Good Morning everyone !!! So we got through the Light A Candle In Your Driveway Day. Now this month marks Emanuel's, our grandsons birthday. On July 5th he would be turning 19 years old. Most 19 year olds have their life in the palm of their hands. Their dreams their goals in life they are getting ready to fulfill. My grandson NEVER got to fulfill that opportunity. His family never got to say I am so proud of you for the accomplishments you have made in your life. Granted, we are though. Even in his short life span that he lived he lived it to the fullest . Always had a smile on his face always helping out his family and friends for that we are so very proud beyond words. His high-school did graduate him even though he was not there physically. His teachers loved his spirit and he was a good student each one of them told my husband that the day he had the opportunity to meet them, when he was out there. As hard as this is for me at times to blog and tell the world our story I still feel a sense of peace inside. As hard as that is for some to understand that as you never will unless you have gone through it. And, I pray no one will EVER have to go through what we went through. That is my entire goal from doing this is awareness. Making people aware of what goes on in these larger cities that we live. Some are so comfortable in their homes they don't pay attention until its too late. That wasn't our case. Watts is a very dangerous neighborhood. The law enforcement has made it this way. And now other people are taking a stand finally to be rid of the fear. I am soooo ecstatic to be able to write that the governor or the community is taking a stand and FINALLY in the process of choosing a developing contractor to go in Watts and tear down Jordan Down Projects that have been overrun by gang activity. They are wanting to rebuild the community with decent housing and stores, restaurants etc. To me that is sooo bittersweet. It reminds me of a friend of ours. He did that for a living owned a contracting company. Well, he was murdered earlier this year. I know in my heart of hearts he is an angel helping guide this project, as the fact is if he was still here with us he would probably want to snag this project. Watts is the start, yes. But, we need this to continue in every large city. Every city that has empty abandonment buildings. That is what the gang members do they take over such awful living quarters. Buildings that have been condemned they use it for their headquarters sometimes they live in them. If you live in these large communities keep your eyes open. Don't let children your children play near them. See, this is also Pastor Brooks goal to raise money to be able to do such a huge project. Anyone can do this. It takes a whole lot of love and commitment to make such a thing happen. So, I ask of you on July 5th of this year to Practice Random Acts Of Kindness in honor of my grandson turning 19. Help these people make our neighborhoods safer. Even if it is just smiling at a stranger. The kinder the people are in this world we live in the safer our streets will be for our children.
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