Home Sweet Home

I found this article interesting because there are a lot of homeless people in not only America but, all over the world. Every Sunday I go to Camden for church and there are countless amounts of homeless people standing on the corners begging for work and money. Today’s economy has put a lot of people in a difficult situation due to the fact that they have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and other necessities that need to be taken care of in order for them to survive everyday life. Mr. Diamond, the latest in long time commissioners, has taken a stand that most people wouldn’t dare to engage. I find it ironic that the saying “people are one paycheck away from being on the streets” has actually become a reality.

Poetic Justice

For my Kite Runner Project/Paper Choices I intend to use poetry for my project. I believe that poetry will be the best way to express the way I felt while reading the book.

"In an instant, the child goes from being a family member to being a memory."

 While reading "Through the Eyes of a Foster Mom" I began to think of all of the children in the world that have been adopted, fostered, or even left to fend for their lives. I think the most intriguing thing about the article is the lack of concern for the child’s needs. The social worker was more concerned with her own problems rather than the feelings of the child (Dan). I feel that it is important to think of all aspects of a situation when it comes to being a social worker simply because of the fragility of a child’s heart. It was not only heartbreaking to read that Dan became attached to his new family but it is even more upsetting to read that the child went from being a member of the family to a memory. This article displays what it is like in the life of a foster child and it also shows one of the many feelings that they have to endure. Reading this article allows me to see how blessed I truly am and how essential it is to help others in their time of need.