Key to the City
This morning’s presentation to the Mississippi Municipal League’s Youth Summit in Oxford, Mississippi came with several significant honors. First, I spoke on the stage where Obama debated McCain last September. Second, Mayor Richard Howorth presented me with the key to city of Oxford. A rather small key, not like the one’s I’ve seen people get on TV, but an honor now matter how you turn it. And thirdly, afterward a woman told me she nearly committed suicide on Thursday night and was still considering…up until she heard me speak. I almost find that hard to believe, quite frankly, but how can one not feel blessed to be doing the right thing when someone confesses such?
Your personal story is powerful and your message of perseverance is inspiring so it does not surprise me that it touches those who hear it, some in very dramatic ways as evidenced by the woman who told you of her sad situation. You are in the place you need to be, doing the work you should be doing. It must be nice have that validated via the stories your audiences share with you. Keep up the good work!
Glenna