I haven’t blogged for a minute, primarily because there just hasn’t been anything pressing on my heart and/or mind to share. The other reason is I’ve begun writing the District’s Board Brief which is due out in 2 weeks. There’s only so much time in a day!
I did, however, have an extraordinary day, or should I say night – this evening. I have begun working with the Youth from the Youth Summit Council on the 2nd Phase of Peace Prosperity and Unity in Plainfield. We were graced with about 11 youth and about that many adults. We went through the data from the survey we conducted at the end of the Summit we held in April. There were some really exciting findings gleaned from the results, and we are going to use this information to springboard into our next activity. I will also be sharing some of the results with the Board and community at large over the next few months.
These youth are so dynamic! They are energized, focused and eager to turn their city around!
In addition to these wonderful youth, I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the truce initiating members who stopped by the youth summit wrap/rap up session. Something this gentleman said tonight hit me to my core; “why are we getting all this negative press for trying to turn our lives around and for working for the city.” One of the adult summit members reached out his hand to the young man and said to him that there are many more that are supportive of what they all are doing.
I really, really hope HE HEARD THAT. There are soooooooooooooooo many more of us who are supportive and encouraged by what these gentlemen are doing. Stay encouraged; the hope and motivation you are exampling is not in vain. There are so many youth looking at you and up to you, for whatever reason, you must not fail them – you MUST NOT FAIL YOURSELF!
The devil is busy – especially when someone is aiming to pick themselves up and rise! Marvel at those nipping at your heels because they are a sign that you are on the RISE!
I pray you all continue to represent Peace & Unity for Prosperity in this city. Our collective energy, commitment and teamwork will be what move this city forward and upward.
God Bless!
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