Peace Justified....

There's so much beauty in Art. I've been able to appreciate the sights with different eyes this week. Yup, you've guessed it, Non Mommy eyes. When I'm with my children, most times I'm quickly glancing because my son is so busy and I have to keep up with him. But for the last 3 weeks, exploring has become my best friend. While most of my pics are that of an amateur, I find beauty in them. 

Today I share the Peace & Justice Statues. I'm not sure if those are the correct names but those were the words inscribed. I immediately thought of niece who is in law school and the countless men and women she will represent. I also thought of the many mothers I know. I know moms who have lost children, moms who have children who are incarcerated and moms who fight for their children daily. Some way shape or form, we're all in this fight for justice and peace. 

I remember being a Youth Worker for the City of Boston. If you know any of Boston's History; the two areas I worked in both had battles within. I worked in South Boston for 2 years and Jamaica Plain for close to 5. South Boston, was filled with racism and hate that stemmed from segregation and JP( as we called It) filled with violence. And here this black woman was put in the middle to make a difference. ( Google me, lol) 

During that time, I witnessed my teens bury parents, bury siblings/ friends, fight for justice and fight to be heard. My heart is filled with sadness and happiness at the same time because if Justice and Peace were for all, the battle would have ended after we buried so many innocent young people. My trauma team and I provided support to so many families that I soon became immune to the job and my face became a regular at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. 

In this life, all I've ever wanted to do was make a difference. All I've ever wanted to do was be the difference in the lives of the young people I encounter. Now that I'm raising a little black boy and a little black girl, I fully understand and feel that I've been prepped for this job all of my life. 

There's no feeling in the world greater than Parenthood. It's filled with a lot of ups and downs but it's also very rewarding. If you stay the course, stay involved, teach your children right from wrong, how to voice their opinions and to live as model citizens, you'll reap positive benefits. Don't get me wrong, you'll fight opposition but if you have it in you to fight, you'll win. 

Today my loves, I challenge you to be a carrier of justice and peace. Carry it with you everywhere you go. Be an ambassador for what's right. That IS what we're teaching our children, Right?!! 

Signed, 

Mother Justice , Mother Peace