Hey, Mommy?
Yes, Michael. Mrs. Smith had Mr. Riley the music director in church play on the piano. It was neat Mommy. I could not even sing because I kept look at his fingers. What about it did you like? His fingers were moving up and down and side to side on the piano? I didn’t know that our hands can do such a thing. Yes Michael, you can teach your hands how to do anything you want them to do. You can? Yes, you can. When we go the rehearsal on Wednesday, can I ask him how to do it? Yes, you can. On Wednesday, Michael at rehearsal went to talk to Mr. Riley. Mr. Riley, can I ask you a question? Yes, Michael. How can I help you? On Sunday, I saw you move your hands up and down the keyboard. How did you do that? Well, Michael. I took piano lessons to learn to read music. I also listen to music to learn how to play by ear so I don’t have to always read music to play. Can you show me what you are reading? I can show you. Mr. Riley brings out a religious church song book. He shows him some of the notes and signs (drawing of some music) Michael, this is what music can look like. There are different notes based on the first seven letters of the alphabet. Those letters are A to G. Plus, you have different signs and words to help you express the music. You can even change the music around to fit some one’s voice. All music doesn’t have to be played the same way. You know the band at the church? Yes, Mr. Riley. We rearranged the music all the time. We change the key to songs to fit the choirs voice and to make the music lively. You can do all of that? Yes, we can. What is this sign? (treble clef) It is called a Treble Clef. You play the motes on the right side of the piano. What is this sign? ( bass clef) It is called a Bass Clef. You play the notes with your left hand on the left side of the piano. What are all of these other signs? 6/8 3/4 2/4 mf f p pp These other signs tell you how loud, soft, and how fast to play the music. Really? Yes, really. What are these words? Moderato Allegretto Vivace Allegro Moderato These are different French words for the speed of the music. You mean, I can learn a little French in music at the same time. Yes, you can. It is considered music language, Oh, that is neat. Can I learn how to do this? Yes, you can. To learn it takes time to practice. You will not get everything overnight. That is OK. You can even perform in different programs like in church and school. You can even become so big that you play at special gatherings. You can study even more in school and a degree in music and become a music teacher. You can do all of that. Yes, you can. You can even learn the signs with your music. What is neat is that you will understand more that those you sing with. You can even learn to write your own music. I can do all of this through music. Yes, you can. Well, let’s get going for rehearsal. The other children were already coming in. So, rehearsal was started and ended around 8:30 p.m. That evening, Michael spoke to this mother. Mommy, Mommy!! Yes, Michael. Why are you so excited? I spoke to Mr. Riley before practice today. You did. What did you ask him? I ask him about his music. He showed me these notes, signs, and words in music. I can even learn a little French in music as well. He even told me about the different things that you can do with music as well. Oh, he did. Yes, he did. Can I learn to play the piano. He even said it helps with singing. I would even know more thank those I sing with. Well, yes Michael. You can learn how to play the piano. I can even ask Mr. Riley on Sunday how we can start you on piano lessons. I would have to get you a piano. Matter of fact, I can ask Sister Gregory about Mother Gregory piano if I can pay her for the piano to get you started. Oh, that is great!! On Sunday, Ms. Wright, who is Michael’s mom spoke to Sister Gregory and Mr. Riley. Sister Gregory, may I speak with you. Yes, Sister Wright. What is going on? My son, Michael would like to play the piano. I knew your mother just passed and she played the piano for our church before Mr. Riley started playing for us. I would like to know if I can pay you for Mother Gregory piano. I would be honored to help Gregory with his lessons. I love your son so much. You don’t have to pay me anything. I will give it to you as a gift. Thank you and God bless you. I am going to talk to Mr. Riley about how to get Michael into music lessons. Brother Riley, may I speak to you? Yes, Sister Wright. How can I help you? My son, Michael spoke to you. He said that he would like to play the piano just like you. He also said that you told him of the different things you can do with music. Yes, I did. I want to know where to get lessons in teaching Michael how to play the piano. Sister Gregory is going to give me Mother Gregory piano as a gift. That’s great. Well, I can help your son with his first lessons in music to get him started. When he gets better, I can direct you to other teachers to teach him as well. I am a part of a music program in the school system. I also have friends who are music teachers. We teach children different kinds of music. We pass the children to each other giving them the skills they need through music. We teach many different instruments, as well as, singing. Oh, that’s amazing. Can my son join the program? Yes, he can. Any child is welcome up to the age of 18. After that, if they choose to stay in music, we prep them for college for the music department and help them prepare other school goals. He will also make friends who enjoy music as well. We use music to build up the child self-esteem. When can I sign? You can sign up for the program between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday through Friday. They will send you the information and give you the address. Here is the telephone number. The program is called Music Dynasty. Thank you and God bless you Brother Riley. You have been a blessing to my son and me. If there is anything I can try to help you with, let me know. Your welcome, Sister Wright. Have a good day Brother Riley. You too Sister Wright. Inspiration Later in the week, Sister Gregory had the piano delivered to Sister Wrights home for Michael. Sister Wright signed Michael up for the Music Dynasty Program. Over the summer, Michael started his piano lessons with Brother Riley. This show that we can be an inspiration in anything that we do. You don’t know who is learning from you by what you do. Written on August 27, 2016 Typed on October 3, 2016
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Marla and Kim are best friends. They love making each other laugh. While at the same time, making others laugh. Where they live is a rough neighborhood, so they use there jokes to brighten the people in their neighborhood up.
