Facing Adversity 101!!!

Mood: Relaxed
Music: N'dambi "Nobody Jones" CD Pink Elephant

We All Get A Chance In The Fire...,

I have to be honest & say that since Thursday 4PM I've DEFINITELY been that ANGRY BLACK MAN!!! With what I would say are “Justifiable Reasons.” I will celebrate 30 Years of employment with my company in September of this year...

The last 10 years of my career I have been on the Management side of the business. The 1st 7 of those years I was the Supervisor of the State Gas Meter Shop Springfield, the next 2 as a Training & Development Specialist at the Edison Training Center, & last year I was hand-picked to slide into the Materials Management group as an Office Supervisor in Orange Gas...

At no point in my journey have I EVER received anything less than a "Meets Expectations" on my Performance Appraisals. Whether I was a Union or Management employee... This year for the very 1st time in my career I received a "Partially Meets" & I Damn Near Flipped Out!!!

I told my new Manager that this was unbelievable, I could not believe he allowed this to happen to me, & that I was being penalized for issues that have been a problem for over 10 years... Yet now it's my problem to solve & I'm being killed for it... My two employees at that location will tell you that of all the Supervisors they’ve had I was the “ONLY ONE” who even got some of the excess material sent back… That was like a $25,000 reduction in inventory levels… I was FUMING as I sat there listening to the BS!!!

The next day was Friday & I had an all day meeting with our CEO, along with all the Energy Resource Group Diversity Leaders in the company... It took everything in me not to lay my cards on the table & tell him/them what a CROCK OF ISH our entire Performance Management System was... I’ve always expressed it privately, but I knew this WAS NOT the forum to speak those views…

Friday night I performed with my band & that allowed me to use all of that aggression as I laid into the drums beating out primal rhythms... We killed our performance might I add… Saturday morning I had my own Personal Pity Party... This allowed me 2 feel sorry 4 myself, play the woe is me card, & just work on Getting My Mind Right!!! Sunday I was allowed physical exertion as I had my 1st dance lesson for a "Dancing With The Stars" fundraiser I am tapped to perform in... All of those things allowed me some clarity...

Then I saw what I’m using for 2day’s message from Joel Osteen & I knew it was my time for me to take on my albatross, to bear my own cross in order for me to sharpen my own skill sets so I could overcome my own adversity...

Point blank, me & my Manager will not see eye-to-eye again, because I feel like he sold me down the river… But that Will Not affect my relationship to the business & the people I support... You just will not get the INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC & AMAZING AJ!!! U'll get the 150% version rather than the 777% Always On High Beam AJ!!!

2day's Message: Did you know that God has already written out the story of your life? He’s written out plans for your good, plans to prosper you, plans for peace. That doesn’t mean that you won’t go through negative situations. It means that God will use everything you go through to move you forward toward that good plan.

When things happen that we don’t understand, it’s easy to think, “Why did this happen? Why did this friend betray me? Why did this company lay me off? Why didn’t I get that promotion?” But, you can’t let the things you don’t understand keep you stuck on the same page in the story of your life. You have to decide to turn the page so that you can see the victory waiting for you in the next chapter.

If you are facing a difficulty today, know that God’s plan is to turn it around and use it for your good. The story of your life isn’t over! Keep moving forward, keep believing, keep hoping, keep forgiving because your days are written out for good, and it’s time to turn the page and see the blessing He has in store for your life!

MAY UR OWN JOURNEY BE EQUALLY AS DYNAMIC!!!

aljonessr

Adjust UR Sails As We Focus Straight Ahead!!!

Mood: Optimistically Aware
Music: Serato Mixing

Hey It's A New Year & We're Here...,

As January draws 2 a close..., & we’ve had 2 deal with a boatload of snow trying 2 detour our minds… Let's just make sure we're focusing in on the goals we set in order 2 B successful... Don't get complacent this early in the game... U've got 11 months ahead of U in order 2 maximize UR year... Also don’t 4get 2 spoil Urself or treat Urself 2 a lil' sumthin' sumthin' nice... Bcuz U will need 2 stay motivated 2 get off the canvas 2 Do What U Need 2 Do!!!

