FRIENDSHIP THE PERFECT KINSHIP

I've been thinking about my friend Helen lately. She passed away about two years ago.

She was like a mother to me. Such a loving woman she was. I learned about caring from her because she cared about people. I didn't want her to leave this earth when her time came for her to go. She suffered alot her last days. I really prayed for peace and God gave it to her by taking her away. Friends are such a wonderful gift in this world. My friends have been like my family to me all my life. You know friendship is the perfect kinship. Friend I will remember you think of you and I will pray for you and when another day is though I'll still be friends with you.

I love Helen and miss you deeply.

SHOW TIME AGAIN

I did it again! It was awesome, wonderful, amazing and everything I wanted it to be. The lights, the stage, the people, the laughter, and the tears all in one night, one moment my moment in time. All the flyers I handed out, the emails, phone calls and prayers for a successful show and it happen I did it. I loved it and had so much fun doing it. I saw myself in a new light. I regained the power that I had lost so many years ago. I was in charge of my destiny. I lived my dream.

It was great going up to people I didn't know and sharing we them the play what was really cool was seeing those people at the show. I got so much pleasure and thanking them for taking time out of the busy schedule to come and support me. My heart was filled with ioy and love.

I was so happy to see friends I hadn't seen in a very long time. Kate was there and the Kardinskys were there (my clown friends). I was thrilled that Sharon, Keith and Graves came to see me on stage. I had the opportunity to thank them for their years of support to me. Diane and Saul came back too. What a wonderful time.

Those who helped me really made it a night to remember. Laurecia, Felicia, Valencia, Nicole, Erica, Love, Shawn, Kirk and Tiffany were just fabulous. They worked very hard and everything went so smoothly. I was blessed.

I was given a gift and I am so happy that I took that gift and shared it with others. I felt so blessed that they were touched by my story. So many people told me I told their story and many wants me to do it again.

I am a creative, funny, rich, wise woman supporting and reacing others though humor. Yes, I am.

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THE MAKINGS OF MY SHOW scene one

In the plays I read as a child their were always a narrator who will tell the story. Narrator begins: Long, long ago their lived a middle aged woman that lived in a two family flat that she shared with a very good friend. They had shared this placed for many years. Over the years their friendship began to fade away. They didn't laugh and talk like they use too. They didn't share their thoughts about life and things about life like that had done over the years. They were just two people sharing a place. Kim began to feel it was time to move on and shared this with her best friend. This bought up words between the two that was never said before to each other. Those words were very hurtful words. Words that bought tears to her eyes. Kim didn't know what to deal with those words and decided that having friends wasn't a good thing because you never know what will happen and decided she would not make any more friends. Kim moved into an apartment all by herself. Kim felt it was better to live a life alone never to be friend anyone else again.

Kim: I am tired of being hurt. Tired of trusting people this is it. I will never ever have a friend ever again.

Narrator: Kim worked hard at making her statement to herself come true. The only thing she did was go to work and come home and watch television. She had friends that she had in her life for years and decided that this was all she needed. She would come home from work and many days she would cry. She thought about her life and how things just never seemed to work for her . She felt she was a failure. Kim began to build a very large wall around herself. Not letting anyone inside.

THE MAKINGS OF MY SHOW

As a little girl I enjoyed reading plays in the text books in school. I would take the book home and read all the plays in the book. I just loved learning all the lines playing everybody, I was the queen, king, joker, the princess. It was so much fun. The dream started way back then. In school my teacher, Mrs. Pears, would have the class taking turn performing on stage. I would practice what I would do each week after watching Red Skelton on television. The stage was where I felt so comfortable. It didn't matter what anyone thought I was happy on the stage.

Let's fast forward to June 20, 2009, my show the Bag Lady. I performed the show of my dreams a show that lived inside of me for months. It would not go away it ate at me, the words danced over and over in my head. The scene rushed though my mind like a rushing wind. I wanted to run from it but it only ate deep within my soul. Something inside me said that I would not be happy untill I wrote and performed the show. I had to stop fighting and I let it go and began to write the show that dwelled within me.

