The sky was clear blue today and the wind was not so strong.
Today I walked by a maintenance worker outside the Department of Motor Vehicles, a grandfatherly man who was laughing with a cohort. I said hello, and he said, "Good Morning, Precious."
I got in line at the DMV and immediately struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. She gave me a warm smile, sympathy for my laid off work status, and a compliment for my positive attitude.
It took me 11 minutes to my business done at the DMV. Kind of strangely quick and efficient.
I got to work and thanked my coworker Sandra for the Lavendar scented candle she gave me yesterday to light for the one year anniversary since the accident. I thanked her for the love and she replied with, "You're a great soul. I mean that." (So is Sandra. I will miss her and will have to keep in touch.)
I went down Mission Street from the family visiting center where I work for the time being and I ordered a ceviche tostada from Taqueria Cancun. With avocados.
I witnessed a wonderul mom (who reminds me of the movie star Rosie Perez - petite, bubbly, full blown smile and bright eyes) going home with her 11 year old son and 3 year old daughter. A family reunited after being separated by the system. A very happy family
I bought tickets for Jasmine and myself to go to Philly for the Uhuru Solidarity Conference on May 2nd. We will take a trip to NYC afterwards. I also arranged a ticket for a young man who is coming out to the conference. He will fly with us out there. He is great soul too.
I got home and got a card from my friend and comrade Maureen that read, "They who have stepped outside their door have the hardest part of the journey behind them. You can lean on me every step of the way," with a really sweet message inside.
I wear Ned's face on mine proudly today. If I can embody his spirit and be like him - open to the world and people around me, greeting life boldly each day, even the crazy dramas and seemingly endless suffering will not keep me down.
I am looking forward to hanging out with you, Ned at the pond with the rest of the family on Saturday. Love you.
