May's Novel "PUSH" by Sapphire

Our novel has been selected! The novel is short and the movie will be out inMay. We will do our next meeting as a dinner and a movie.

"Don't nobody want me. Don't nobody need me. I know who I am...ugly black grease to be wipe away, punish, kilt, changed, finded a job for"[p. 33]. This is the voice of Precious Jones, a viciously abused Harlem girl. At sixteen, Precious is pregnant-for the second time-with her own father's child, and regularly beaten and ordered around by her jealous, reclusive mother. Though she sits dutifully in class every day-"I always did like school, jus' seem school never did like me"[p. 38]-she has remained completely illiterate. Her life seems set to repeat the self-destructive pattern of her mother's, until her principal sends her to an alternative reading class where, with the help of a dedicated teacher and fellow students who have undergone experiences as harrowing as her own, she begins an intoxicating discovery of words, friendship, and, in the process, herself.
Precious's voice-stark and crude yet filled with raw intelligence and even humor-demands to be heard and, once heard, will prove unforgettable.

April Meeting

Hello Ladies,

I hope everyone is or has enjoyed the novel!!!

Our book club meeting is in two weeks. April 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. I know a lot of you wanted an earlier time but I have to work for the next three Sat. until noon. I hope you are able to make it; if not please let me know. The next book has been chosen and all information will be available at the next meeting.


If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Also you can RSVP under the comments so we will have a head count.

I'm so excited. I miss all of you whom I have not seen since the last meeting. Also we have some new memebers who will be attending and we have an open chair for any guest you would like to invite.

Thanks and see you soon!

Death Of An Innocent

Iwent to a party, Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink,
Mom,so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom,
The way you said I would.
I didn’t drink and drive, Mom,
Even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom,
I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I’d get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn’t see me, Mom, And hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,
“The other guy is drunk,” Mom,and now I’m the one who will pay.
I’m lying here dying, Mom… I wish you’d get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom?
My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom,and most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom, I’ll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn’t drink.
It was the others, Mom.
The others didn’t think.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I’m feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
And I don’t think it’s fair.
I’m lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Put “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom.
I’m becoming very scared.
Please don’t cry for me, Mom.
When I needed you,you were always there.
I have one last question, Mom.
Before I say good bye.
I didn’t drink and drive, So why am I the one to die?
Author Unknown

I believe it takes a village to raise a child as the African proverb so elegantly states. Are you willing to do your part? We do all we can to ensure our lives are perfect, but what are we doing to help others! To find the purpose God’s have for your life change is necessary. We can’t keep doing the same thing expecting different results. Achieving God’s purpose may cause you to give up and clean out some things, but the reward will be a Life design by God. I believe if you ask God to show up in your life every day, he want let you down.

My daily prayer

Dear Lord,
Thanks for showing up yesterday. I’m asking you to show up today as well. Lord it is visible in my daily activities that you are ahead of my life leading me to discover my purpose. Lord I believe that when you show up to lead my day, all my problems are handled. I don’t live in fear but by faith. You are the head and not the tail. So, I closed by thanking you and knowing your almighty powers. So, again thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord. Amen
It’s neither hard nor complicated but it does take effort. God is waiting for his invitation to show up in your life.

Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord and He heard me.