Current Update
I have been in what my Doctor is calling Lupus Remission since
​January 28th, 2019. 
If you know me and follow my social media outlets and blogs, I call it miraculously healed by the grace of God. So, what do you do when you are graciously given a second chance at life? You live my Brothers and Sisters. You live. To God, be all the glory.
                                  Who Is Teresa White
​Well, first and foremost I am a Child of God, I am a Christian, I am a Wife, I am a Mother to three incredible Children, I am a loyal, loving Friend, and I am a dedicated, passionate business Woman. ​                                 
​                                  Brief Personal Facts
  • ​I was born, raised and still reside in cozy Georgia. 
  • In 1989 I graduated from Forest Park Senior High School.
  • In 1990 I married Chris, my high school sweetheart.
  • We were blessed to have three amazing children - our oldest son Brandon, our middle daughter Ashlyn and our youngest son Trenton.
  • I grew up in Forest Park, moved to McDonough in 1990 . moved to Newnan in 2002 and currently we are loving life nestled quietly in the Appalachian foothills in RInggold since March 2017. 
  • In 2014 I, unfortunately, was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE), along with two overlapping diseases: Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. What a horrendous medical nightmare that manifested.
  • What is Lupus:  Lupus is a widespread and chronic autoimmune disease that, for unknown reasons, causes the immune system to attack the body’s own connective tissues and organs.
  • In short terms:  My immune system is basically trying to kill me. If you would like more of a medical answer, please click the link:  www.lupus.org
  • I have also shared a brief backstory of my Lupus medical journey. Click: Teresa White's Lupus Story to view. 
         ​                                     A Little Business Info 
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  • I have always thrived well in an entrepreneur type position through life and gravitated toward those types of careers.
  • I love the flexibility of controlling my own schedule and I want the opportunity to be able to showcase my goofy side in whatever I am doing. (haha, it's true - laugh more!)
  • I received my Georgia Real Estate license in 2006 and worked with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners until February 2019.
  • February 2019 to present - I am currently at Bush Real Estate.
  • After formulating some natural body products that tremendously helped me through the medical chaos - I started Sweet South Organics LLC in June 2015. 
  • I have always been an extremely private person about my health issues, but once I started Sweet South Organics I felt empowered to share more of my story. I had the hopes if I could help just one person - I had no idea what God had in mind. I love getting messages of how I have helped people by sharing my struggles.  If I can give someone hope and encouragement during a dark time in their life, that is what it truly is all about. It has made the pain a little less bearable at times to know I can still make a difference in someone’s life.  We are called to love humanity.
  • Due to the leading of a full time ministry (Teresa's Truth Time and The Prayer Closet) as well as maintaining my Sweet South Organics business I am inactive in real estate. I do referral business only with all my amazing past clients. 

                                                    A Little Personal Info
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  • I have always been a very simple, easy-going person. I basically love anything outdoors whenever possible. My love for gardening and landscaping started in my early twenties. I love the sense of accomplishment to dig, plant, nurture, water and watch it thrive/grow; it is a very rewarding feeling in my opinion. 
  • I love to go hiking, fishing, swimming, jogging, skating, bike riding and as silly as this may sound I love to laugh.  I thank God for my sense of humor; God knows it has gotten me through some rough times.  
  • In 2014 not only could I no longer physically do all the things I enjoyed and was bedridden, but also a severe sun allergy developed as well, I could not be outside more than 5- 10 minutes without it triggering a flare-up, rash/hives and just all over sick feeling.  It becomes a life-changing adjustment that you learn to work around as best you can. 
Current Update
I have been in what my Doctor is calling Lupus Remission since ​January 28th, 2019. 
If you know me and follow my social media outlets and blogs, I call it miraculously healed by the grace of God.
​So, what do you do when you are graciously given a second chance at life?
You live my Brothers and Sisters. You live.
​To God, be all the glory.
                                                                                                 There is Hope - Stay Positive
  • Soon after my diagnosis I quickly realized I had two options - one to give up and into this cruel nightmare or two to educate myself about this disease, fight it with everything I have and to live my life to the fullest each and every day.  I chose option #2.  It has been the toughest battle of my entire life. You can’t imagine the challenges and struggles this disease can bring unless you have personally experienced it and I would not wish this nightmare on anyone. No one "gets it" unless they get it.  If it wasn't for my personal relationship with Jesus Christ I would have given up already. Period. 
  • My words of encouragement to a sufferer:  Hang in there, seek God like you never have before in your life, find a good support system, do research of anything (herbal/natural) that can possibly alleviate some of the symptoms, journal where you go, what you do and what you eat to figure out your possible obvious triggers (I know it can sometimes just be because the sky is blue that is why! haha) and never give up or lose hope. Yes, your life is drastically altered, but it is not over. Please don't believe that lie - you still have a purpose and are here for a reason. I promise. You are loved. 
  • My words of encouragement to a loved one - family member - or friend: Be there! Sounds simple, but just be there for them.  A text, a call, an email, anything to let them know that you care and love them means more than you will ever know.  They are still the same person you love, just with new limitations and trust me no one is more frustrated at it than the person going through it is. Be kind and patient you never know when your battle is coming; no one is exempt from an illness or disease. 

I am going to keep praising God, living my life to the fullest, and having fun with my family and friends as long there is still
​breath in my lungs. I would encourage you to please do the same my friend.
Peace and Grace,
Teresa White
Isaiah 40:31
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