we Nja. It is just parents and kids.

In suburbs and some rural areas, you NEED a car to move around. Some households have teenagers who already drive. Then the parents have a regular car for normal drives, a specific car for certain outings and a open back truck( Tundra, Fx, GMC etc) for moving stuff.

Texas is a state where lots of equipments and furnitures are being moved due to house moves, gardening, construction etc.

Car ownership here isn't luxury o.

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06/16/2026

Souvenir na water

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