Marla said to Kim, do you want some soda? Yes, Marla! So while Marla went to get the soda. She slipped a peace of sweet candy in the soda. Here you go. Thanks Marla. Marla, this ginger - ale has a different taste. Why? I slipped a peace of carmel candy in it. I tried it out one day. It tasted realy good. I wanted to see how you would like it? I am surprised. It doesn't taste bad. How did you know it would work? I had a peace of carmel candy in my mouth. I had a little ginger - ale. The two in my mouth didn't taste bad. No, it doesn't. Down the street, they saw Keith upset. They both went to see what is wrong. Keith, what is wrong? The kids at the park through dirt on me. They did. Why did they do that? They said that I was weak. So, they through dirt on me because I was different. Who was it? It was John, Kevin, and Marcus. That who it was, said Kim. Yes, it was. I know a secret about all of them. They can't swim. We can get them back with some water. First, let’s have a little fun with some water ourselve, said Kim. We can get my swimming pool and play in some water, said Kim. That will be great, said Keith. Once we are relax, we will get them back with some water. This way you will stand up to them and show them you are strong. We will back you up. Thanks again Marla and Kim. Your welcome, they said together. The three of them went to the went to the swimming pool to play in the water. After they were done, they put water in three buckets and took it to the park. Hey! Jason, Kevin, and Marcus. What do you want, said Jason. We don't want you here. I have something for the three of you! What is it ? said Kevin. Splash! What did you do that for? said Marcus. That's for throwing the dirt on me. It is also to show you, if you think I am weak, don't forget about the weakness in you as well, said Keith. Jason, Kevin, and Marcus were shivering. They didn't realize that Keith was strong. He even had his own team to back him up. Keith told Marla and Kim, thank you for your help. Your welcome. Don't worry, you are strong. By not wanting to hurt anyone to make yourself happy takes more strength. People get off of hurting others to make themselves feel good. So, Keith started to play around with Marla and Kim. They told jokes to each other and ate together as well. They knew how to make each other happy. Inspiration When someone is hurt, try to help them. Don't push them away because they are not like you. You don't know what they can do to help you. You will also miss out on a good friend when you are in need. Written: August 27, 2016 Typed: November 26, 2016 A Special Place
Have you ever been to a place where you saw nothing but the animals and the special caretaker of the animals? Well, there is such a place. The place is called Harmony Island. Harmony Island is a special place. Harmony Island is a place where animals that can’t perform jobs of a normal animal are sent to be cared for by special caretakers who take care of the special needs of these animals. They are given a special place to feel free and safe from danger of the everyday world. The caretakers visit the island every week to make sure they stay healthy and their needs are met. What is different about Harmony Island is that the animals mix and mingle with each other. They all have the ability to learn and love each other. They still have their bad days, but that is OK. At Harmony Island, nobody worries about the rules of the regular world. Here a horse may love a cat. It doesn’t really matter. All of the animals have been put aside from the regular world and have come together and made a world of their own. The animals at Harmony Island all have unique skills and personalities that are all so good. The bad part is that the real world doesn’t have the time to work with what they do know and make better what they don’t know. The caretakers at Harmony Island are specially picked. To work at Harmony Island, it is not just enough to know how to do the physical job. You also have to emotionally qualify too. You can’t work here if you don’t qualify emotionally. So, you have to go through special training in order to work here. The caretakers and even the volunteers that come really do love the special animals. The animals love them too. They love the special treats that the caretakers bring. Sometimes they bring special toys, food, and games for the animals to enjoy. The animals even love their Beauty Weekend. Beauty Weekend is what the animals call the “Ha Ha Moment.” At Beauty Weekend, the animals get special baths, massages, nails and hair treatment especially for animals. Their living stalls and home areas are also refreshed. While having their Beauty Weekend, special music is played and meals are served to help the animals relax. Another special time at Harmony Island, is the “Rock Your Stall Show.” This special show is when animals show their special talents. You have musicians, singers, artist, writers, craft designers, and animals that play sports. This is a time when animals show off their special skills that they work so hard on. They love it so much that they trade skills with each other to decorate their stall by doing things like drawing a picture. Then in return the animals may do something like create a song for them. The Beauty Weekend and the Rock Your Stall Show are run by some very beautiful and nice people. The Beauty Weekend is run by Marsha. The Rock Your Stall Show is run by a couple named Brenda and Kevin. Marsh, Brenda, and Kevin are all really cool people. When they came to James and Irene who run the Harmony Island, they were excited. James and Irene knew that they needed these activities at Harmony Island to keep the spirits of the animal’s high and looking forward. They knew that the animals needed to feel loved and special. James and Irene created another group through a lady named Mary. Mary ran the programs with the children. The