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February
by Cynthia E. Jones
February, 2005
Rich... with much more then the sweets we give.
February, the shortest month and definitely filled to its capacity. While
marking the death of a Saint that gave with his life for his love of Christianity,
America also marks the lives of brilliant
African-Americans that gave tremendously of themselves. At 
African-American Literature, you will find many wonderful reads and introductions including the first African-American writer as well as civil writers. Biography.com also contains a growing list with one of my favorite authors and poets of all time, Maya Angelou.
During this month, many are thinking of valentines to share with one another. The little romantic notes of love consisting of poetry, songs, flowers and sweets. The man responsible for all of this was actually considered a Saint for his abiding love for his God even when Christians were being executed for marriage and for their religion. All the while St. Valentine held strong to his undying love and did die a martyr but with never losing sight of his beliefs.
The Magic of Thinking Big
Before leaving
Ohio, our daughter had to double up on her school work to complete the grading period
for the transfer. Her teachers were impressed with her dedication to her goals. I have been impressed too. It was explained to her Dad and me that Mr. Sanchez was very emotional
when he announced to the class that he would be looking for a new copy
over winter break to replace this one. The one he was holding up for the
them all to see. The one used time and time again to illustrate a message
that could change any one of his students course of action. Torn, faded
and marked with many personal notes of teaching previous classes to never
settle for NO. He handed his copy of The Magic of Thinking Big to my
daughter Ashley. He told her "this copy is now yours" and reminded her to
hold onto all that she believes in, that she can accomplish anything. Although I was not there, I did get to meet this magnificent teacher that
is surely one of those that has changed my daughter's life. The book is a
powerful read and should be a high school requirement for all juniors and
seniors before graduating.
Life is Changed
My family and I were on the road, considered homeless I guess, on our way
to a new duty station. We briefly heard of the horrible tragedy that had
taken place over the holidays. Asia was finding ways to survive and cope
with what nature had dealt them. Our world had been geographically
changed. As the days went by, it really put things in perspective for us when we were
complaining about our long trip in a small camper with 2 adults, one really bored
teenager and 2 pets. However, we did have a place to go, we were aware of
our reasons. We truly had nothing to complain about indeed!. There was light at the end of our tunnel.
Now we can shed some light at the end of their tunnel and help Tsunami victims
with our donations to the American Red Cross.
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