Angela "Big Ang" Raiola -------Rest Easy Divaaaaaaaaaa

Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola

June 30, 1960 - February 18, 2016

 

Diva Angela Raiola affectionately know to all of us as "Big Ang"......was loved by many..........and her spirit was beautiful.........I'm surely going to miss her beautiful spirit and raspy voice.........

 Photo Above Is Courtesy of Ms. Tinka Beautyforhair.....check her out on fb she is wonderful and very creative----she is also an excellent hair stylist----on facebook (Creative Choices by Tinka)

The last picture that I saw of her was a truly beautiful picture of her....there was a glowwwwww like no other.......

This post is all about Honor..........I will never be a part of tarnishing her name or anyone else name..........Big Ang was a reality television personality. She rose to fame after starring in the series Mob Wives. Big Ang’s uncle was a member of the notorious Genovese crime family and she has dated many Mob members and has managed several Mafia hangouts. Currently, she owns the Drunken Money bar in Staten Island, New York. Her own spin-off show Big Ang recently premiered on VH1. She also released a book entitled Bigger Is Better: Real Life Wisdom from the No-Drama Mama in September 2012. In 2015, doctors removed a lemon-sized tumor from her throat. After undergoing treatment for brain and throat cancer, doctors thought she had defeated the disease. However, it returned in Dec. 2015 and quickly advanced to stage 4. Sadly, Ang passed away on Feb. 18, 2016, surrounded by her family and friends.  She died from complications of lung and brain cancer after she contracted pneumonia, The New York Times reported, adding that she is survived by husband Neil Murphy, children Anthony D'Onofrio and Raquel D'Onofrio and six grandchildren.......Four private visitations for Big Ang will be held at a funeral home over the weekend, while the reality star will be honored Monday with a private funeral at the Basilica of Regina Pacis, a Catholic parish church in Brooklyn, E! News has learned.  She will be laid to rest at a private burial in Staten Island.

May her family find peace, love, encouragement with the help of God and He will place everyone around her family during this time to get to their next level of life......

Many Blessings and Love,

Calvin & LeVette Thomas
Mz. Kiwi's Blog

Honoring - This Precious Diva - Whitney Houston 8/9/63 - 2/11/12

Honoring - This Precious Diva - Whitney Houston 8/9/63 - 2/11/12

As this precious Angel took her seat next to our Father in Heaven...where she no longer can hurt, be in any pain, be judged by anyone....let's honor her and give her the respect that she deserves....May she continue to RIP......alongside her beautiful baby girl Bobbi Kristina.........................I still can't believe that such a beautiful divaaaaaaaaaaaa is goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee............I still see it very fitting that I add this song.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiCBOXOj9s0

I LOVE THE LORD.......this sista really put it downnnnnnnnnnnnn
May God continue to bless this family and keep them close to him...AMEN..in Jesus Name....AMEN

http://awards.music.yahoo.com/blog/209-jennifer-hudson-channels-whitney-houston-in-emotional-grammy-tribute

 
I will always remember you Whitney as the beautiful Queen that you were...thank you so much for the beautiful music....we so appreciated youuuuuuuuu






Many Blessings,


LeVette
Mz. Kiwi's Blog

Depression - It's Real---

Depression is Real--------Mental Illness--------Healing is the Goal------

For me I have personally experienced first hand depression and not thinking at the time that I could go on.  As I found myself when my mother passed in 2005 trying to be strong for everyone else I wasn't taking care of ME........so as the days were going by I was reaching out but it felt like nobody was listening to me........so one day September 2005 I found myself taking pills and trying to commit suicide........there was surely a process to it........please don't try to fix everything yourself (talking to myself).....take care of you first.......because without you there will be no others to take care of........

Postpartum is one that has been said to only apply when you give birth.  But surely that is not true at all....this was surely a roller coaster for me......I thought I was crazy at first because I didn't physically give birth to the twins.......and I had to face that I had to medically have an abortion (this is something that I don't agree with or believe in).....so I pretty much battled with this for a long time............this is a daily process but I knew that God had me and was going to make sure that I had all the people around me that was going to help me get through.......