children grow up learning through the animals how to love any and all things, even if it wasn’t perfect. The children came and gave special care to the animals. The High School children were allowed to use their time to fulfill their requirements for high school. The set up at Harmony Island is so beautiful. On one side, there are the stables and houses. There is a pond area. In the pond area, live all of the small fish, seals, and penguins in that area. In the ocean near by the sharks, whales, dolphins, and other really big animals live. There is a stage connected to the ocean where the animals can sit up to be able to visit their friends and be a part of the activities. Around the island are very beautiful trees, grass, flowers, butterflies, colorful bugs and birds. There is also a barn of food on the island that is kept packed 24/7. All of the animals have their special snacks plus regular food stored there. There is always more than enough that they will never be hungry. The farmers and other animal keepers are required to send food every two weeks when they send their animals to Harmony Island. So, there is a price that has to be paid to live on Harmony Island. The weather on Harmony Island is beautiful. The weather here is not like the weather you would get if you were human. The weather here changes monthly, so all the animals don’t have to wait a long period of time to feel the temperature they were naturally born in. Anytime there is a very bad storm, a rainbow is always sent after the storm. The animals love seeing the rainbow because they considered the rainbow a message from God that everything will be OK. The sun and the moon are also beautiful. When it is sunny, the animals have a good time playing together. When the moon is out, the animals love listening to music, laying outside and looking at the stars while talking to their friends. The Life Line At Harmony Island, there are so many beautiful animals that stand out because of their personalities. The first group of animals is The Funny Bunch. The Funny Bunch love to joke around. They could care less. They let everything slide by. When you see them, they just make you laugh. One is a whale named Jennifer. Jennifer is a pretty whale. She is unique because she is a whale with pretty red hair. She loves her cappuccino and would joke around about it all the time. Whenever she saw you, she would joke around about seeing you. She also had a good eye without you telling her if anything is wrong. She had a really good friend that is a dolphin who was quiet named El. El made you happy and she was caring. Whenever you saw her, your heart just went out too her. She was a very helpful person who worked where the food was kept. One was a beautiful duck named Janice. Janice would make you laugh whenever you saw her. She loved to eat so much. She could quack or talk in many languages. She couldn’t see you, but she knew you by your voice. Whenever you saw her, you just smiled and your heart jumped a beat. She joked around about the world. If she could do anything, it would be to eat and sleep. Another group, we will call the Quiet Ones. The Quiet Ones are a group that is usually alone. They come out when they need too. At the end of the day, they are content and happy with themselves. Some are birds, like an eagle named Margaret. Margaret has wisdom and everyone loves talking to her for advice and her stories, especially about history. Some are camels, like one named Music Mike. Music Mike is quiet in a different way. He plays his music throughout the day. He is at peace in his own world. One is a giraffe named Donald. Donald looks high. He sores very high and keeps his head up. He believes in a special being called God. You have horses, birds, squirrels, rats, mouse, and many other animals that fall into the Quiet Ones. The regular world looks at being quiet as being shy. If you were shy, you were considered weak. You’re just a person that was content with their self. You didn’t need much from anyone. You already knew who you were and happy at the same time. This is how the eagle named Margaret expressed herself. She even expressed this to another eagle that is just learning how to fly in the world named Candy. Candy is a unique eagle with many talents in different areas like music, antiques, fixing small objects, and writing. One thing that is so big about Candy is her love of God that makes her so helpful. She has been trying to learn the skills that her friend Margaret and another friend that is a stallion or horse named Catherine possess. All three of them are really special because they are Christians which give them a special bond. Candy is learning about the world through both of them and trying to keep her strength as a Christian. There is another black stallion that name is Thomas. He is special because he lived both worlds. Most of the animals only experienced one world. He has experienced both the normal world and now this extra special world. He has a special love. His love is the eagle named Candy, who he allows to ride on his back. He protects her and teaches her what she always wanted to know. He also loves to sing to his special eagle as well. The Hidden Ones are animals that stay to themselves like the Quiet Ones. The Hidden Ones are even quieter because you don’t even know they are there. Most of them are orangutans, cardinals, eagles, butterflies, camels, seals, penguins and so much more. You can imagine any animal you want and place it here. You can even imagine yourself in any one of these groups. The best thing about the Life Line is that there is a place for everyone. You can even move around and make friends in more than one group. The group is not a club. It is the personality of the types of animals that live at Harmony Island. At Harmony Island there is a special belief that they all follow. The belief is to love each other