Martin Family

11/05/2024

Lord please grant us your loving grace and mercy as we try to deal with the things we cannot control in this life.

09/18/2022

As we all get older some people are complaining that life has not been fair to them. I on the other hand, thank God for allowing me and my siblings to see another day. Life is becoming more challenging by the day for all of us. The high inflation cost, the pandemic that won't go away and etc. For the Martin's, everything in our lives have not been as rosy as others, but we as a family are still close. I'm very happy to report that, our overall health is not the best, but we are still checking on each other. This is the way our mother raised us up to be like. We have had our disagreements like in other families have gone through. However, thanks to our God-fearing mother, who said we are each other's keepers, we plan to continue using that practice. I hope that you are doing the same in your family relationships. I have learned from my many years of growing older that your family is the only people who will cover your back in an emergency.

04/11/2022

In these challenging times, where inflation is on the rise, some people have not returned back to work, some companies are refusing to give their employees wage increases and etc. In this situation, it is imperative that you and your FAMILY stay in touch. The definition of FAMILY is more important than it has been in the past. So, kindly reach out and touch somebody as you never know how it may help bring enjoyment into their lives. My mother, MOTHER MARTIN, taught all of her 13 children that this is the best way to live our lives.

02/27/2022

As you grow older in life, if you have family members who grow older as well, you will have to encounter a period when you may lose a loved one. When this occurs, you can't do anything about it but grieve. If I told you that you will get over it, I'm lying. We have recently loss a dear uncle of ours and it hurts. I'm glad that I took the time to tell him how much I loved him many times, and he told me he loved us as well. The lesson that I learned is that you can never tell someone you love them enough. So, if you have cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, and etc. showing them love as many ways as you can, please do so. When you show some love to someone, they will feel it. However, if you choose to show love only when it is convent to you, the people on the other side will feel that as well. Be for real in showing your feelings and do your best, because I'm rooting for you.

02/11/2022

With sadness in my heart, we just lost our last uncle from my mother's side, Paul Ervin and it hurts terribly. As I have grown older, I now realize more than ever how important it is to be close to your family. The old saying is that you can't pick your family as we all know the truth in that process. However, love for your family should never waver as you will feel the pain when they are no longer here. I loved spending time with my uncle as he was fantastic to me and my brothers and sisters. As you know by now, it was 13 of us in the Martin household and we needed financial help on many days. This uncle came through for us when so many others just walked away. As I grew up, I tried my best to do the same by giving as much as I could to the family members who was less fortunate than I. Hence, God has been good to me and my family. I believe it is because of me showing love like my uncle Paul whenever you can to the people you love, you can sleep at night. Meanwhile, kindly pray for me and the Martin's as we get through this difficult time of grief.

12/29/2021

By the way, we will be updating the pictures on this page after I get the approval from our oldest memeber of the MARTIN family.

12/29/2021

As the new year approaches, 2022, I hope that each of you make a commitment to do something special for a loved one of yours. I have already warned you from previous articles not to take these irreplaceable individuals for granted as that would be major mistake. In my life, I have not long along lost my youngest brother and that hurt like hell. No one expects life's journey to send us this twist and turns but that is how life is. No one has all the right answers. However, what you can do about it is show some love whenever you can, because when you show real love, the other person on the other side will feel it. This is my wisdom tip for all of you who elect to read this post. Happy New Years !!!!!

12/01/2021

As the thanksgiving holidays wind down, I hope that each of you who are reading this post have had a spectacular time enjoying your holiday dinner. In reading the news clips noted on TV and also online, there are so many people still without food in this country and that is ashamed. There are also plenty of families that are unable to get together this year due to the pandemic still thriving, As I was eating my food at the table this year, I reminded my children and grandchildren that we are blessed to have food while so many others are starving. Plus, no matter how old we get, we should never forget to thank God for our good blessings. I believe that if we thank God as we live our daily lives, hopefully he would shower us with his grace and mercy. My grandmother and mother told my brothers and sisters that we must think of others during these holidays and should do for others whatever we can. If we can successfully follow this teaching in our lives, our family lives will be richer and more rewarding. I believe that your parents have told many of you the same, if you choose to share kindness you will never be broke or hungry.

10/26/2021

Over the weekend, unfortunately we lost a member of our family Henry Lewis Martin 11. Whenever a lost occurs, it brings must pain and sorrow to the family so if you are reading this note, kindly send us your prayers. During the time of grief, I have found that well wishes and love goes a long way in helping any one to deal with this difficult part of life. Thank God our mother told us some time ago that this situation will eventually cross our path. And when it does, it is imperative that we have a relationship with God. In having this relationship with God, when this unavoidable part of life crosses your door it helps to soothe the pain. At the end of the day, it still hurts and will be painful, but the sorrow will become a little more tolerable as God's love will see you through this process. To Martin family members every where, my prayer is that GOD will help us get through this difficult emotional period. Additionally, the immediate family members will be encouraged that when God takes a member of our family it is best even though we don't understand his purpose. I believe that God's love will pull us all through this together but it will take some time. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes.

