The Southern Pearl Newsletter, Volume 3, January, 2023

Presidential Reflections
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you,
I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2023! I hope you all have had an opportunity to spend time with your
families, but more importantly, I hope you found time to renew and replenish your
mind, body, and spirit. Those things are essential to happiness, ultimately allowing us
to move forward. As we move forward, we must remember that we have much to be
grateful for and live our lives to the fullest every day!
As we embark on the second half of our programmatic year, let's reflect on why we
are here. Why are we members of Top Ladies of Distinction? Because of Alexis, Sanai,
Jahori, Antuan, Kyesi, Camron, Makayla, Kyla, Avery, and Amerie, naming just a few of
our Top Teens. The Perrine community, Richmond Heights seniors, Homestead
women, and our partners within Miami-Dade County. We chartered this chapter to
improve the lives, livelihood, and lifestyles of the residents of southern Miami-Dade
County. Let us remember our WHY.
The New Year is a time to re-evaluate, clean your slate and establish resolutions. Let it
also be a time to REDEDICATE OURSELVES TO THE SOUTHERN PEARLS MIAMI-DADE
CHAPTER OF TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION, INC. As the pandemic may have shifted our
focus, let us return to service, sisterhood, family, and community. Be not dismayed,
for we are our sister's keepers. We will lift you and be the wall to support you, so
don't give up on us.
In the words of Gladys Knight -- keep smiling, keep shining, knowing you can always
count on your pearl sisters and me. For sure! In closing, I pray that your spirit is filled
with love, your mind with creativity, and your hands ready to serve the South Dade
communities with excellence. WE ARE THE SOUTHERN PEARLS OF MIAMI-DADE! Let's
do this!
Sisterly blessings,
Lady Regina