My writing coach asked me to write in my block that jounrey of my dream on my blog. Again I wrestle with that assignment just as I wrestled with writing the show. I decided not to fight it and just go with it. For a while I will write how my show began and my experienced with what was given to me from God here on this blog. Those who read my blog I can only hope that you enjoy my story. I found my experience of developing my show as a great, wonderful and exciting journey. Let me know what you think.

AGE NO PROBLEM

Love serving love, I played tennis today with several older women. When I say older I mean older the oldest person may have been in her eighties. I love the game of tennis never learned how to play the game because I didn't have enough self-confidants in myself. I tried encourging my son and granddaughter to play the game trying to fulfill my dream though them. Now I'm out on the court as much as possible and it was indeed a joy playing with those women. They were patience with me and with each other. I saw the true game on the court of love serving love while playing with each them. I just love this game.

I'M BACK

Back by popular demand I'm coming back. The show "Bag Lady" is returning to the stage on October 16 and 17 at the International Center in Detroit. The location is across from the DIA. The tickets are $15.00 in advance and $18.00 at the door. Five or more tickets are $13.oo a ticket. Parking is availabe if you arrive early and parking at the Science center one block away for a fee.

The story of one woman's journey though the bags she carried. You will laugh, cry and rejoice an inspirational play you must see.

KIM KELSEY YOU'RE WANTED IN THE OFFICE

At sixteen I attended Vista Maria school for Girls. I was an alright student worked very hard to get passing grades. There were a many of days when I would get called into the office to see Sister Mary Beth. This office that's on the page now. Everytime I would open that door my stomach would be jumping me thinking Oh God I'm in big trouble now.

Once I was called in to see Sister Mary Beth and I was told to have a sit as usual and wait. I sat there with my hands sweating and my heart just pumping and wondering again what had I done. I get in her office and she waves her hand to the chair that sat beside her desk for me to have a sit. I was shaking inside I could hear my heart just beating as if its in Africa. "Kim " she says to me looking down at a folder with my name on the tab. "I''ve been looking over your grades and credits. It looks as if this is your last year in high school." I sat there my eyes nearly jumped out of the sockets. I couldn't say anything I just shook my head back and forth then finally I said "no way."

Everytime I look up from my desk I think about that day. Not just that day but many of days I worked in that small office and looked though that window at the woman that sat on the other say of that window (Mrs. House ) and I have to smile. I think of Sister Mary Beth and smile too. I'm back, she must be smiling in Heaven thinking "No Way."

TODAY

I took a moment and looked up at the sky its such a wonderful day today. I often compliant about my life and forget to stop and smell the roses. I forget to look at the sky and its beauty or just be thankful for being a live. I'm grateful for today and what it brings for me. The sky helped me remember that I am doing fine. In church today he spoke of the divine order its in between the making of our purpose that God allows us to be in the little moments while He's taking care of the big moment. I see it in the sky the beauty of this moment today.

NEW FRIENDS AND OLD STORIES

On the 4th of July Debbie and I went to Greenfield Village my favorite place to visit. I usually go on my own and just enjoy the sites. I had a wonderful time visiting the village and getting to know Debbie. I also had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite home town actors Tony. I had seen him in so many plays around Detroit. We were both so happy to see how much our country has changed over the centuries. I think my tee shirt says it all. Happy 4th and God bless America.

AWESOME

I was living my dream. I smiled, cried, laughed, sang, danced, and rejoiced I moved forward in my life and embraced the moment. Thank you all for supporting me and sharing in my dream. Look for me in the near future.

