This week I will feature our new contributing author. That is why the font is blue,. These are not coming from me. She has a lot to say! Okay, this is silly. I can introduce her.
Her name is Megra Spells and she will reveal more of herself as time goes on. She and I met a million years ago as Crisis Hotline volunteers. She was on the phone with me when I had my first suicide call. While I was talking to the woman, Megra was on the other line contacting the police. We were able to save that young woman's life.
When summer began this year, I received coupons from Sports Authority. Since I am tired of hearing myself walk via my thighs rubbing together and seeing way too much of my self in the mirror, I decided to get into a serious exercise regimen. Any way, the coupons were for $10 and $25 dollars.
I made my purchase and a couple walked up behind me with there items. I turned and offered the remaining coupon to the couple. The husband’s eyes got wide. The wife said “are you sure….you don’t need it”? I said “mam, I have made my purchase and I won’t be using it. We are suppose to help each other, if I have something I can give, I am going to do that.” They thanked me and she went and got a pair of shoes that otherwise, would have stayed in the store. I received several more thank yous as they were checking out…and even in the parking lot!!!
Truly a warm feeling came over me. That is what should be happening now. Not fear tactics; not “I am better than you”…..just kindness, consideration, a sense of community.
That’s all.
For a very long time, no one told African American women that they could fly, so there are very few of them as commercial pilots. This website is for inspiring women to fly. Flying being defined as succeeding. Succeeding defined however you decide. We are simply here to tell you sistergirlfriend, YOU CAN FLY!
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