Goal Nugget

Spider man makes me smile!

A seed sown has been reaped today... TWICE!!
When I collect clothing and hygiene items for projects, I always go through them. I have thrown some stuff away because either it was damaged or in the case of hygiene products, they weren't new.  Some may say something is better than nothing. Well I would rather say something special is better than nothing. When you are on the receiving end, you are already holding on to your dignity with all of your might because you are in a situation where you can't make ends meet or even get close enough to have those ends wave at each other. To be given items that make you feel like you are truly going through a storm does not help your confidence but you battle those prideful feelings and do what you have to do. I keep that battle in mind when collecting and donating. Empathy is a heck of a super power!

Well about a week ago, I had a moment where I shared my frustration for not being able to keep up with my son's growth spurts. I know how to take pant hems out to get a few more inches and another month or so worth of wear. Clearly I knew it was a wrap when his school uniform pants started looking like leggings. I had a few friends reach out to me and asked his size. I have been asked that so many times and had gotten used to looking out for a package that never arrived so I always just answer the question and let the chips fall where they may. Well fast forward and bada boom bada bing!! We've got mail! *in my AOL voice*

Nick got some pants that fiiiiiiit!!Not just pants but some NEW and very gently used jeans, shirts and a cool spiderman pajama set that he is flying around the house in as I type this. *ducking* LOL It's good to see him like that. I have my days when I get a lil ticked with myself about what his memories of his childhood will be. Will he think back with a smile or will he be angry? I pray he remembers the good and the life lessons from the not so good. I also hope he remembers and practices being a good steward towards his fellow man because of his own empathy. Good stuff.

Now if you excuse me we have no school tomorrow because of weather. Sooo that means he gets to chill in his new pajamas as long as he wants to!!
**doing the I got some iiiiice cream dance**

Thank you for helping us!

SMOOCHES & RED RICE♥♥♥

Word on the street

Good morning all!
Thank you for the concern through inboxes and people praying WITH  me and for me on the phone. So there is no confusion, listen and read carefully:
Geechie Gurl Inc staying alive depends solely on whether the FedEx grant is won. I am no longer able to dedicate all my energy and time to the nonprofit without being guaranteed a salary. And YES I do deserve a salary for the work I do.
No grant means no further services will be offered. I have scrubbed toilets and picked  up after "rich folk" here and there to do what I needed to do. I am no stranger to hard work and I do it quite well. I simply choose not to struggle anymore or compete with trivial things/people getting funded yet things of substance go overlooked. Who knew ratchet was the way to go for being able to sustain yourself? Oh well. I would've never imagined having my life being flipped upside down like this for standing up and being an advocate for my students but that is the only way the nonsense at the bottom could fall out. I have no regrets. I showed myself and my son how to go for it! Thanking God for covering us that we only got a small taste of what millions of homeless go through everyday.
So that's the deal. No need to assume or wonder. If we win the grant, then we will see you on the other side! If not, thank you for almost 4 yrs!
Smooches & one last forkful of red rice
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