My Dream Came True

I walked on stage with confident and joy. I was in my own world. The stage felt as if it was lifted right from the floor. The lights fell upon my face the colors seemed to all blend together, the music filled my heart. I was at home, I was at home.
I've been wanting to write and put pictures on my blog from last Saturday's show because of problems with my computer I was unable to. The pictures will come. I wanted to say that my experience on that stage was absolutely exhilarating. I was in my dream. I experienced a joy that haven't been felt in many years. I saw myself in full control I was happy. I am grateful for the experience I will hold on to the joy.
My heart was filled with happiness when people came and shared their thoughts of the show. Words that I had never heard said to me. They were all enlighted and was touched and inspired. I was restored. I was moved.
To all of you that took the time to come and share my moment I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My life was changed and I am grateful that you wanted to be apart of my dream. I thank you.
Will I do it again? I shall yes, I shall. I found my home.

I am a creative, funny, rich, wise woman inspiring and reaching others though humor. I am

ONE DAY

GIVE ME ONE MOMENT IN TIME.

Tommorrow is my day. I am so looking forward to it. So many people to thank. Thank you all and thank you God for this opportunity. Help me go slow, be calm and enjoy the moment.

I'm coming out.

TWO MORE DAYS

I had rehersal tonight. I thought about giving you a peek of the show but then it may take away from the excitement so no pictures tonight.

It was so cool being on that stage. I felt so at home up there. I couldn't see a thing on that stage with the stage ligths right in my face. I just loved being there. One thing I realized is that I have to slow down and really enjoy the moment. I was pretty nervous in the beginning. I promise I will just be in the moment on the stage on saturday and breath and enjoy, especially the first scene because that's where all the fun is.

This is my moment to shine. How cool is this.

See ya at the thearte.

MOVING FORWARD IN MY DREAM

Three more days and I will be on stage. I am so excited for myself and very proud of myself. I haved worked very hard on putting this show together. This is a dream that has been buried deep within myself. I didn't think I would actually make this dream come for me. Three more days and it will be here. I've had been to 1515 Broadway for many shows. I've seen a one woman show played there over fifteen years ago that's when I developed the dream to perform there. I didn't know how that would happen or what I would ever do on that stage but the dream was planted.

It's finally here. Dream can come true.

THE TIME IS NOW

Count down to show time. I am so looking forward to the show Bag Lady. Its been a joy working on it, learning my lines and working with the directors. I feel like I'm planning my wedding day. I put up my flyers at 1515 Broadway and at Contours where I work out. A dream come true for me. I look forward to seeing so many people at the show. People have asked if I am gettting nervous. Not yet but I am very excited. See you at the show.

It's Show Time At 1515 Broadway

The time has arrived Dancin' Shoes Production is presenting Bag Lady its coming to your local theater and you can't miss it.
I've been dreaming of this day for over a year now and the time has arrived. This is a show you cannot miss. Have you've ever looked at the purses you've carried in your life time? I have and I would like to share my stories with you of the purses I've carried. Grab a girl friend or five friends and come on to 1515 Broadway and see the show. Just around the corner from the Fox theater and Comerica Park.
You can call me for tickets @ 313-570-2605. I will be glad to get you as many tickets as you need.

WELL DONE

WELL DONE!

WE FINALLY FINISHED OUR WORK "THE BANNER OF LOVE". THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A JOY TO WORK WITH DIANA ON MAKING MY DREAM COME TRUE OF REPLACING THE OLD CHRIST CHILD HOUSE BANNER. I KNOW THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THE FIRST ONE MANY YEARS AGO DID IT IN LOVE TOO BECAUSE IS HAS LAST FOR MANY YEARS.

I AM SO HONORED THAT I WAS ABLE TO LEARN FROM SUCH AN AMAZING AND TALENTED WOMAN, DIANA. HER GIFT HAS HELPED TO BRIGHTEN THE WORLD OF SO MANY CHILDREN THAT WILL COME THOUGH CHRIST CHILD HOUSE DOORS. THIS WAS TRULY A LABOR OF LOVE FOR HER. I HAVE TO THANK JOHN THE DIRECTOR AT CHIRST CHILD HOUSE FOR PUTTING HIS FAITH IN ME AND LETTING ME MAKE THIS HAPPEN. MY HOPE IT THAT THIS BANNER WILL HANG ON THAT WALL FOR MANY, MANY YEARS TO COME.