I live my life by 2day’s message because @ the end of the day I am just a Creative Creature on this planet who’s been given gifts & talents that allow me 2 do xcatly what is stated below… If U really know me…, then U know this is the AJ Blueprint 4 his own life…

I invent, experiment, & grow through the process… I take Incredible Risk (sometimes @ my own detriment), I am a World Class Rule Breaker, & yes I Do Make Mistakes (print this out cause u finally got me admitting it in writing shhhhh…) LOL!!! But the #1 thing I do in my life in spite of ALL my Ups, Downs , Left, Rights, Back, & FWD’s…, IS DEFINITELY HAVE FUN!!!

2day's Message: “Creativity Is Inventing, Experimenting, Growing, Taking Risks, Breaking Rules, Making Mistakes, & Having Fun.” Mary Lou Cook

Bonus Message: This year, I believe, is going to be a year of great harvest for many people. Maybe you’ve been facing some difficulties. Remember, great difficulties lead to great victories.
Maybe you’ve felt like the storms of life have been blowing against you, trying to hold you back. I believe this year that the winds are changing direction, and now they are going to start propelling you forward.

Due season is coming. It’s not time to sit back. It’s not time to let up. It’s time to press forward. It’s time to rise up! Don’t grow weary while doing good. Keep doing good and don’t lose heart because it’s your time, and it’s your season!

By faith begin to declare, “2011 is my year! I’m stepping into a new season. I’m letting go of what didn’t work out. I’m putting on a new attitude and enlarging my vision. I’m going to go into this year with a new fire and greater expectancy. I’m pressing forward to step into my season!” Joel Osteen

aljonessr

M.L. King Day January 17th, 2011

Mood: Reflective
Music: Stevie Wonder "That Girl" Definitive CD Collection

Every year this day comes around I always take a minute to sit back & reflect upon my own life. I LQQK back on my life from the perspective of how much better it has been due to the efforts that Dr. King & other Civil Rights leaders put forth.

I do not work on this day because I want to always honor what this man’s legacy means not just to me…, but to all of Black America!!! Think about it from this perspective… LQQK how many holidays there are across the American calendar… How many of them honor someone who LQQKS like me, went through the struggles I go through, & comes from a place I come from??? Xcatly!!! That alone will make me honor this man…

Before this day became a National Holiday, I was already in take the day off mode. I would take the day off without pay before my company guaranteed you could have it as a Floating Holiday. For me, it was never about the $$$’s, it was about honoring a true American Icon.

Due to the racial climate of Amerikkka during his lifetime, many have worked hard to use his human shortcomings against his legacy. Ms. Coretta Scott King was truly a Queen Under Xtreme Duress!!! Because not only did she lose her husband, her children’s father, & her life partner; but she had to do that whilst people were taking Pot Shots at her husband’s life work…

Although named Martin Luther, NO, he was No Saint!!! But the greatest measure of any human being is in doing a life’s work that is built around bettering the lives of others. The ultimate measure of a human’s life is in giving up your own life inside of that process…

I have often questioned myself & asked myself, would I have been willing to put myself out there on the front lines??? Would I have been willing to get spit upon, yelled at, beat upon, attacked by dogs, drenched by powerful water cannons, shot at, imprisoned in jail, getting house burned, getting it bombed, & my family threatened as I worked closely alongside this Amazing Leader???

My Ego & Strong Personality Say “HELL 2 DA YEAH!!!” That quiet inner voice inside me, questions my own validity & says, “AJ You May Have Just Stood On The Sidelines & Watched The Parade Go By!!!” Honestly I DO NOT KNOW??? But somehow I feel deep down in my bones I would’ve been an active player because of my krazy dominant personality…

So LQQKING back over all this time, I also ask myself how would Dr. King view the progress we’ve made as a Race Of People??? 1^st & foremost I know he would be TOTALLY THRILLED @ the fact Barack Obama is The President Of The United States!!! That would be the one place in his life where he would know he’s made an incredible difference… Xspecially given Barack’s MLK like oratory presence… Our President is truly an eloquent speaker coming after the heels of the fumbling, bumbling, George Bush. No disrespect to Bush, it just wasn’t his strong suit…

Now on the State Of Black America & it’s Urban Xsistance…, I think he would be disappointed. We’ve done a HORRIBLE JOB in passing the torch of Civil Rights education down to the next generation. We’ve allowed basic human decency & self respect to sink to levels that pain me… We’ve allowed mediocrity to become the norm & have shunned Xcellence & Education…

Harlem is damn near white, Da Hood (even B4 this devastating recession) is becoming worse battle zones than ever, & where is that next incredible galvanizing Black Leader on the scene who can reach our people to help us get back to the business of a Great & Rich People??? We can’t put it all on Barack’s shoulders… He needs H-E-L-P!!!

