Thursday, June 12th, 2008 |
God allows miracles to happen when its least expected. March 23, 1991 my mother’s first child myself Jocelyn Marie Blake was born. When I was born they had discovered that I had run out growing room in my mother’s womb so my legs were not able to develop properly. My mother was happy despite my complication. However, because of this complication other problems had raised. The doctor told her that there was something wrong with the bones in my legs. My legs were severely bowed and my bones were too soft and I wouldn’t be able to walk. With a broken heart my mother took this piece of information and returned home. She refused to believe what the doctors had said and went on her own search. (more…)
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 |
Recently I put up a sign that said “Nothing is too hard for God” and people started throwing stones at it, so I took it down. Now I’ve put it up again and I will leave it up no matter what.
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 |
Never before have a woman, African American, Mexican American, Mormon, and the oldest man that has ever campaigned for presidency at seventy one years old who was a war time hero run for presidency of the United States of America. Years ago, this would not have been possible, but now, the opportunity for this change has opened its doors. This is a time in history that I am fortunate to experience at a young age.
This situation has proven to be a monumental moment in history. We could have never imagined how this could have taken place. For over two centuries, blacks have undergone the hardships of slavery. For over two centuries, women were not able to vote or speak out on many issues. Mexican American were discriminated against because of their heritage. Those of different religions were criticized as their religious views were not the same as others. As the years staggered on, those who were being discriminated against decided to take action. They decided that enough was enough and participated in the Civil Rights movement, women’s protest marches, and boycotts. They stood up and peacefully demanded their rights.
Many leaders spoke out about freedom for people of every race, color, gender, religion, age, and nationality. Martin Luther King’s wish was that no one will be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character in his I Have a Dream speech. There would be no regression, but progression for peace and harmony.
I am fortunate to see many diverse things happening. I have never seen so much excitement and participation on the political campaign trail for presidency. The excitement of Barack Obama can only be compared to the Robert Kennedy campaign era for his presidency.
I am more in tune to politics now as this historical making moment is occuring. I yearn for the opportunity to vote for the next president of the United States, but unfortunately, my birthday month falls one month short after the election. My hope is that a president will be elected fairly, one who will lead this country to the standards that it was founded upon and become the greatest power on earth.
This presidential election is what many people who fought for equality would have wanted to wittness. It took years for this moment in history to occur and I am proud to be a witness and experience this historical making moment in my lifetime.
Rachel Jones
Winning entry for March! Thanks, Rachel for submitting your wonderfully insightful entry for From My Experience.
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