WELL DONE!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA

Laura the gift you are.

Your coming in my life was a gift from God. You have been a true friend right from the start. I find myself so blessed to have you in my life. Your talents are amazing and you have shared them with me and touched my heart. I know that friendships comes in seasons. I can only hope that our friendships is never ending. I thank you for all the many words of encouragements and support you have given me. I thank you for encouraging me to dream. I learned so much from you in these short years and pray that there's more to gain from being your friend.

On this day as I celebrate you I am grateful that you were a gift to me. Continue to grow and learn and breath. Continue to spread love to many and most importantly continue to laugh your laughter is music. I love you my friend and thankful for your sharing your laughter, your talents, your intelligents and your wisdom. You are a wonderful woman and I am so glad that you were sent to me.

Happy Birthday my friend, happy birthday to you.

TIME WITH POPS

It looks like Pops time on this earth is coming to an end. I've known Pops for over thirty years but I got to really know him in the last few years. Coming and staying with him and Mom I've spent time talking with him about when he was younger growing in the south. Pops and I watched the election on television the night that Obama won. He didn't think he would win and went to bed about thirty minutes before the election was won by Obama. The next night he and I talked about it. He was so excited to see a black man become president of the United States.

Pops encouraged me to write my story telling me that it was very improtant to share our stories with others he felt stories can help encourage others. He had an uncle that wrote a book and when he was in his eighties. I head it and just loved it. Pops loved golf and played untill he couldn't anymore because of a shoulder injury.

I visited him the other day in the hosipital and was so sad to see him not able to talk to me. Pray for my Pops. Pray for peace. I am so grateful that I got to know him these few years. I know he was so inspirational in my wanting to go for my dreams. He will be deeply missed. I love Pops.

WE'RE PLAYING BASKETBALL

Go Spartians! Basketball I love the game. Kirk and I went down to Cobo Hall today to the NCAA Hoop Dream Exhibit. It was so cool being there and watching all the children enjoy the cool exhibits they had for them to enjoy. There was one exhibit that was very moving for me. The exhibit of the Doctor that invented baskeball. We took a picture of his grandson and he talked with us. Kirk thought it was truly worth going to speak with him. Its good to know about the history of a sport we both love. It all begun from a wooden basket and a ball.

LOOK OUT WHOOPI HERE COMES

Its that time for me to get up and get on stage and be the woman I was meant to be. I am now moving forward and getting set to perform Bag Lady. I am so excited. Look out for more information. Looking forward to perform this May. Get ready to purchase your ticket for a good sit because you're going to need one.

Here's a line from the show.

I've got the whole world in this purse.

Cool isn't it?

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RAINBOWS IN MY LIFE

I had the opportunity to see a woman I've admired for many years, Maya Angelou. I learned alot listening to her. She really inspired me. One thing stood out. She mentioned that God sends us people in our life just when we need them. Great minds think a like. I had just begun to make a list of people who were influential in my life at different times in my life. They were my rainbows. I made this page and I know there's some who aren't on there. I thank God for my many rainbows in my life.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Three weeks ago was the Adventures In Excellence Weekend. What a wonderful weekend to see people come ready to move forward in their lives by letting go of the emotions that have held them back. The best part of the weekend is the dance. Its so much fun to just dance and let go. I love seeing them glow and dance and dance. I say go and dance. It brings out the best in everyone. I am looking forward to next sat

uday's dance. Come and join us.

BANNER OF LOVE

Creating is much fun. I had the opportunity to work on a quilt for Christ Child house. I thought it would be nice to have a new wall hanging for Christ Child House. We've been working on this for some time now and its such a joy to see it all come together. I used my son's jacket when he was four to put on the boy in the banner. See the boy with the red jacket? I felt so connected to the quilt imagining the boys looking at it and having pieces of my own material Kirk's jacket and Kaylan's shorts just bought so much excitment for me. I remember when they both wore those outfit. I almost cried.