I am very aware of many people that maybe in your life that are battling depression...please reach out to them and offer your help........

If you are currently experiencing this don't try to fix this yourself........make sure that you go to God and He will surely send all the people that you need to help you get through....I've learned that whatever you are going through you should study God's Word to get your answer...... 

* Here is a simple definition of depression: a state of feeling sad; a serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way; and a period of time in which there is little economic activity and many people do not have jobs.

There are many types of depression and here is a link to 9 types of depression: http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-pictures/different-types-of-depression.aspx

 This is how your brain looks when depressed and when you are no longer depressed.

Tell the truth and stop saying "I'm Fine".

Some people may never know what you are going through but always BELIEVE that they will understand.

Depression is so real.....some people really don't believe that they have another way out......may he continue to RIP Black Lives Matter Activist MarShawn McCarrel

https://www.yahoo.com/music/black-lives-matter-activist-marshawn-145800226.html

Here are three scriptures that will help you to your next level: (AMP)

Leviticus 14:37

He shall examine the mark, and if the mark on the walls of the house has greenish or reddish depressions and appears deeper than the surface,

Ecclesiastes 12:2

before the sun and the light, and the moon and the stars are darkened [by impaired vision], and the clouds [of depression] return after the rain [of tears];

Isaiah 60:1

[ A Glorified Zion ] “Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you.

SO WITH THAT BEING SAID DON'T EVER GIVE UP.....ALWAYS LEAN ON GOD.....EVEN WHEN YOU THINK THAT THERE IS NO WAY OUT...........JUST BELIEVE..............HE IS YOUR ANSWER..............STAY STRONG...........FOCUS ON THE PROMISE AND NOT THE PROCESS...................ALWAYS REMEMBER WE WIN.........MOVING MOUNTAINS 2016

http://www.crylaughheal.com/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/video/view-post-partum-depression-182852574.html 

http://www3.forbes.com/lifestyle/depression-isnt-always-what-you-think-the-subtle-signs/?utm_campaign=Depression-Subtle-Signs&utm_source=yahoo-gemini&utm_medium=Referral

BE HEALED AND STAY BLESSED

LEVETTE
MZ. KIWI'S BLOG
PRESIDENT/OWNER 

CLOSE TO EVERYONE'S HOME------WHOSE LIFE WILL FINALLY MATTER TO US????????

CLOSE TO EVERYONE'S HOME-----WHOSE LIFE WILL FINALLY MATTER TO US???????

 

As we all are trying to wrap our minds around this horrific murder.......we are certainly at a loss for words.  When does it become okay to kill someone over $600 monthly child support.  That one split decision that he made has affected his entire family and the family of NeShante Davis and Baby Chloe........they had their entire lives ahead of them......

 

You wouldn't think that on your way to taking your baby to daycare and you heading to work that the one person that is supposed to protect his child would be the one to take their life.

We have to do better as human beings.....this was a very senseless murder that didn't have to happen.....This was a coward act.  I pray that we can all come together as a community and give a helping hand to all that are in need.....when you see someone that has some type of Mental Illness reach out to them and help in anyway that you can.....

Also, domestic violence is very real......he took this to a level that was far beyond imagination......

How do we all begin to recover and go on with our daily lives as we are trying to not understand how something like this could happen and so horrific........we can reach out to one another to encourage, love, comfort and stand in the gap......we must all pray for one another as I know her family will surely need this and also prayers for his family and other children......

 

This scripture really spoke to me and gave me some sense of peace.....I pray that this will help you as well:

Psalm 31:9 - Be gracious and compassionate to me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; My eye is clouded and weakened by grief, my soul and my body also.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Investigate-Homicide-in-Fort-Washington-367335681.html

LET'S ALL LEARN THAT EVERY HUMAN BEINGS LIFE MATTERS------

Blessings and Love,
Calvin & LeVette Thomas
Mz. Kiwi's Blog