for who they are. There is no way to assume that you know the animals. Everyone is allowed to feel comfortable in opening up. We all learn how to be friends. The Special Language The Special Language is very unique. It is special because the main job of the special language is to have the animals laugh during the day. The animals play around with each other in a positive way. When done correctly, the animals laugh at each other. One thing the animals do to make each other laugh is play around with each other by using their special weather season to play around with each other. In the regular world it would be considered teasing. Here the animals already know that they are just making each other laugh. For example, the water animals love to play around with each other. The whales and dolphins love to tease the penguins and the polar bears with warm water. The penguins and polar bears say that is ok because when their season comes up in three months they will have a plan together that they will get them back and make them laugh at the same time. The key to the special language is to make each other laugh. The Quiet Ones will love to use the Special Language as well. Since they are not good at communication, they are scared that nobody will laugh at what they say. So, they made a formal committee to help them with their own Special Language. On this committee is a panda bear named Doris and the eagle who name is Candy. Doris is a cool panda bear. One thing she loves to do is go out to eat. She is also good with designing her home with her favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. So, her area around the trees where she sleeps is decorated in Cowboy colors which are blue and gray. The Quiet Ones ask Doris if she could help them with the Special Language. She was shocked because she didn’t speak much herself. She didn’t know what to do. So, she went to find her friend Candy, the eagle. So, Doris and Candy started talking in Doris’ special area. They knew it had to be something unique to make it their own. Since they knew that the Quiet Ones didn’t speak very well, they came up with a mind teaser. To start, they knew all the animals love to eat. So, they came up with having a party where the food looked bad, but when you ate the food it tasted good. Doris and Candy came up with that the Quiet Ones will throw these special parties every other month celebrating a different holiday and even the animals’ birthday. So, Doris and Candy went to James and Irene to ask their permission to throw their parties and told them it will help the Quiet Ones open up and come out more. James and Irene had no problem. They wanted all animals to be happy and feel included. They also liked the idea because it would bring more activities to Harmony Island. So, Doris and Candy set up a meeting with all the quiet animals. Everyone was to come because everyone will be a part of the Quiet Ones Special Language fun. There will be something for everyone to do to help out. During the meeting, Doris and Candy told the other animals that the Special Language for the Quiet Ones is party jokes. We will play jokes where we celebrate the animals birthday and special holidays and occasions. The food at each occasion will be a different color according to the type of party. The food will look messy, but it will all be very good and tasty. The Quiet Ones loved it because it gave them a way to be creative and funny as a group. Thomas the stallion stood up and said, “Doris and Candy should be called a Princess for saving and helping us. Everyone agreed. So, Doris and Candy were now nicknamed Princess Doris and Princess Candy. They were called PD and PC for short. The Quiet Ones enjoyed their new projects because it gave them a way to laugh through an activity like everyone else. Everyone loved what the Quiet Ones were doing. All of this made the Quiet Ones feel included. They also found for themselves a personality they could call their own through the parties. The other animals were shocked to see how the Quiet Ones came up with these ideas and also brought knew fun into everyone’s lives. One thing all of the animals learned was to never doubt each other’s ability to create and work together as friends. Especially since they knew what happened to them before they came to Harmony Island. This made them stronger, loving, and very careful in what they thought and how they reacted to each other. How Special Are We The Caretakers and the animals at Harmony Island learned that they can do the same things as the other animals. They come to agree that this is OK. The world may see them as a waste of time. This hurts all of the animals. The animals come to learn with the help of their Special Caretakers that they can do anything they set their mind too. It may break the animals’ heart to not be included in the regular world. It has made them happy to see and to know that they are not alone. All of the animals have taught and helped each other with their new skills. This has brought them all together in their special community called Harmony Island. The story tells us all that we all need is to believe in each other. We don’t know what each other knows that could help us. We should not judge anyone who talks, sound, or look different then who we are. We need to remember that we are all different and special, especially in God’s eyes. We were created with our unique skills and abilities threw Him. Finding ways to hurt and abuse each other is not necessary. Life is already difficult for everyone. We don’t need to add to each other’s pain. Harmony Island represents the world of how we should live and try to become. It is not the world that we live in. It is the world that we should create. Harmony Island gives you a place to envision and explore in your mind. God Bless and hope we could all live and feel as good as Harmony Island. aHello, Daddy!
