I had to keep going and living

I had to keep going and living

“I am waiting on the bus. I just got back from physical therapy. My back will never be fixed but the physical therapy helps ease the pain. I take the bus three days a week. I served in Vietnam for 28 months and blew up stuff. It was a hard time. I got out of...
I could when other people said you can’t

I could when other people said you can’t

“I am waiting on the bus and going to the bank. I would rather ride the bus than bother anyone else for a ride. I have been in Mobile all of my life. I was hit by a car when I was six years old.  I had two brain surgeries and the doctor said I would never get...
Hugs on Dexter Avenue

Hugs on Dexter Avenue

Before I could get both feet inside the door at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, a short woman wrapped her arms around me. It was a hug of love and family from a woman I had never met. Her name was Brenda and she was the greeter. Her cousin Wanda gave the...