Stop all the hate

I have been having a serious writing block. I haven't been able to think about what to write in forever! If I get an idea, I slowly stop and forget what it was I had to say about...I DO have a lot on my mind lately. We have about 2 weeks left here in our home of 4 years in VA. I cannot believe how quickly that time flew by. I am excited about the new adventure for our family and all that our new home has to offer in NYC. So, I guess I can cut myself a bit of slack with my writing endeavours.

With that being said, I did come across something today that inspired me to write. I stumbled across this article on Yahoo about a Papa John's pizza delivery driver leaving an extremely racist message on this unexpecting man's voicemail. He was the one who ordered the pizza and the driver was the one who delivered it. This article sparked curiosity in me and made want to hear what was said. I immediately regretted it. How despicable. I cannot believe that there are people in this world who think like that ignorant man.

We are raising our children to love everyone regardless of what they look like, believe in, wear, etc. Why can't we all just get along? Love and respect each other no matter what we look like!! Don't we all bleed red? Don't we all have hearts and love and feel things, regardless?

One of my best friends that I have been friends with since I was 8 is black. Never once have I looked at her as my "black" friend. Shes my friend; beautiful, smart and kind hearted. Her family treated me like I was one of their own and visa versa.  I consider her my sister.

Can't we all be colorblind? Love people for who they are and not what the color of their skin is? Or their religion is? This country is a melting pot for so many different cultures, faiths, etc. We can learn so much from each other if we just put down our biases and learn to accept each other. 

I can only hope for a brighter future and be strong knowing that my husband and I will raise our family to embrace each other regardless of our differences. Love one another like He did.

My bestie and I in the 1990s....