I will take a few words from Forest Gump and say that, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get."
That's so true. January 1, 1990 I was absolutely convinced that I was going to be able to remain in Liberia, West Africa, despite the fact that Charles Taylor and his army of 'rebels' had crossed over into Liberia and were fighting their way towards Monrovia, Liberia's capital. Then, I was sure that my future and the future of my 5 children lay in Liberia. In the school we were building, in the life we were planning. However, that was not the case. I eight months I would be once again living on the South side of Chicago, looking for my daily bread.
August 8, 1990 I got one of my many wake up calls proving to me that life is always changing and to be successful and happy you/we/all must change with life. I could have refused to leave Liberia, because after all, I HAD A PLAN! or I could do as my spirit led me... submit and go with the plan that my God had for me and my family. That plan, once I got in tune, brought us out of an escalating Civil War, through armed check points and rocket blasts, safely back into the arms of my loving family and friends. I am so very blessed to have listened to God's plan. One of my favorite thoughts about change and seeking to understand, comes from a song that jazz singer Dianne Reeves sings, "Be Still, Stand In Love, Pay Attention." Blessings for the New Year.
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Susan
Very good thoughts -
I was wondering Susan what lead you to Liberia and then to write this story?
I was just wondering, we talked a little about it on the bus butmy memory is bad.
Hi Missy,
I was a part of the African Nationalist mbvement in the 1970's. We were focused on making a greater connection with Africa and our family decided that lending our talents to Africa was the best way to move forward. We didn't see a positive route for us here and to be honest, given what I see, I still have serious problems seeing a positive path for African Americans. I think our politicians are steeped in corruption and our people are so fragmented...
I was moved to write my memoir because I want my children to honor their history and to realize that America is just a part of the world and not the center of the known universe, which is how most Americans view it. I hope this answers your question.
It does answer my question, thank you so much.I feel when in school I was not privileged to our history. My mom busted us out of the neighborhood for a better education. While I think that's an advantage I also feel its a disadvantage.
So whenever I meet people who are educated and rich with our history I'm always amazed. One reason I choose my church (Trinity @ 95th St) is the culture of the church.
I'm so looking forward to our contnued conversations.
Take care..
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