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To: Miss Marple
many of these folks will actually wind up with a better life, away from New Orleans

Many that I spoke to expressed that sentiment.

I talked to a 17 year old boy about starting school Tuesday morning. He had dropped out this year and not started back. So why not start again? It going to be better than hanging out at the camp, it is a chance to set things right. We talked for quite a while and it is beginning to set in. His life can be different. Gangs are not running the school, the neighborhood. He can leave all that back in the water. It was incredible to see the reality of his new situation sink in to him. After seeing the brutal horror of gang life in its full blown action, there has to be a better way.

321 posted on 09/04/2005 8:12:11 PM PDT by myprecious
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To: myprecious
It was incredible to see the reality of his new situation sink in to him

*sniff*
(way cool)

328 posted on 09/04/2005 8:14:30 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: myprecious

You are bringing us amazing stories, that I'd hoped we would begin to hear. Thank you so much for that!


330 posted on 09/04/2005 8:15:10 PM PDT by A Citizen Reporter
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To: myprecious

Prayers that God will continue to use you.


360 posted on 09/04/2005 8:24:41 PM PDT by hoosiermama (prayers for all)
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To: myprecious

I just had this feeling in my heart, and you are proving it true.
Those who had no hope, no change, no love....this tragedy is giving them a whole new life. A chance to start all over from scratch and do things differently.
I really needed to read that today. Thank you.


362 posted on 09/04/2005 8:25:01 PM PDT by mabelkitty (Lurk forever, but once you post, your newbness shines like a new pair of shoes.)
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To: myprecious

You are certainly doing the Lord's work!


528 posted on 09/04/2005 9:42:56 PM PDT by RasterMaster (Saddam's family were WMD's - He's behind bars & his sons are DEAD!)
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