For Vanessa,
No, I'm not running for office. I was not trying to single her out as someone with super human abilities. I was filled with admiration for her and how she is handling this tragedy, and I wanted both to put a human face on the tragedy and, hopefully, light a bit of a fire under some who talk about what others should do to solve the problem. As you said, she has been active in the community and been the kind of neighbor we all would like to have. She is committed to her community. I believe we all need to be inspired by stories like hers. I apologize, Vanessa, if I somehow offended you in writing this. I did indeed ask her permission to tell the part of her story that I told. She agreed.
Dottie
On Mar 8, 2005, at 10:22 AM, V.L. Freeman wrote:
Hello List!
Dottie Titus says: I've found a new friend in my community, someone who is awesome in her courage and commitment. And I can't help asking the question: If this woman, in the midst of her grief, can still want to give back to her community, aren't there others out there who can give just a little more of yourself, of your time, of your resources, to help those in need.
Vanessa say’s: First of all does this mother, whom I’ve known for quite some time know that you have done a report about your visit? (Are you running for office too?) Secondly, This mother has been active in the community for many years. Doing what others did not want to, taking care of others children, when they did not take care of their own children. Oh, yes, and as far as I’m concerned, this mother is not new to community, the community is new to knowing and finding out about what those of us that do know her has already known for a long time, a very sweet lady, willing to give her all.
Innovation, everyday entrepreneurship, and creativity are the aims of collaboration."
Vanessa L. Freeman~Hawthorne
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