Hello, Julie! What's up? Daddy, I was with my friends today. We were talking. I felt uneasy because they new more than me. What do you mean they new more? They new about the world. Everyone of my friends have already had a boyfriend or girlfriend. The girls have evey change physically and they even changed the way they look on the outside. What is it that you want? I want to understand the world too. I dont' want to feel that I haven't learned anything either. How do I learn about the world Daddy? You and Mommy keep me around you so much, that I feel that I don't know anything. I also want to look and feel more beautiful. I don't want to feel like anyone will not like me. I didn't know you had these feeling inside of you. Yes, Daddy I do. I feel like I am behind in my learning. I am afraid that it will effect how people see me. I don't want people not feel that they can't talk too me. Yes, Julie. You are right. Your Mom and me had so many experiences that we were trying to protect you from our bad times. That's not right. Isn't that how you and Mommy gained your knowledge. In Sunday school, they keep on talking about wisdom. How do you gain wisdom about what's good or bad if you don't have any experience? That's true. You can't tell people what is good or bad if you never experience anything yourself. I don't want to be weak in knowledge. I want wisdom as well. I don't want just Godly wisdom. I want worldly wisdom in a safe way as well. Can I combine the two together? Where can I get safe wisdom? You can gain wisdom through the television by looking at the news programs, reading the newspaper, magizines, radio, and even listening to your friends. You can also ask us anything you want. Daddy, can you teach me how to protect myself with words, so I don't get hurt by others? I want to be strong. Why do you feel that way? I don't want anyone to hurt me. I want to keep people from looking at me as weak. I want to be able to communicate with my family as well. Yes, Julie. I understand. All experiences in the world are not good for everyone too experience. It is OK for people to understand the things that go on in the world. How would you like that to start off? That would be great? What would you like to talk about? I want to talk about my body, fashion, transportation, types of people, strong expression through words, sports and even dating. That is a whole lot. I know Daddy. I feel like I don't have any communication skills. I don't want to grow up and not know anything. I don't want to be behind. Well, we have a lot to talk about. Since, I know you want too know about sports. I can find other things to teach you as well. My friends been telling me that the young ladies in their family are learning just as much as the guys. I will get some hep from them to help my to teach you. Oh, that is great Dad? Thank you for wanting to help me. Your welcome. I will talk to your mother to tell here that we have some work to do. I know she will be happy to hear how her young girl wants too learn and be a strong young lady. Let me get back to preparing the meat for our family evening cook out. Oh, thanks again Dad. (Time goes by) Hello, Jonathan. I am here from the grocery store, How is the food coming along? Hi, Michelle. It is coming along fine. The meat is almost prepped for the grill. Your parents called. They said they will be here in about two hours. They are going too pick up my parents as well. Our sister and brothers will be over soon as well with their families. Oh, while you were gone. I had a talk with Julie. About what? She came too me asking for help in here communication about the world and wanting new experiences in her life. She also want to know how to defend herself with words. She also wants too feel more beautiful like here friends. I didn't know she was feeling this way. Yes, she has. She doesn't want to feel left out about learning. She said herself that she wanted more wisdom. She even said Godly widom isn't enough. She was even smart to say, how do you know what is good or bad if you don't have any experiences. Jonathan, that already express that some wisdom already started. You're right Michelle. I want to know how you feel about helping her too learn? We can teach her together. I am OK with it. Let's tell here the good news. I know she can't wait. Julie! Yes, Mommy! Come down stairs. Ok, Mommy! Your father told me what you two were talking about. I told him that it was OK to learn about the world and other experiences you ask him about. Your Dad and I will have no problem working together to teach you . We will even as your grandparents for help as well. Oh, that's great! Mommy and Daddy, I love the both of you. We love you too. Mommy, again thank you. Knock! Knock! Who's there? It's your grandparents. Go answer the door Julie. Hello, Grandpa and Grandma to the both of you. How is everyone doing, Michelle. Everything is great Mom. Jonathon and I have a request for the all of you. What is it Michelle? Julie expressed to us that she would like know about the world and have more experiences. We both would like to have all of you to guide her and express to her the differences in the world as well. Jonathon, why do you feel that is necessary. First Dad, it was brave of Julie to talk to me and ask if she could learn. She wants to grow up and be a strong young lady. She even expressed herself that Godly wisdom isn't enough. She also said, how do you learn if something is good or bad if you don't have experiences. I expressed to her already that everyone can't experience everything. But, she can still learn about it . She accepted that decision. Michelle, Julie is really becoming a really smart you lady already. I know Mom. We just want you to help her in the history of how things were long time ago. We agree to help her, Jonathon. We agree too, Michelle. Jonathon, call Julie and lets tell her the good news that her grandparents will help her as well. Ok, great Dad. Thanks to all of you. Julie, come down stares Yes, Daddy. Your grandparents have some good news for you. Your mom and dad told us how you want to have knowledge about the world. All of us agreed to help you. Oh, really! Yes, we agreed! