Union Dinner

In my opinion, we all have our moments were. We appear to be skeptical of something that we don't know, or the way that we feel about a certain issue. Sometimes, we attempt to influence others, that our opinion is the right opinion. Without giving that party an opportunity to find the truth for themselves. We as a people in general, tend to have similarities yet through our ethnic backgrounds and beliefs, still yet evident there is an element of seperation.
I am so blessed that my mother taught me that having an open mind was imperative, that I may see with my own eyes the vast range of diversity that was among us. In retrospects, I had my inquiries; but I remained curious, therefore in order to get the answer. I asked many of questions. I was blessed to sit down and have dinner tonight with a couple that had crossed my path. When I was first asked I was a bit skeptical. With that said I prayed about this dinner. Through that prayer I was lead to go and not be in fear. Although this couple appeared harmless. It was an opportunity to meet and have dinner. We talked about their culture, and religion. As we sat down for dinner at the table. While in conversation, I politely interrupted the couple and asked them, "can I pray over the food." As I did this through silent prayer. The wife said, "Oh can you pray aloud".. At that point we joined hands, as I prayed over our dinner. This was my first encouter of having dinner with this couple so I was unsure of the invitation of prayer until we began to join hands and their interests in God was just as great as mines. At the end of the night, I learned how to read Arabic, I also learned that this couple had been through a trying time to get to the states. It's so amazing, when you sit down and have a conversation with people, you learn that the only element that may separate you from one another is a simple "hello" from there, the possibility of gaining understanding is presented.. Which offers you an ability to learn something new.. The experience was great and through that opportunity I was blessed to have met them and now I have created some new friends.

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What a blessing!
I have completed my 2nd magazine interview.. I would like to thank my cousin for the introduction and Gwen Pierce for taking time out of her busy schedule to get a brief story on the new Author.. LOL
This inteview was yet another trademark of the butterfly captured in the heart on my logo. Not sure if you have noticed that are not. Some of you know me, but many of you don't understand and know my thoughts. Ujima was the 1st magazine interview that I conducted that captured this, and as I shared information with Damita, that not only expressed my love for God and my short comings, but how there is possbility in the midst of it all. TheChocolateVoice interview I revealed a little more.
Resolution + The art of possibility = (you fill in the blank.)
2009 was a great year, I learned alot, and actually saw the fruits of my labor. I have also learned that diligence, ice cream, connecting with God, and just stopping to smell the roses, is something that makes me very happy. Thus I will press on and continue to keep these elements very near to me.
I would like to take this time, to thank each and every one of you that are reading this.. In some way shape or form, you have impacted my life in such a way that proves to me, that God has placed angels all around me. It's a feeling I can't explain and a love that I have never experienced before..
I will humbly accept it and share it with others.
In conclusion, my article is available to see on www.thechocolatevoice.com.


Blessings and Happy New Year!