Work and life

I began working at the age of 17, bagging groceries in a neighborhood store. I learned a lot about how to treat people, how to trust people, and how to respect them. I worked a number of other jobs until 1999, when I was shot in my left leg during a robbery. So I’m not able to work as I once could. But I can still make people happy by sharing my cooking with them because I love cooking, and it shows in my food.

Fortunately, I’ve found work I can do at Street Sense. Selling the paper lets me interact with people as I did at the grocery store. Our writers’ group helps me open up and write what I feel. That makes me feel really good!

Remember the world does not owe you anything; you have to earn everything. You are also responsible for doing the right thing and helping people who need it. Also, remember God is good and recognizes your good deeds. So I pray for people who have a job they can hold onto. Yes, times are hard. But when you do your best, God will bless you.