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Jones. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Smith. You're welcome! You're welcome! Well, everyone lets start preparing the picnic and even celebrating the growth of Julie, our grandchild. Knock! Knock! Who is there? Michelle, its your sisters and brothers. Ok, come in the door is open' How is everyone? We are all fine Michelle! How is everyone else! We are great, Justin! What is new? Amy, we were all talking to our parents about helping Julie to grow in her knowlege of the world. That's really big! Yes, it is Mike! Can we help in any way? What do you mean Marly? We have been waiting for the both of you to get on board with the rest of us. We already have been teaching our childen about the world. You have, Marla? We all have Michelle. Why didn't you say anything? We new how strong you were in your Christian faith like the rest of us. We just were waiting for you to come join us. It seems like Julie open your eye for you. You have, Marla? Yes, we all have. How,can we all play a part to help you? Chris, all of you and your children all have different experiences. Can we get all of our children to become close and to learn from each other. That shouldn't be too hard. Luckily, they already love each other. How about we sit down with all of them during our picnic and ask them about building a close bond with each other. To know that they has each other's support. That is a great idea, Chris. Well, in the meantime. Lets get set up for our family picnic. Ok, Mary. We will have a family meeting after we eat. Agreed! The After Math After everyone had a good time for their Sunday picnic as a family, they all came together to start a new bond together. They spoke to the cousins about coming close and helping each other to learn. The grandparents stepped in and taught all of their children and grandchildren about the pass. Julie began to feel more self- confident with herself. Julie felt even better having her cousins behind her. Her cousins felt even more like her friends. Nobody had a reason to tease each other because they all learned how to help and love each other for who they were. The moral of the story is that we all have something to learn from each other. There is no need to look down on each other because someone is different. You never know when it will be the person you wlk away from who may be able to help you. Chapter One: A Year In School
"Jason." "Yes, said Carla" "Did you make any friends in school today?" said Carla. "No , I did not make any friends. Did you make any friends?" said Jason. "No, I did not make any friends either." said Jason. "Carla, I have been wondering. Is there something wrong with me? Why can't I make any friends?" "I have been thinking the same thing Jason. I am not good enough to make any friends." "What is so different about us? I have so many questions, Jason?" "I have so many questions too, Carla." "Do you feel different than the other kids at school?", said Carla. "Yes, I do. Have you noticed the kids at school? They seem so mean. They will not let me talk, play, or eat lunch with them," said Jason. "The kids in my class will not let me talk, play, or eat lunch with them either," said Carla. "Carla, did we do anything wrong?" "I don't know, Jason." "Jason, I don't know how anyone would not want to be your friend. You are quiet, but can have your moments when you are funny. I know you would be there for your friends because you are nice. You are a lot of fun to be around. I enjoy having you as a brother, especially when you help me with sports." "Carla, you are quiet just like me but you are very interesting, especially when it comes to music. You are also nice, caring, and a lot of fun. Others would enjoy the jam sessions that I have with you. I know that you would be a great friend, just like you are a great sister." "Jason, do you think we could talk to Mom or Dad about how we feel?" "We could try, Carla. But first, let’s take time to write all our questions out for Mom or Dad. Hopefully, they can help us understand how we feel." "So, what do you want to ask them?" said Jason. "I want to know about my heart and people. My heart does not feel like it is there. I want to know why people are the way they are." said Carla. "That is good, Carla." "What do you want to know, Jason?", said Carla. "I want to know what it is that I am doing is wrong? Why do the kids blame and make me feel like I have to be perfect? It's always my fault if we lose in gym class." "Those are good questions, Jason. I have been thinking the same thing." "Are we strong or weak, Jason?” said Carla. "I don't know. I don't know who we are, Carla. I know that it feels like we don't fit in the world." said Jason. "If we didn't have each other Jason, what would we do?" said Carla. "I don't know, Carla. I am glad