Mary shares her life.

I have been working on a school project with Mary at S.A.Y. Yes! Part of her assignment was to write about her background. Mary gave me permission to share the story she wrote about her life.

"My name is Ameria Kitchen. I am 12 years old and am in the 7^th grade. My birthday is June 30, 1998 that’s the year I was born. I have 6 sisters and 2 brothers. My brother Carlos went here [Kennedy Middle School] last year. I like having fun and being nice. I love my family and my friends. I want to take good care of my family. I have a mom and her name is Mary Kitchen, and my dad’s name is Horace, and he doesn’t have the same name as us. It is a long story.

My mom and dad always fight and I cry, because kids don’t want their mom and dad to fight so that makes me sad. I am always home. I don’t go anywhere because we don’t have a car, and that is hard for us.

I don't have lots of friends, and I am by myself. It is hard to not have friends, but I have my two grandmas, and my family, and my best friend Ms. Katherine that love me."

I became teary eyed after I read what Ameria wrote. I am thankful to be a friend and mentor in her life. I blessed by the life-giving relationship we have. My heart also mourns and breaks for Ameria. I have so many people in my life who love, pray, and care for me daily. Ameria only has a few. My deepest longing and prayer for Ameria is for her to know our Lord's love and delight. Join me in this prayer.