My charge to each one of us is what are we doing to continue Dr. Martin Luther King’s incredible work??? I would ask you to pick one thing & work on that as your platform. My work is around the next generation & doing things to help them reach their potential.

I’ve done Celebrity Reading, mentoring, & aligned myself with various organizations that allow me the chance to share the GOOD THINGS I’ve learned along the way so they won’t have to make the mistakes I did growing into an adult. That’s my way of trying to affect Positive Change into the next generation as I provide a bridge between our past history & their uncharted futures.

2day I give thanks to an incredible man, a preacher with a gift of voice, & a vision of equality that paved the way for me to be considered an American in this great country we call America. I’m not 1/5 human, I’m not a slave, or a boy… I am a man who is standing on the shoulders of the Giants B4 me… I appreciate all you’ve done for me as I promise to continue passing your words & wisdom on for the rest of my life… Peace, Blessings, & Love!!!

The Bro J!!!

Prince Concert @ Izod Center, NJ 12.15.10

Prince “Welcome 2 America” Concert
The Izod Center East Rutherford, NJ
Wednesday December 15^th, 2010

Prince hasn’t toured NJ since his Musicology Tour in 2004/2005!!! So we were all primed 2 C him. His new “Welcome 2 America” tour had us all Xcited & we COULD NOT wait 2 C what this adventure would be.

Prince promised no 2 shows would B the same because he has a diverse line-up of acts he can pull from scheduled 2 open up for him. So I made sure I got 4 tickets in the Upper Level for Opening Night Tuesday December 16^th so I could take Da Family with me… I’ve succeeded into corrupting them into loving Prince (ALMOST) As Much As I Do!!! ROFLMAO!!!

Well imagine my surprise when I get an email from Ticketmaster stating that the show had been cancelled & they would either a) Refund My Money or b) Give Me Comparable Tickets To The Wednesday Night Show!!! Funny thing was I had 2 make that decision by the deadline they imposed which was my birthday…

I thought this was an email prank & folks was trying 2 trick me into giving up my credit card information so I ignored it. Radio was still advertising tickets 2 the Tuesday night show so I wasn’t even worried.

When I went to the Izod Center site they said the show was cancelled. 1nce I got that confirmation I immediately opted 4 the Wednesday night show… Upon arriving I noticed the “End Zone Seats” in the upper level were curtained off… As the crowd filled in it seemed 2 me as if they Could Not sell the venue out…

There seemed 2 B plenty of empty spaces sprinkled throughout the arena… That made me think maybe that was why the Tuesday night show was cancelled??? Could there have been a lack of ticket sales 2 Prince??? Say Whut??? It’s Official, There Is DEFINITELY A Recession Now!!! ROFLMAO!!!

From my seat it was clear 2 C that Prince was utilizing the same “O+> Symbol” stage setup he used during his Superbowl Performance. He was set up in the “In The Round” so that made ALL seats available in the venue…

When the lights dimmed, 1^st up was Latina Bass Playing/Singing Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding. This woman is an amazing talent. A voice like pure honey, formidable bass technique, & not hard 2 LQQK @ either!!! She had the Angela Davis Super Afro working!!!

Funny Sidebar: My bass player in my band is like best friends with her previous drummer Otis Brown. He was able 2 hang backstage with them when they performed @ Jazz Venues in NYC & he’s totally in love with her. He calls her, “His New Baby Mama!!!” I immediately texted him & told him “Yo Baby Mama Is Onstage LQQKIN’ All Sexxxy & Ish & She’s Playing Her Azz Off JUST 4 ME!!! Sorry Son, U’ve Been Replaced!!!” ROFLMAO!!!

Only issue was in my opinion, she’s not a “Stadium Artist!!!” She’s much more suited 4 nice intimate venues. It was hard 2 hear her whispy vocals & I know they ALWAYS SABOTAGE the opening acts so they Do Not outshine the headliner… But you could tell she was seriously kicking arse… She did surprise me by playing an electric bass 4 a couple of songs as she funked it up a lil’ bit… But she’s known more for her acoustic jazz based skills.