that we do have each other to lean on," said Jason. Chapter Two: The Talk "Hey Mom," said Carla and Jason together while in the kichen. "What's up?" said the mother. "We would like to talk with you," said Carla and Jason. "About what," said Mom. "We would like to talk with you about who we are," said Jason. "We have a lot of questions," said Carla. "Why do you have questions, " said the mother. "Things just don't feel right. We both think we are different than those around us. It doesn't seem like that we fit in with the other kids around us," said Jason. "Well, I will take time to answer your questions. Let me finish up with the dishes. Go in the living room and prepare your questions," said mother. "Ok and thank you, Mom," said Carla and Jason with excitement. So, Carla and Jason went into the living room to prepare their questions and to get ready to talk with their mother for their special talk about who they were. Carla and Jason are so excited to understand if there was something wrong with them. They would soon learn how special they really were. So, the mother came in and said, "Are you ready? What would you like to know? What is on your mind? Who would like to start?" "I'll start," said Jason. "Carla and I feel that we are different. We are having trouble making friends in school. Nobody cares to eat lunch, talk, or play with us in school." "We feel that we are not good enough to be apart of the group. Like in gym class, nobody wants us on their team. If the team we are on lose, it is our fault that we loss. We always have to be perfect. What is wrong with us, Mommy? Why do we feel so different on the inside? Is there something missing inside of us?" said Carla. "Oh, my God," said the mother. "That is alot of questions. I did not know that the both of you felt this way. You are not the only ones that feel this way, even adults feel this way too. The both of you are really special children. You both have really pure and special hearts that were given to you by God. There is nothing physically wrong with you. As you grow up, you both will become stronger to where you will know how to deal with the outside world and still be able to keep your natural strong, pure hearts. The children you are dealing with don't know that they are losing the chance to meet and be friends with two very nice young people. Those you meet now will hardly remember you as you get older. I know you want to be a part of the group. But the group doesn't know how to deal with people who are different. What is special about the both of you is that you are older and more mature then the kids in you school. So, you are eight years old , but inside you are already 14 years old." "Tell me, what has been going on in school," asked Mom. "We get teased in gym class. The kids don't want us on their team. The gym teacher doesn't say anything," said Jason. "When we go to eat lunch, none of the kids will allow us to eat with them. Remember, Jason and I aren’t in the same class. I am in 2A and Jason is in 2B," said Carla. "Also, during recess time, none of the kids will not talk or play with us," said Carla. "Have you spoken to the teachers?" asked the Mother. "NO," said Jason. "We are scared. There are too many children. We don't want the children to tease us anymore." "Oh, I am sorry. I am glad you told me. I will see what I can do to help the both of you. But, whatever happens know that you both are very special to God, Me, and your Father. God created two very special and beautiful children that we are proud to call our own." "We love the both of you," said Carla and Jason together. Chapter 3: A Very Special Summer After school had ended for the summer, Carla and Jason were very happy. They both were very happy to be away from the kids at school. While playing with each other on a Saturday afternoon, Jason noticed something very special. "Carla, do you see what I see?" "No, Jason, what do you see?" "I see a family moving into Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s old house." "Who could it be? I also see a boy and girl with them as well. Do you want to go and meet them?" said Carla. "Yeah, that would be great. May be we could be friends," said Jason. So, Carla and Jason walked over to Mr. and Mrs. Brown old house. They introduced themselves to their new neighbors. "Hello, what is your name?" said Carla. "My name is Mark." "My name is Christine." "Where are you from?" said Jason. "We are from North Carolina," said Mark. "We are glad to have you move into the neighborhood," said Carla. "Thank you, but we are a little sad," said Christine. "Why?" said Carla. "We had to leave our friends to be next to our grandparents who need help," said Mark. "Well, can we be your friends? We don't have any friends either. That way we would have each other to play with. Do you know what school you will be attending?" said Jason. "Yes, we do. We will be attending Mount Calvary," said Christine. "That is the school we attend. What grade will you be in?" said Jason. "We will be in the third grade," said Christine. "We will be in the third grade too!! Let's become friends!!" said Carla. "Do you know if your are in the A or B class, yet?"said Jason. "I am in 3A," said Christine. "I am in 3B," said Mark. "Great," said Carla and Jason together. "Carla and Christine can eat and have class together. You and me can eat and have class together," said Jason. "We can all get together and play during recess time," said Carla. "I can't believe it!! We are going to have so much fun together. We will go to school together and play in the neighborhood," said Christine. "Yes, we will," said Carla. "Well, we are going to let you go so you can finish moving in. We can get together and go to Magruder Park and play together," said Jason. "That is great," said Mark. "Good-bye" everyone said together. .............Later that day................ "Mommy, guess what?" said Carla. "What," said mom. "Jason and I made some new friends in the neighborhood. Their names are Christine and Mark. They moved into Mr. and Mrs. Brown old house. They will be going to Mount Calvary and be in the third grade like us," said Carla. "I am so happy for you. You see how God answered your prayers. Now you both will have someone to bond with and have special times together, " said, Mommy. .................Later that night..................... Jason and Carla said their prayers together and thanked God for the new friends that God had given them in the neighborhood. They both began to feel good about themselves as young people with big hearts. So, they both know now that God did not forget about them and He heard their prayers. ....................In the future........................... They all continued to stay and be close friends for the rest of their lives. They went to different colleges but always came together and build new memories with each other. .................To all little children............... Just know that if you feel different than those around you. You are a unique person. You may be smarter or have wisdom than those your age. It is OK. It may not make sense or feel good now, but it will all come together and make sense when you are older. The part of you that you feel is missing, God will give it to you when you really need it and you can still keep you natural inner beauty. You are already beautiful on the outside too. Hello, Mommy!
Hello, Mary and David. How are you? What happened today in school? We are fine. In school today, Mrs. Cox asks us to write a story about what we want to be when we grow up, said Mary. I never thought about what I wanted to be, said David. I haven’t either, said Mary. What can we be Mommy? said David. You can be whatever you want to be. I chose to be a lawyer. Your dad works in construction. What did you do to become a lawyer? said Mary. Well, I went to college and took classes to get a degree in law. I had to pass a bar exam to become a lawyer. Since, I also want to understand people minds. I also took psychology courses as well. Oh, that is neat. What did Dad do to work in construction? He went to school to learn Math and drawing courses. He had to learn how to measure. He also had to learn how to work with different equipment to build the tall buildings. You know the signs you see around the neighborhood that say, Johnson Building Company. That is where your father works. He is working toward being a sight manager. Oh, that is great. So, every time we see Johnson Building Company, we can think of our Daddy. Yes, you can!! How do we decide what we can be? said David. Well, you can think of what you would like to do? I like animals, drawing, and gardening, said Mary. Yes, I see how you like to look at the animal programs on TV, and gardening with me on Saturday. You also like making your grandparents cards with pictures on special occasions. Those are nice things you can do. I like music and dancing. I also like the science class when we were talking about space. I didn’t know we had more than one planet other than the earth. Yes, David. They’re more than one planet. I see how you like to dance to all of the different music with your cousins at the picnics. Yeah, it’s so much fun to try different moves. I like those science programs on TV as well. It looks like both of you like some form of science. Mary, you like animals. David, you like space. You both also like different forms of art as well. David, you like music. Mary, you like drawing. Gardening can also be a form of art if you would like to help people design their yards to look pretty. Did you know that you can start experiencing the things you like? We can!! said David and Mary. Yes, one place you can go to is the zoo where you will see a lot of animals. Another place is the museums. You can go to the air and space and animal museums to learn about space and see the creation of pass animals like dinosaurs. You can go to the air and space museum to see what the planets look like and even the space ships that the astronauts travel in to the planets. Oh, that is neat!! Can we go, said David and Mary? Yes, you can. Well, we will go this summer to get you started on your dreams. We can even get you into programs for your art and dance classes as well. I’ll keep working with you Mary with the gardening you like so much. Thanks Mommy, said David. Thanks Mommy, said Mary. As you said Mom, we can be anything we want to be, said David. Mary, we have so many ideas to write our story on what we want to be. Guess what, we should add some pictures to our story to make it even more special. That’s a good idea David. It will even show how hard we are able to work on our dreams. Inspiration We can be anything you want to be. You don’t have to do and be just one thing in your life. Having more than one desire is good because if one doesn’t work out you still have another dream in front of you. Learn as much as you can out in the world. God will bring it all together to make you a complete person in your life. Written on August 22, 2016 Typed on October 3, 2016 |