Karen D. Kimbrough - Innovates, Educates and Motivates

11/07/2024

Happy Blessed Birthday to me! Giving extra special thanks to God to this new year. Challenged with many things this year, thankful for the friends and family that have been there for me. Much love to all of you. 👸🏽🎉❣️

10/20/2024

Check out this new song from my SisterFriend Valerie Preston choir in LA. Just released.

09/28/2024

Story I shared on Dr. Bertice Berry’s story platform. Wanted to share with you.
Subject: Art
String Art Snoopy
Wow, this was a fun and deep dive back in the day for me. I don’t remember how old I was, but I know I was a young girl in Summer Day Camp in NYC. One of my favorite activities was the Arts and Crafts Class. The memory that came flooding back to me was about creating a String Art Snoopy from scratch. We used paper and pencil to draw up our subject as a stencil, then we were given a piece of wood with some watercolor paints to paint the background for our subject.
I was a huge fan of Charlie Brown back then. As I type, this I guess it’s because my family all gathered around to watch his specials during the holidays. The Great Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas Special. Snoopy was my favorite character of the bunch, he was so fun and cool, “Joe Cool”. This was a special time because it is reminding me of the family love we shared long ago - Food, Family and TV Specials. I grew up in a small family: Mom, Dad, Me and my Brother who is 10 years older than me. We had the one family TV in the living room where we bonded watching special shows.
Back to the Art. After the paint dried on the wood, we were given small nails and string to create the image we had drawn on the paper. Carefully, we used a small hammer to make sure we didn’t hurt ourselves and then the instructor showed us techniques on how to wrap the string around the nails to bring our image to life. When I completed my Snoopy, I was so elated. I couldn’t wait to take him home and show my parents. They let me hang him in my bedroom so I could see him every day.
After creating Snoopy I went on to create a few other projects but Snoopy was my Pride and Joy. Dr. Bertice Berry, thanks for this exercise, it makes sense why I still have warm and fuzzy feelings around Snoopy, he takes me back to when life was simple and not so complex. I wear an animated Snoopy watch right now and smile every time I check the time. I love you.

09/10/2024

Goodbye Meta AI. Please note an attorney has advised us to put this on, failure to do so may result in legal consequences. As Meta is now a public entity all members must post a similar statement. If you do not post at least once it will be assumed you are okay with them using your information and photos. I do not give Meta or anyone else permission to use any of my personal data, profile information or photos. Better safe than sorry.

08/15/2024

In Lieu of Flowers a Donation can be made in Gaynell’s name.

https://www.stroke.org

Name: Gaynell Montgomery, 62, Of Greenville
Date Of Death: Friday, August 2, 2024
Place Of Death: Memphis, TN
Arrangements: Pending with Byas Funeral Home,
Greenville

The American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes.

08/08/2024

With a very heavy heart I share the passing of my College Buddy since Freshman year Gaynell Jones. Looking for a photo I found this ancient one of us graduating and announcing our career choices. We met in the School of B at Howard University and stayed in the same dorm. She helped me declare my major of Insurance and years later after I left the industry she brought me back in as a Licensed Adjuster. We have shared many life experiences over the years. I am grateful for her presence in my life and her sharing some of her large family with me during holiday breaks. One particular memory is spending Thanksgiving with her sister Barbara and family in Memphis after my mom passed. That was always a big holiday for my mom and I needed to create new memories. I am forever thankful for that. Keeping all Loved ones lifted in prayer. 🙏🏾 Gaynell you are forever in my heart.

Info from family:

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved Gaynell Jones Montgomery on August 2, 2024. You are invited to join us on Friday, August 16th between the hours of 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM. to attend Gaynell’s Reception. It will be held at Byars Funeral Home located at 609 S. Broadway St., Greenville, MS. Her Homegoing Service and Reception will be held on Saturday, August 17th at 11:00 AM at the Washington County Convention Center located at 1040 S. Raceway Rd., Greenville, MS.

Gaynell will remain in our hearts forever.

07/28/2024

Successful and fun trip whitewater rafting today with Living Truth 365. Before the ride and after. All smiles.

07/26/2024

Come out with Living Truth 365 this Saturday for an end of summer event before the kiddos head back to school. Our kids go back the first week of August. So let’s have an amazing adventure on the water in Columbus, Ga. Reach out to Whitewater Express and let them know you are with Living Truth 365 to get the group rate of $36.95 and sign their safety waiver. We are meeting up at 10:30 and hitting the water as a group at 11:00.

07/12/2024

2 Events coming up.
1) Saturday July 20 - Truth Trekkers at Cochran Park in Chattahoochee Hills, GA starts at 8:00 am
2) Saturday July 27 - White water rafting 10:30 am at Whitewater Express 1000 Bay Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
For group rate sign up with Living Truth 365

05/16/2024

Join us for the Truth Trekkers Collaborative Hike this Saturday!

https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/directions.htm

05/09/2024

Happy Thankfuul Thursday! Enjoy Take 6 all Acapella. They still got it. Fine as wine too 😍

Take 6 stopped by AdventHealth's Symphony Center to sing "Done Here I've Done My Best."

04/16/2024

Third Saturday coming up. You know what that means The Truth Trekkers are back on the trail. I’m giving you a heads up to where we are going this weekend. Looking forward to seeing you there.