Next up was Donny Hathaway’s baby girl Lala Hathaway. Since she’s closer 2 an R&B artist she worked so much better in the venue. She’s been recording since like 1990…, but she hasn’t had like that MAJOR BREAKOUT HIT!!! She has a few singles here & there that moved the crowd as her more radio friendly sound tickled our ears… I really know her more from her work with bass player extraordinary Mr. Marcus Miller & struggled 2 recognize NE of her music…

Then Prince came out with his traditional being rolled through the crowd hidden inside a Flight Case (wit his lil’ azz)!!! They slide him under the stage & the applause starts 2 become deafening as the band begins elevating the music since they were already on stage.

Prince rises up thru the floor with his guitar & 4 the life of me I cannot remember his opening song??? He was in rare form as his band was already kicking like a well oiled machine. He utilized three female background singers including newly balded Shelby J who was the star of that trio… They floated around the stage with him. He gave them a feature spot on a Sarah McLaughlin song & they destroyed their harmonies…

The band was camped out in the circle of His Symbol. He had a woman on bass who DID NOT LQQK like Rhonda Smith (who was able 2 walk the stage with Prince). Music Director Renato was back on keys, there was a new woman on keys plus singing background vocals that I did not know, uber drummer John Blackwell Jr. was holding down the drum chair again pounding out animalistic rhythms, & Prince had Morris Hayes on keyboards like 100 feet off the stage where they crowd could watch him up close & personal surrounding by his arsenal of electronic sounds…

1^st comment out of my mouth was “I Just Turned 50 December 7^th, This Cat Is 2 Years Older Than Me, He LQQKS Amazing, He Sounds Fantastsic, & He LQQKS Like He Is Having The Tyme Of His!!! WOW!!!”

The sound was kicked up a notch & since it’s been a minute since Prince has toured AmeriKKKa I think he was in “Tear Da Roof Off Da Mother Mode!!!” His show was flawless as he was simply “Doing What It Iz He Do!!!” He surprised us by playing a few songs he hasn’t played in awhile.

Also 4 the 1^st time since I’ve seen him, he DID NOT have on his patented “High Heeled Boots!!!” He had on like these wedge shaped color coordinated sneakers… When he climbed up on his “Purple Piano” (nestled in horn of his symbol) during “The Beautiful 1’s” complete with a beautiful ballerina dancer dancing all around him across the stage; when it came time 2 do his “Signature Leap Off The Piano!!!” He did more like a slide hop as maybe those rumors about him needing/having a hip replacement really are true…

Vocally he was on fire as his falsetto & his screams were still as piercing as ever. He is this generation’s most powerful performer since MJ has checked out… Usher, R. Kelly, Beyonce, The Roots, Jay-Z, Jill Scott, Maxwell, &Janet Jackson are all in that next group… Prince however is head & shoulders above them all as he’s on some Ole Skool Other Ish!!!

He pretty much played guitar on this night & is still the most underrated guitar player on the planet. He was RIPPING IT!!! Purple Rain is still his “Guitar Tour De Force” as I think he gets a “Spiritual High” every single time he plays his #1 Song!!! He bends the notes, takes the notes up 2 the stratosphere, & always seems 2 pour his heart & soul into this song every single tyme he performs it…

Highlight of the night was the encore… He comes out 2 a blazing rendition of “KISS!!!” They break it down John Blackwell pounds out a syncopated groove on the drums whilst Prince displays some slick azz dance steps… He was sliding, popping, locking, & twisting like he was 30 years younger. The crowd just ate it up… I was like, “Go On Man Do Yo Ish!!!”

Most acts close their shows with their Uptempo Ish… Prince went left & did a few of his classic ballads 2 send us home full of “Love & Happiness!!!” I’ve seen some great acts this year…, but this was a great way 2 close out 2010!!! My idol still has it, & he continues 2 show the world why he’s 1 of the best who’s ever done it… PEACE & BLESSINGS!!!

aljonessr

Da Good, Da Bad, Da Ugly, & Da Great!!!

My Writer’s Cramp Is Slowly Letting Go…,

2day’s Message: Can you believe the year is almost over??? The 3^rd Quarter was pretty Xciting & now it’s almost the last 2 months of the year… It’s time to take stock of 2010 & see where you are, where you are going, & can you close out 2010 on target with what you’re trying to do??? We tend to LQQK 2 the negative things going on…, but we 4get about all the Positive Ish we’ve done… A.L. Jones Sr.