I loved being a wonderful part of creating things. I believe everyone should do something creative. For me it brings me closer to God, the great creator. Try putting some type of creation in our life. It brings great joy.

EILLEEN'S DREAMS

This is my friend Eilleen. She and I grew up together we first meet in kindergarten went to junior high and then went our separate ways. We meet up again after high school and started right where we left off. We both remember old stories and would sit and laugh and laugh.

Eilleen married and moved to Chicago and raised her family. As a young girl she was the brightest in the class winning awards all though school. We jsut knew that she would go off to college and become a doctor. She didn't go that road and now she's back to school and doing very well. She's moving towards a doctorate degree. I am so proud of her. I know she can make it happen. She has so much to offer. Your dreams are worth going for my friend. I can't wait to attend her graduation next year. We're going to party like its 1999. You Go for it Dr. Eilleen Rollerson. My friend.

LIVE AGAIN

Almost three years ago I did a self development workshop for a weekend. I've written about this before. This weekend I got the opportunity to work along side Johanne Edwards www.Excellence/Adventure.com and be involved to with people letting go so much of their emotions that have been holding them back let go. It was like watching a miracle. I was so happy for them just like it was for me the day when I let go. I was letting go and opening myself up for new and exciting things to come into my life. Every since that day my life have been changing for the better.

LET US SING

Now the month is coming to an end I have to mentioned Black History month. Especially after electing our first African American president.

In elementary school it was called Negro History week. This was the time we learned about the accomplishment and contribution African Americans made to this country. We weren't mentioned in any history books at that time As a very little girl I was so ashame of my hertiage because of slavery I couldn't appreciate what my people experience and how their stuggle was my freedom.

By the time I finished high school was becoming proud of our people.

In our school we would always sing Lift Every Voice and Sing the black national Athem. A song of pride for our people. One part of the song that I really loved are ...let our rejoicing raise high as the glistening skies let it resound loud as roaring seas. Sing a sound full of the faith that dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the presents has bought us. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun let us march on till victory is won.

Our past has taught us so much. Our past has bought us this far. We have alot to sing about.

Can you name the people on the page? They all have contribute much to our country. They our a few of my favorites.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious .

The laughter that echoes from ear to ear.

The smile that erases all our tears.

The colors that brighten our world.

The support of friends praying , encouraging, crying, when were feeling overwhelmed.

The touch that warms our inner soul the kiss that melts us forom head to toe.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The life that enters the world so new, the simple things it learns to do.

People reaching out a helping hand, helping those in times need.

Snow that covers the land to help restore it once again.

Oh how beautiful, how wonderful, how glorious.

Stand and see, hear and feel, the power, the intensity, the strength.

Feel the warmth, the joy, the light.

Hear the voice that whispers softly, words of love, words of joy, words of happiness of true delight.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

Even between the clouds the sun waits patiently to show its face knowing that it will only magnify the beauty of the eath.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The pace of each breath I take.

How wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the beauty of each day.

The joy that each day brings.

How wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the last breathe of a love one that will embrace the fullnessof God's Grace.

The embrace of loved ones circling you with their arms of love.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious, the joy of learning and growing that we all engage.

The giving of knowldedge to someone else to embrace .

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The nutrients from the earth we intake.

The smoothness of water entering our bodies each day.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The labor of work to replenish the earth

The thought of giving your expression of thanks.

Oh how wonderful, how beautiful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The darkness that covers the sky at night

That gives us rest and strenght to continue our flight.

THERE IS BEAUTY IN EACH DAY

There is beauty in each day There is love in each day.

I must seek to find it.

It dwells within.

The beauty of ones own body, such beauty, such love.

The joy of tears to express the sadness, the hurts, the fears

There is beauty in each day

The beauty of our loving landscapes of the earth

the trees, birds, flowers, sun, clouds, creatures both large and small

Oh how marvelous, how wonderful, how glorious the beauty of each day.

