Deneen Washington 1st March 2012

Paying it Forward! I can't believe it is March already. I remember last March, you had your second surgery and I had moved in with you to help you through the rough patches. I slept on that futon in the back room. That became my space. But it was me and you. We would eat and talk, talk, eat and sleep. We both gained weight, For you that was ok, but for me it was a disaster. Every night for 8 month I had a triple scoop chocolate ice cream cone, that was my comfort food. 8 months with all that ice cream. i has re-located to my stomach and buttocks. But i'm willing to spend time erasing my budge. i don't know where i am getting the energy. But I think about my school, the school, the kids, the staff, the community. They give me so much strength. That my transition time has been easier. yes i work with at-risk kids, but they get me out of the bed everyday, There is so much more to do, There are children hurting i want to relieve just a little of their pain, so by me paying it forward to them, Im actually healing my self, Everyday as I do more for others it makes me feel better and not forget about my mom but continuing her spirit in what i do, that makes me happy