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Amanda1201
June 8, 2007

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ok... the other lo i did for this was just way unbalanced and it was driving me crazy. Plus... being in the rush i was in, i forgot to include a very important part of the journaling. so... here it is again. For those of you who saw the previous version... sorry about that! =) For those of you who haven't - the journaling is a bit raw, but there was just no other way to do it. This was a difficult conversation for me to have with him at age 6. wow... i thought i had so much more time. sigh.

JOURNALING: My heart was just broken today when I had to have ths conversation with you. It's not at all that I take the suject lightly, it just makes me sad that it's time for you to be introduced to such things. You brought it to my attention today (in a very confused tone of voice) that while playing with some neighborhood friends, one of the kids informed you that he does not like white people because they are all killers and all belong to the KKK. I could not believe what I was hearing. Now, keeping in mind that this child is only 7 years old and clearly has some things a little mixed up, I simply stayed calm and let you finish. I took a deep breath and a big gulp and simply accepted the fact that this conversation was inevitable. We went on to discuss the word "racism" (which I had to actually sound out for you, as you had never heard the term) and what it means. We discussed what the KKK is and what the thought process is behind it as best as I could explain it, not understading it myself. It has never occured to you to give a second thought to the difference in the way you look in contrast to anyone around you, and this sweetheart is a wonderful thing, especially at this age, while your heart is still being molded. You see, I really wanted this conversation we had today to be a shock to you and to seem completely foriegn so that what I had to say about it would stick with you. Because you will hear comments and opinions of this nature all around you. Even some of the people we know, love, and trust (*typo fixed*) share these type of views... some in our family, even. But do not let that confuse you. You keep your heart focused on God and He will show you the right way. I do hope that you always remember today and how frustrating, and even hurtful it was for you to try and convince someone that they need not worry... that your heart is good. For this will hopefully prevent you from ever treating anyone around you in this manner and allow you to look inside for what you like, or even dislike about them. Your highest calling is to LOVE... make no mistake about that. Never let anyone or anything compromise that, baby. It's just not worth what it does to your heart and to the hearts of those around you. I love you, bud, and thank you for coming to me. [date stamp reads: deep conversation 05.28.07]


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