The month of April is just around the corner and this is one of my favorite months; not because of a birthday or anniversary, but simply for what it brings awareness too. April is child abuse and neglect awareness month and there is a lot coming up. God has called me to make my ministry into a small group at church and to get involved in the Roofsit and Tips for Kids! God is moving in mighty ways and beckoning me on even in the midst of my own healing all He is doign is super exciting! What is the most amazing to me is how our destiny is birthed long before we realize it is there. When i was in 7th grade trying to work through the hurt and pain of my abuse i wrote a poem titled "blue ribbons" and now i am realizing that my poem was the turning point for me where i realized that i wanted to help kids who had been abused and today that desire and dream is becoming a reality. So here is my poem hope you enjoy, mind you its from an 11 year old's perspective:
BLUE RIBBONS
Blue ribbons tied around a tree
If only they represent children let free
Blue ribbons represent child neglect and abuse
April is the month of awareness we should use
The tragedy some must share
They know these kinds of things just aren't fair
These people are afraid to just walk tall
But one day all those ribbons will fall
Blue ribbons falling off a tree
Represent children let free
