Real life. Real issues. Real people.
As I journey
into and through this dream of reaching out to girls in my community – I realize
it’s a huge dream. This dream involves
real issues, real people and real life – it’s that big. Some days I am more
than ready to dive in and reach out in every possible ways. And, some days I am really petrified – the kind
that leaves you paralysed.
Today, I had
an honour and privilege to meet with one of the girls am intending to mentor. Her name is Alinah and she is the sweetest
girl. We laughed and talked like we’ve
known each other for a very long time. The next thing I know, she starts crying,
right in the middle of our conversation.
Prior to our meeting I expected anything to happen but I did not expect
her to get emotionally overwhelmed. It was
our first meeting and we had ice cream and talked about school.
Without
going into details of Alinah’s emotional reaction, once again, I’m convinced
that we can be the change we wish to see in the world. I certainly cannot change the world but I
have an opportunity to speak life into one girl’s situation/circumstances. If this means me not knowing how to console
her am still prepared to let her know it’s okay to cry.
It’s okay
to let it all out.
It’s okay
to dream big.
It’s okay
to want more in life.
It’s okay
to crave for daddy’s love.
It’s okay
to cry.
Not only
did I reach out to Alinah today – I also reached from within and whispered a
prayer in my heart on behalf of a girl I barely know.
As I journey through this dream, my prayer for these girls is for them to know it’s okay to live life and dream with God.
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| We walked around campus - stopped at the library - had lunch - sat by the river and just talked |
I am proud of you dear friend. Very proud of you. Keep going and keep sharing.
ReplyDeleteAdeOla, thank you my dearest...this day was also inspired by one of our gmail chats were we shared our dreams with each other. Once again, thank you my dearest!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh okay, quite interesting. I had no idea you two knew each other:-) Nice blog post Petunia. I'm touched by what you're doing as a mentor. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteSis,AdeOla and I 'met' through you:) Thanks for stopping by and please I'd love to touch base with you over skype. [I'll send you a gmail to arrange time and so forth]
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I could bring you two together. You are both amazing women:-) A Skype date sounds like fun except that my headphones are no different from the one I tried to use the last time we talked. We can still give it a try though.
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