10/01/2021

The books and records of event planning show that there has been significant slow down in families hosting family reunions. Some of the professionals believe that this important tradition, especially in the black community, is primarily because of the pandemic. I believe there is some truth to that but don't let love and kindness of your family be put on the back burner. We must learn how to introduce a new form of communicating to each other so that our family tides do not fall apart. Using the zoom platform process is what we have been using and although it isn't the same as having the physical touch, it is better than nothing. These crazy times that we are going through will not go away any time soon. So, don't let that stop any of you from doing your part of reaching out to your family members , as for the older family members, they need contact more than you realize. Much love to all family members.

09/27/2021

I have just had my booster shot and I feel so relieved that this is over. There are just too many people acting like they are doctors and are giving out advice on what you should do concerning the vaccine shots. I recall our mother telling us that when the outcome of anything is uncertain we are to pray and ask God for guidance and move ahead. Everything else is somebody telling you their opinion and that is often a 50/50 chance of success. If God is driving your car I believe that you will get to your destination.

07/07/2021

02/22/2021

As we go through this pandemic, I hope and pray that all Martin's every where are covered with God's mercy and grace. My mother, who had 13 children, has been gone for some time now, but her teaching of being kind and fair to others still works.

Additionally family togetherness will always work as long as each member do their part. Don't be the one who dropped the ball. During this "stay home " mandatory living lifestyle this is when family unity is being tested the most. I hope that each of you step up to the plate and come through for each other.

01/17/2021

As we go into another year, in speaking for the Martin Family in New York, thank you Lord for allowing the Martin family all over the world to cross over into 2021. Last year 2020, was a very rough year for many of us and we had to endure some very challenging issues. But like our grandparents and our parents did, they prayed that God would watch over us and I'm praying that God does it again. I hope that the Martin's all over the world, give a thanks to God.

12/03/2020

In this period where so many families are on long lines waiting to get food for, it's ashamed that a country as rich as we are, this is happening. In my early years I remember being on these long lines waiting to receive my portion of the government food,( cheese, powder milk, beans, can meat, and etc.) Yes, we were going through a rough poverty spell at that time. It was very tough but thanks to God our family was able to survive. Our secret weapon was prayer and our mother, who showed love to us every day. She also found time to do the same to my many friends no matter how bad things got. Well, my mother has been gone for some time now, but that type of unrelenting love is now needed by all of us. So don't let this pandemic take away your spirit and love to help out whenever you can. I know that we can do it because we have done it before. My mother told us that we are all in this together, so do your part. Much love each of you for doing what's on your heart.

11/10/2020

On November 7, 2020 the country received good news that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be moving into the White House. So if you want to dance by doing black version of the electric slide, the hustle, the old TWO - STEP, the twist and turn, and whatever you enjoy doing, it's okay with me. I see that the whole country is dancing on the fact that we are all going into a different direction. The beautiful sight of seeing all these people from all nationalities celebrating in the streets elevate my belief in what we can do together when we try.

And yes they got my VOTE, as I was proud to stand in that long line like so many others did so that our vote would be counted. Now, as we start to move forward, we were able to accomplish this goal by electing to take an active role by staying active in our communities political affairs, being active in our churches, being active in our family relationships and etc. I'm hoping that we take this energy and positive movement and use it to pave the way for a better country not just for me, but for all of our families.

08/21/2020

Last night, august 23, 2020 I experienced a wonderful process of seeing the country starting to come together. This was when I watched on TV how several speakers from the DNC, President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris, the first black women to be selected to run for Vice President talk about the new direction that the country must go into. As a black man growing up from the 1960's, their eloquent words of hope has inspired me to believe things are going to get better.

Everyone knows that a large percent of us are in trouble on so many fronts. Our jobs are in jeopardy, our health coverage is running out, our emergency funds have dried up and etc. Plus, we are all fighting against each other, rather than fighting with each other. It was refreshing and excited to hear that each one of them spoke with high level of dignity and also with such class that we are in this together. It reminds me of my mother years ago telling us 13 brothers and sisters, that in order to succeed, we have to do things together.

The fairy tales of long ranger and his side kick Toe-toe solving all the issue was just a fancy TV show. Collectively, everyone is going to be required to help not just themselves, but the people around them. If we ever had to get together arm versus arm, this is the time. I hope that each of you that are reading this note take a look at ourselves and make a commitment to find the time to get together with your family to do something for each other. If you choose to do so, I believe that you will never regret that you did.

07/11/2020

The MARTIN family is hosting monthly zoom meetings to introduce the family members to each other. We are discovering there are lots of MARTIN's who have yet to meet each other. It is through this forum we are being reconnected as one large family. And as one of the older MARTIN's, I, Al Martin would like to say hello come and join in as we would love to meet each of you. My mother Maude Martin, raised 13 children and taught us that when God is in the mix everything is going to work out fine. As we go through this virus situation, stay safe and keep those prayers coming for us and we will do the same for you.