Black

So many mothers are wearing black dresses these days, and no its not for dinner parties or a cultural event. Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Italian or Jewish, Muslim and all mothers. Mothers are laying to rest their babies of all ages. 

I began singing at the age of 2. My son knew how to dress himself, prepare his own plate and could determine hot & cold water to bathe by the age of 2. Because this young mother at the age of 22 worked a night shift at the postal service. And sometimes Dominique did not want to wake me up. But as I slept I dreamed of him knowing he had slipped out of my arms; and immediately I would awake to finding my terrible 2 taking care of me. By allowing mom to rest. And even in death I stand committed to him.

Its not how we lived our lives; in the eyes of someone else. It's how we loved on each other, our children, family, mates and a few good friends; if there are any living of those true friends who appreciated the idea of change. And share the true story behind the journey of those at rest; footprints. 

Tonight I was thinking to myself as I prepared my son to rest. It was 2 days before we talked about a life for his children. It was the night before we would say I love you for the last time. And the next morning his life was robbed. If only I had one more day to say again; its impossible to do Gods work. And love on people that are incapable to respect, communicate and love you back no matter what you give.

We assume to no one another. But no one knows a child; like his or her mother. And even if we fuss & disagree. A son will always seek his mother for love, truth and understanding.

If you never had a bond with your child or children. Love is not dressing them in fancy clothes. "Yelling to the top of your lungs, in bullying a child to hurry in grow up". Are neither is cohabitation a confirmation you own someone. Love is not arguing in a relationship and creating animosity for someone who is willing to give more of; what you are willing to take in the end. And distrust is not loyalty in a friendship.

This song gives me comfort. Someone is in need of comfort as well. Even if you have not lost a child. The idea of losing a child should encourage you to change if not build on that relationship. 

Our race & struggles maybe disputed & segregated. But  heartache is a state no race of man can escape. You Just Don't Know.

In memory of our Sons & Daughters. 

Wealth

https://fortune.com/2020/06/01/black-ceos-fortune-500-2020-african-american-business-leaders/

In 2020 A List of Fortune 500; there were only 5 Black CEO's. And when the cycle of money is broken; what financial window will open? And when we can no longer communicate and respect one another’s sacrifices and lending hands. Who then can we lean on for sincere financial directions. For the children in this generation if not near or closer to struggling without knowledge? And in some situations for no reasoning; but fear to change an attitude and vision.  

Wealth is not always what another person leaves at death, it is not a promissory note to ensure you live your best lives of good fortunes with someone else. Or neither is wealth passed on if there is no financial knowledge to invest in its growth. So why do some people turn into savages with resentment of entitlement for money that was either worked for by someone else. To ensure a mature person establishes the next generation to receive wealth?  

When we are attempting to assist other people who are not money savvy there are things to be considered. Before the trail of endless giving; first establish the understanding with respect of the persons situation and then provide to them guidance in the event they will listen; because some people will allow their circumstances to become your long term obligations. Unrealistic expectations.

And what many of us have learned is this we cannot all live in a mindset of Fantasy Island; where Mr. Roark is not a real person in our real life situations.  

We can all share our work experiences. As for myself a young girl at the age of 13 years of age I worked in the community with many elders; and what it taught me was to mentally prepare my mind for a shift to occur financially in this new generation. And after my only child deceased he had plans to intervene; where greed would turn into rage, spite and present envy.

We can fall behind getting caught up in the $ sign, before investing patience, knowledge and time in educating ourselves on how pennies turn into dollars, and nickels turn into dimes. And for every fifty dollar bill tucked away its closer to reaching a $100 dollar bill on any given day. Because some people are planning around the reality of taking short cuts, plotting, scheming and establishing blind commitments. With the wrong intentions to gain money out of entitlements.  

This may not apply to you today; but do not be surprised once someone is in need of your financial assistance. Are you one day fall short of understanding by investing the money you are holding; was taken for granted. 

Shall we proceed to understanding if not respecting the access in credit and raw tender? Since the Covid-19 has impacted the world financially. Inflation escalated, jobs are being furloughed if not lost, pensions are being replaced with 401k’s, mortgages and rents collapsed, credit lines dropped if not closed with balances that remain in promissory notes of balances still owed. And those welfare benefits will not accommodate the beginning of the domino affect; let’s proceed in doing the math.   

In the event the plans occurs in July, 2021. The question in the meantime is what plans have we made on your own. This example was significant because someone is banking only of this 1yr government plan.  

3600/12=$300 month

The average single parent receiving welfare with at least 3kids under 6yrs of age=$900 month.

3000/12=$250 month multiplied by children under 18years of age.

The purpose of the video; is for us to fix the immature understanding at this level. In order to make it to a new level.