In the life of Becky

A week in, we're still rollin'- Let the PRAISES ring! There is much to complain about, but in the comparasions of what I have to PRAISE Him about, there is nothing to complain about. This week has been full of blessings in disguise and straight out hitting me in the face.  Last week was mostly a trial week to see what was needed and how can I adjust to what is needed. Tuesday, April 17th, we began the program starting with just one little girl, Maliyahh, and her grandmother. By the end of the program on Tuesday we had four children. It was good, but yet a little disappointing considering I have had a weekly hang out sesh with between 10-15 kids around the block. So, if more than anything, I was confused.  Some Kiddies from Soul Fuel The week continued and on Thursday we had 10 children and Saturday 11. Yesterday, Tuesday, April 24th there was 10 children and half were different children than before. After revamping my whole game plan, I saw what was needed and adj

Down to the wire , Were getting down to the last week countdown until SOUL FUEL has it's kickoff day on April 17th, 2012. I can't express how excited I am, and anxious to say the least. The physical and spiritual hunger of these children and families of Cleveland truly is what keeps me going and is what Soul Fuel is all for. Lighting a fire from with in that shines so bright among the children of the city. The little faces that come see me everyday asking what it is that they can do to help or if we can play a game is what this program is all about.  A week ago, I held a game night at the mission. I didn't advertise the night that largely, mostly because it was our first event and the lack of volunteers would be difficult to handle the amount of kids this night could have had. I simply put a word out to my top group that is loyal daily, and a simple word out to some of the children that had Facebook. We ended up with about 15 children and I had 3 other volunteers inclu