HIGHLIGHTS: The success of Flip Da Skrip really made me proud… We had several gigs that were AMAZING!!! We jelled as a unit…, but more importantly we came 2gether as four individuals who’ve bonded & grown as a family… I tell them all the time…, I don’t need the band 2 survive…, I do it because I love 2 do it… PSE&G pay’s my bills…, so if I don’t like you…, I Do Not have 2 work with you… We have 3-4 potential gigs 2 close out 2010 so it’s FULL STEAM AHEAD!!!

I graduated Leadership Newark after 2 years & it was truly an amazing experience… One LQQK @ the DVD from graduation, one LQQK @ us hanging out @ NE function, & just the networking/knowledge gained from my time has truly changed my viewpoint. I am thrilled 2 B an alumni of a powerful organization that has added another layer of depth 2 the person I am…

Going down 2 NC 2 “My Family” after not seeing them since 2005 really was a truly great trip 4 me… It allowed me 2 reconnect with my own heritage & let me know that the times I feel like I am Totally Alone… I really am not…, I got a “NATION OF JONES” behind me pushing strongly…

Another huge highlight 4 me was The JOB handpicking me to leave the Training Center & sending me into the belly of the beast in our Materials Management group after they had massive firings there… It was very rewarding to know folks have viewed me from afar, appreciated the skill sets I bring 2 the table, & put me in a place where I am challenged 1nce again… Not 2 mention moving 1nce again, field/office responsibilities, & 10 minutes from home… SWEET!!!

SETBACKS: Not getting back into the college degree program… I’ve basically put it on hold the last 5 years… I am close 2 completion & I need 2 get my mind right… So I am going 2 the HR Seminar Nov. 15^th 2 see what I Really Need 2 Do 2 Make It Happen 1nce Mo’ Again!!!

I’ve lost some of the strength of relationships I’ve been involved with… If we were on the fringe…, then there was no substance 2 keep us 2gether… Those don’t hurt as much… If we rolled deep…, then it’s much more difficult 2 sever those ties because we’re connected across multiple levels… We should never lose the ability 2 keep a healthy dialog that cuts across all issues… Because @ the end of the day…, it’s the Good 1’s that Keep Us Going Strong!!!

Financially I had improved strongly over the last 3 years as I’ve down-sized, streamlined, & gotten myself lean & mean… I’ve reduced my debts, have very little monthly bills, but I have two left field items that caught me by surprise slowing my roll… I’ve got a plan 2 manage them so I can put it in my rear-view mirror… I’m also close 2 re-financing my home in order to improve my liquid assets to free me up to handle everything I have 2 deal with so much better…

So that’s my current snapshot & I feel good about the direction I’m traveling in… I feel like my N.Y. Giants… People tried 2 count us out…, but we’re stepping strongly 2 the table & showing the world what we’re made of… Monday night got 10 of my sports friends (4 dallas fans & 6 Giants fans) as we took over a spot in South Plainfield… I stumbled home about 1:30AM & it was a great, great, night that we all NJOYED!!! Giants R 5-2…, 1^st Place In The Division YESSS!!!

2nite my NJ Nets open their 1^st season in the PruCenter against the Detroit Pistons… I am thrilled & can’t wait because I Truly Love My B-Ball!!! Friday it’s the Sacremento Kings, on Halloween it’s LeBron “L-Breezy” James, D. Wade, & the Miami Heat coming 2 town… The city of Newark is going 2 B ROCKING because we R truly a basketball area… I don’t have lofty hopes 4 my team…, but we should be competitive night in & night out… So Get UR Jersey’s Ready!!!

P.S. How R U Doing With UR Life Goals As U Review The Year That Is/Was 2010???

Peace, Love, & Blessings!!!

aljonessr

Leadership Newark Class Of 2010 Graduation!!!

Mood: Incredible
Music: Parliament "Flashlight!!!"

2day's Message: "If I Commit 2 Something..., I Go All In!!! Otherwise..., I Would Never Ever Get Involved If I Cannot Give U 777%!!!" A.L. Jones Sr.

After 2 long years of being involved with Leadership Newark, Wednesday night I finally graduated as a Full Fledged Fellow!!! It has been an incredible, rewarding, powerful, eye-opening journey filled with life long memories I will take with me 4ever... Ask me about my entry into the organization because I almost Did Not make the cut???

