September 13th 2009

In two more days we take off on The Women in Crisis, journey. Thought we had a great blog cast today until we realized that the mic for the headset was acting up, which was really really frustrating, because everything was going to well! Well that just means that next time we will do things a bit differently.



We are all packed, and God willing everything is accounted for and if it's not Val will take good care of us (my wonderful, wonderful friend and right hand woman!!) Once again we can not begin to thank all of you enough who have supported us and cheered us on as we head out into the great unknown!

Risk

Nothing is as perilous
as stagnation.
You risk everything
if you risk nothing.
Do something you feel you
can not do.
Challenge makes us stronger.
Be courageous.
Take a chance,
what do you have to lose?
Dare yourself.

The Risk Card from the Wisdom of the Crone

Here is our itinerary for the trip: Keep in mind that we are open for just about everything, so expect the unexpected!!!



September 15th Tehama County Juvenile Hall speaking to a co-ed group at 9am

Contra Costa Juvenile Hall speaking to the young women at 3:30 pm

Contra Costa Young Women's Group Home at 7pm

September 17th Transitional Program for Homeless Women and Children at 10am

September 18th University of Wyoming, in Laramie, Senate Chambers in the Student Union

6pm Public Forum

September 23rd Taos New Mexico, An Evening at The TCEDC 6pm Public Forum

September 29th Sojourner Truth House 9:30 am (private)

Pearls for Teen Girls 5:30pm (private)

September 30th New Ulm Youth Detention Center (tba)





A lot of you are possibly asking, "Well what about all those days in between and after?" They will all be a part of the magic and the beauty of this whole trip. Check our blog everyday for news and images and stories!



And the next time you see a young woman in the streets, remember she is someones daughter, sister, niece or granddaughter. Take a moment to say hello, buy her a meal, remember she could be your daughter. Today love your children as if there were no tomorrow, teach them tolerance, compassion and show them how to communicate in healthy positive ways. And above all open your heart and listen to what they have to say.