To Be Thankful.......

Before I write another email or think about another meeting, I pause to give thanks for:

A God and God-force that keeps the planet and me in balance---when things get crooked.

A wonderful mother who graced this earth for 86 years and raised twelve beautiful, courageous children.

A wonderful wife, two daughters and blessed grandson who calls me "Ba Ba"

A job in education during these tough times.

Community leaders, teachers, mentors and elders who guided me through young adulthood and taught me how be a giver to my community.

A long line of black leaders who stood for something rather than be trampled by injustice.

All the students in my life who have taught me many lessons.

Those unnamed, untutored street teachers who imparted knowledge to me. To the regular eye, they were invisible---yet their pearls of wisdom helped to shape me.

Lastly, the harvest is the result of planting a good seed. The photos are from the garden I tilled in honor of my mother, who passed away in March 2009. I am thankful.