The eyes in which to behold such beauty

The ears to hear the sounds of joy

The heart ot receive it all

Oh what beauty! Oh how wonderful! How glorious!

The beauty of each day.

LAUGH AGAIN

You may have wondered what's the clown shoes are all about. I'm going to try to explain the story behind the shoes.

I was once a clown. I loved clowning watching the children smile and laugh with me but my insides were hurting I was in emotional pain. One day I took off my clown shoesand put them away and promised myself I would never wear them again. I had lost my joy for life the laughter,happiness any dreams I had for myself were all gone. I didn't dream any more I didn't believe in my abilities to make my dreams come true.

This is a true story. I was encouraged by my confidant, Donna Marie, www.DonnaMarieConsulting.com to attend the Adventures In Excellence weekend. She gave me little insites to what the weekend would be about only that it is life changing. I very reluntantly took myself over to Cananda scared and unsure of what I would get out of this weekend. I had meet the director, Johanna Edwards over the phone and she promised me that I would leave the weekend feeling renewed with a new sense of purpose.

I have to say I left feeling the love, joy, happiness, self assured that I hadn't felt in over ten years. I played, danced and laughed like there was no tommorrow. I felt as if I could move forward in my life and go for the dreams Ive always wanted but was unable to go for.

I was free.

I am a creative, funny, rich, wise woman reaching and supporting others though humor. I found my purpose.

Have you lost yourself in your pain? I know how you can find it. Trust me I know. http://www.excellence-training.org/

LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.

This was the last card my father gave me for this special day. I loved getting a card from him. I am lucky to have many friends who wish me a Happy Valentine. To everyone happy love day and thanks for being in my friends. I feel the love.

To Laura, Jennifer, Diana, Johanna, Donna, Vanassa, Tiffany, Kirk, Kaylan, The Kelsey's Phine, Valencia, Lauracia, Maureen, Kate, Karen, Walter, Linda, Bonnie, Bob, Detreish, Dequian, David, Shawn, Kim, Kristy,Kenneth, and so many very special people love is all that matters.

I know I missed somebody.

BAG LADY

When my friend Laura started this blog for me she mentioned the show "Bag Lady" that I was going to perform this month. That's not going to happen. I was not able to finish it nor did I get a place to perform it. Still the show stays lingers in my mind and soul. I want to perform it. My hope is to get busy and write. Although I get stuck on coming up with lines that's funny. I will make this happen.
Don't give up on me. I hope to put it on paper and work on it and perform it by May. Iknow I can do this. It's time for me to make my dream come true.
Hang in there with me. If you come up with some good lines about purses and what we carry in them jot them down and send it to me.

SIZE TEN

Look at me than. That's the body I want again. I took this picture over thirty years ago. I probably didn't like my body then because I was so self conscious. I thought I was to big at a size ten.

I want it back. I have a long way to go but I want that size ten back. My goal for this year is to lose thrity pounds. That would bring me back to the body I once had.

I need help. I plan to join Weight Watcher. I don't mean watching it grow either. Does any one have any suggestions? I need encouragement too. I need a cheering section.

When I perform in May I want to have lost fifteen pounds.

Help me make that goal.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, HAPPY TO ME, HAPPY TO ME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.

WOW! TIME FLIES WHEN YOU GET OLD. I WILL BE CELEBRATING MY FIFTY FIRST BIRTHDAY TOMMORROW.

These are pictures of me at eleven and sixteen and fifty. I still have the same smile.

I've come a long way. I'm writing my book and I've gotten a great opportunity to look back over my life and boy what a life. I'm still growing more on the inside now, I'm not going to address the out side.

What have I've learned in these fifty one years of life? I've learned that I have more to learn. I've learned that I am loved. Something I needed to learn.

Life is great. It's been fifty one years of tears, pain, joy, saddness, learning, resistance, frustations, disappointments, excitement. and determination. I am sure I will be experincing even more of the same. The great thing about living is having wonderful people in my life to help me make the most of it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?

DREAMS

My friend Laura helped me remember how making goals for the years can really be helpful.

