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| The women from W.A.V.E multiply love through one young lady who touches other young hearts. |
The following story has many components. I want you to focus on some ladies of action who are changing the world one young person at a time. They are the women from W.A.V.E - "Women Against Violence Everywhere." Some folks talk about stopping violence. These ladies help teach relationship building skills and self esteem development. They help young people form personal foundations that multiply love and servant-hood instead of fear and violence. They are mentioned only briefly. A seed stays briefly under broken dirt and then it grows, Oh! How it grows! Their efforts are causing a ripple effect that will bring a tidal wave of love that washes and restores the broken hearts of young people.
The HOMELESS DUDE Wasn't "HOME"
I took some pizza wrapped in 2 paper plates out to where I thought he was sleeping. I told the young people inside the Youth Center where I was going as I stepped out the side door.
There is a covered area on the side of the church next to the Youth Center. The homeless dude stacked up some mattresses and box springs for walls. The floor is dirt and the wind is frigid as it blows against the cold concrete.
I called into the darkness to see if he was "home." My callings into the shadowy stillness were met only by the sound of the wind. I left the paper plate covered pizza with a napkin on the barred window sill that serves as his night stand.
He usually sleeps on top of one mattress with another pulled over his body for insulation. He's been "evicted" several times and the Police deliver him to a shelter. I don't know why he keeps coming back.
I was my first night back at the Youth Center after a couple of weeks away in heaven - I got married to a wonderful lady who loves God and her neighbors. The first story I heard was about another fight amongst young ladies. It saddens me to hear about people who take the pain that was heaped on their hearts and they enlarge the pain by inflicting wounds on others.
The young people were hungry and they ate mini tacos and waited for pizza. I told them we had to save a few slices for the homeless dude. After dinner, we opened the gym and we were packed until about 9. One of the highlights of the night was the appearance of the ladies from W.A.V.E. They demonstrated commitment and love in action by coming to the Youth Center for an audience of one. All of the girls were absent except for one. They came for the one.
Imagine what Buffalo would be like if we taught our children how to love their neighbors one neighbor at a time. What if we taught them that each individual is just as important as a group of individuals? In a world where big numbers seem to equal success, the ladies from W.A.V.E. are changing the world one young person at a time - that's a more excellent way.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
JLYASDW
"Find new ways,
in as many ways,
in more excellent ways,
on all of your days,
to
show love."
Bob Kuebler
YWAP Director
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