STRUT! May 2014 | Page 15

Corrine CoCo Melvin Ever since I can remember, as far back as kindergarten, I knew I was destined to be a great creation. I knew I was destined to make a major impact in the lives of others by using the gifts which God had given me at birth. God knew I would face many trials and tribulations in life, so he said, "Let me equip this one with many creative skills & talents!" And, thank God he did just that! God taught me how to create the best life ever using what he gave me. So, through the devastations in my life of a failed marriage, difficult pregnancies, a near death experience, and now being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, I could've given up hope! But No! Giving up hope is not an option! God gave me three words that changed my life forever! Those powerful three words which I live by and wrote a book about in 2007 are: Realize. Release. Recover. I had to realize that I could do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I had to release the story for what the cause of my pain, fear and uncertainties were that held me hostage. And then, I had to learn to recover and discover all that God had in store for me! Praise God! I am all that I am because of him! Corrine CoCo Melvin Creativologist and Transformation Consultant www.Melvinsmiles.com