Don't just sit there,do something!

There has been a feeling of unrest in my neck of the woods  lately, mostly due to our countries situation regarding illegal immigration. For the past two days the Latino community of students at my daughter Kennedy's high school organized a school walkout. On Monday i was proud of the  students, proud of the fact that they were standing up for what they believed and peacefully making their voices heard, by walking out of school. I'd rather someone take action then sit on their duff complaining. (that doesn't mean I nessesarily believe their views,it means i believe in taking action)Today, was a bit different when a rival school from our same city walked out of their school and walked on to our campus....I drove past the school this morning and saw my daughters high school surrounded by  police...instantly i got chills. For a few moments i had no idea why police were everywhere with their lights on...why was the school on obvious lock down...what the heck was going on.  That fear of not knowing your child's safety. uncertainty...makes your blood run cold.  I called my daughters cell phone...(I really do love cell phones, especially at moments like this) and hung up....she would see that i called and call me back.) When she called me back she was safe...minutes later we both decided it would be better if i took her out of school for the day. I needed to have her out of what i felt to be a tense situation....I am sure overreacted. But i felt better having her safe at home

I called my art director Laura, at Creative Imaginations to vent a bit. Laura always has this calming affect on me. She is one of the most open minded, compassionate people i have ever met. I vented to her a bit about the protest, and how i felt about it...then it was back to business as usual.  A few moments after hanging up the phone, she sent me an email. Our phone  conversation about protests, and standing up for your beliefs prompted her to think of me and send this link.

Invisible Children  struck a chord so deep i  was brought to tears. I never knew any of these things were going on in Uganda until today....I should have known. We all should know. This is a tragedy beyond measure. I cannot imagine the fear these children are living in...I cannot imagine the fear these children's parents must feel on a daily basis. Laura and I are joining the Global Night Commute on Saturday April 29Th along with my daughter Kennedy and a few of her friends.  I realize I can't just sit herein my comfortable home. I have to get up and do something, be a part of  something good, part of the change I wish to see in the world. I have to start living  with a purpose...I would love to know if any of my readers will be joining me on the 29Th in any part of the country, or the world for that matter. If you can't participate that night please pass the word....maybe we can make a difference...maybe we can open eyes, open hearts and open minds. Together I think we can make a difference.

Comments

[Linda A. (elendae)]

I've been watching the news the past few evenings with my heart in my throat. Here in small town NH we are dealing with different types of issues, none as immediate and frightening as the ones you are dealing with in your area. I pray that the protests will remain peaceful and that the type of violence that has characterized other protests around the world the past few weeks will not take root in our country involving those advocating change, and those advocating status quo. I pray that a middle ground can be found to resolve this issue. Stay safe, Marah - and I would have totally done the same thing you did!

I'm going to look into the site you linked

[Breanne]

what a scary situation. im glad everything worked out.

[christine]

Laura sent me the link and I agree it opened my eyes too. I had no idea. I am glad that you will be going to this, sounds powerful. It is my *A*'s bday that day and we are having her party. I am going to see if my church can be involved somehow though. I totally agree about Laura, we are lucky to have her!

[Adrienne]

GREAT POST!