I worked with Donna Marie for two years posting my goals and dreams for the year for the last two years and boy what joy it has made me. I have seen so many of my dreams come true since I've been doing this. I've been amazed at how things have been coming my way. Things that I have been dreaming about for years have been just planted in my hands.

I'm excited about this year and can't wait to meet and encourage others this coming saturday to dream and watch their dreams come true.

This is the year of new beginning.

OUR NEW PRESIDENT

A BROTHER IS IN DA HOUSE

JUSTICE FOR ALL

"With liberty and justice for all."

The day Martin Luther King died was the day I saw my father cry. I watched him sit at the dining room table and weep as the television continue to show the assassination over and over again. I stood there stunned at what I was watching. I had just learned about him two months before to do a report on him in school for Negro History Week. I had learned that he had received the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for racial justice. I couldn't understand why would someone kill a man that only wanted justice for everyone. I didn't understand what we did (black peopel) that society wanting no parts of us. What did we do that was so wrong that we weren't allow to have the same privileges everyone else had in this country.

As I stood there and watched my father cry then he began to pray for peace for our country I could feel the fear rush though me wondering what would happen next. I remember hearing people saying that we'll never be excepted in this country. People were saying there is no justice for blacks. I too began to cry. I had no hope.

On November of this year when Obama won the election I sat and watched the resource come in with Pops, my girlfriends, father. As we watched he shared stories of growing up in the south with all the laws that prohibited him from being excepted as a man in this country. I listened to him share stories of places he wasn't allow to go and working and receiving a very low wage for a days work in the fields. I sat and listened and cried with tears of joy as he shared that he didn't think he would ever see a black man become the president of the United States of America. I found the hope that I lost as a little girl when Martin Luther King was killed.

Justice is finally here for all. Not just for blacks in this country but for everyone. Obama represents everyone that makes up these United States. He believed in this country and the laws that govern this country. He believed that this land was truly made for not just one but for all. He had the hope that was planted many years ago. I feel so proud that our country feels that we should not judge a man by the color of his skin but by his character. I can finally say proudly "with liberty and justice for all."

The Dream is alive.

God bless America

TODAY

Today has come, a new day. A day to celebrate life my way. A day for me to make and do of it what ever I want. A day to be surprised by events and things that will happen in this day. A day that will unfold right in front of my eyes. A day I will meet strangers and greet them with a smile. A day of cars passing me by. A day where many conversations will take place. A day that may even bring tears. This is today. A day of laughter and a day of joy. A day of sadness and a day of hope. A day of warm weather but not here. A day of learning and a day of growing. This is today and right now I'm here. Who knows what this day will bring? Celebrate today, its here!

BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE

When Kaylan was here we all went ice skating. I didn't get out on the ice but it was great watching them all trying to stand up on the skates. Kaylan and Courtney were both from the south and they were like real pros out there on that ice.

The joy of being out can bring much joy even in the cold. Maybe I'll try putting on some skates. Just kidding.

JOB WELL DONE

I sung a song in high school titled "No man is an Island." I didn't quite understand that song than. On saturday I learned the true meaning of those lyrics.

My bedroom and extra room was driving me crazy. I was not happy in those rooms at all. I didn't know how to make it a room of beauty and organize, I was lost.

The Bible say "Ask and ye shall recieve." In my frustration I asked my Master Mind Group to beleve with me for assistance with assistance and organizing my room.

The group all volunteered right a way to assistance me with conquering my rooms. On Saturday they all came and made it happen. What a wonderful experience it was. I was humbled by the experience for sure. They saw the true Kim.

It turned out so beautiful. I even learned something about myself in the process. I was so grateful for friends that took time out of their busy schedule to help me. What a moving moment for me.

I have to take this moment to thank the Master Mind Grew, Jennifer B. (the grew leader), Jennifer L., Jennifer T., Cathy , Diana, Chris (the man) and me. To each of you I give my thanks because of your kindness my life is much better. Thank you for showing me what true friendship is all about.