I am part of a powerful network of roughly 400 individually strong leaders; who are part of an ever evolving collective, lead by an equally strong leader, & vibrant organization that has its finger on the pulse on the City Of Newark...

We'd have 2 sit down over coffee, lunch, or dinner B4 I could even scratch the surface of my journey through Leadership Newark... Let's just suffice it 2 say that I'm not the same person 2day who walked through those doors 2 years ago... I've been transformed as I've been able 2 rub shoulders with other equally motivated, inspiring, & dynamic leaders on Da Planet!!!

I've attended the last 2 graduations & my take on them is they were good..., but they were rather mundane... Each class gets a nickname & ours is "The Beacons Of Hope!!!" We are basically the 10th Anniversary Class through the organization so that gave us even more incentive 2 be special... You KNOW we had 2 go out in a Blaze O' Glory, With A Big Bang!!! We DEFINITELY had 2 Up The Ante!!!

As part of the Graduation Committee I was immediately tapped 2 provide music 4 the event because they've never had music 4 a graduation... Not only did I provide DJ services..., but I brought My Band Flip Da Skrip with me... All I can say is when you hear comments from long time Board Members xclaiming, "This Is The Best Graduation We Ever Had!!!" It does your heart something special...

The graduation was held @ Rio Rodizio in Newark so I made sure we took pictures & shot video so I could document the event... Of course I have no videos or pictures of the band because we were too bizzy performing... But we got everybody else... LOL!!! I also gave each of my Fellow Graduates a "Personal Gift" from AJ because I've truly been affected by each & every 1 of them...

It's taken me 2 days 2 recover from the event but I'm Good 2 Go Now!!! As a matter of fact I saw my Dr. Thursday & he's given me strong words of encouragement 2 keep doing what it is I'm doing because he asked "Why R U Here??? U R Like A Thoroughbred Horse!!!" Now That's What I'm Talking About!!! PHEW!!!

P.S. Here's Yo Boy Pasteling It Out With Our Executive Director After Being Handed My Graduation Certificate & Gift!!!

P.P.S. Ask Me About Drinking From My Flask During My Speech??? Shhh!!! LOL!!!

aljonessr

Simply September 17th, 2010........

I’m Goin’ In Deep, Feel Me…,

All I can say is that 2day is my Mom’s B-Day… She passed away in 1992… Hard to believe in 2 more years…, she will have been gone 20 years… I guess the reason it doesn’t seem that long is that she is 4ever present as I carry her around with me in my heart… It was made much clearer 2 me when I took my trip down 2 North Carolina & saw all of those folks who would’ve been her peers… The folks she knew & grew up with…

LQQKIN’ in the faces of my family & seeing the trademarks, the signature items, the area, & the people, that made up the Jones Clan brings all those memories rushing right back up to the surface… That’s why you have to check in with family from time-to-time just so you can connect the D.O.T.S. & Keep Life Moving!!!

I was always told that since she passed away; the weeks leading up to, during, & sometimes after my Mom’s B-Day I would go into a semi-depression if you will… Funny thing??? I was never conscious or cozignant of it… (Maybe that’s why I tend 2 travel 2 Vegas in September huh???) Shhhhh!!! The folks around me would notice my melancholy demeanor & silently nod 2 themselves as they knew why…

WOW!!! That’s amazing to me…, because “I” Mr. Don’t Miss Ish…, DEFINITELY MISSED THAT!!!

I am Xtremely proud 2 tell you that this year…, this day literally rolled up on me & I didn’t even miss a beat… It was just another Spectacular Day in the Spectacular Life Of Al MFing Jones Sr.!!!

So maybe I’m finally turning the corner & closing the door on a Tuff Chapter on my life… Of course I will NEVER 4get my Mom…, she is a HUGE part of why I am who I am… But now this day can come allowing me 2 say a prayer, pour a lil’ bit out, & KEEP IT MOVING!!!

2day’s Message: I Think A Hero Is An Ordinary Individual Who Finds Strength To Persevere & Endure In Spite Of Overwhelming Obstacles. Christopher Reeve

P.S. Thannnxxx 4 Listening 2 Me When I Sit Down 2 Write… This Is How I Vent!!! LOL!!!

aljonessr