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NOLALady

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10. You know,

Reply to MarianJack (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 09:02 AM

Apr 2012

My son is grown but he lives with us as he can't afford to live on his own.

He didn't come home last night which is not unusual as sometimes he spends the night with friends. I texted him about an hour ago for him to reassure me that he's at work. He has not responded yet. He's probably busy. I don't like the way I'm feeling. I'm certain he's busy and will respond the first chance that he gets.

But, I am still checking the phone.

I look at Trayvon and see my son, also.

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Every time I think of Treyvon Martin I see my son's face. [View all] MarianJack Apr 2012 OP

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. Suich Apr 2012 #1

Thank you Suich. MarianJack Apr 2012 #2

Powerful... BeHereNow Apr 2012 #3

Justice for all, or Justice for none. MarianJack Apr 2012 #12

Powerful, thanks so much. freshwest Apr 2012 #4

Thank you, freshwest. MarianJack Apr 2012 #13

so good to read a personal view that puts it into perspective Swagman Apr 2012 #5

When I saw him in his hood,... MarianJack Apr 2012 #14

Marion wendylaroux Apr 2012 #30

Thank you, wendylaroux. MarianJack Apr 2012 #31

MarianJack, we who do care AND know firsthand what it's like to be viewed by fellow Americans Ecumenist Apr 2012 #6

You describe a beautiful world. MarianJack Apr 2012 #15

I love this OP malaise Apr 2012 #7

Thankful, malaise! MarianJack Apr 2012 #16

I share your concern. My son is 19 notadmblnd Apr 2012 #8

The thought of your story makes me frightened. MarianJack Apr 2012 #18

He looks like one of my former students. knitter4democracy Apr 2012 #9

After I see my son's face,... MarianJack Apr 2012 #19

You know, NOLALady Apr 2012 #10

Oh, I hate when they do that... BeHereNow Apr 2012 #17

I'm seeing that same future! MarianJack Apr 2012 #22

Thanks for your concern. NOLALady Apr 2012 #29

I've been on "overdrive" for several years now- BeHereNow Apr 2012 #32

Did he get back to you? I hope he's OK! MarianJack Apr 2012 #20

beautiful- so beautiful, Bluerthanblue Apr 2012 #11

Thank you, bluerthanblue. MarianJack Apr 2012 #21

MarianJack, this is so wonderfully written, powerful, and true. Chorophyll Apr 2012 #23

I never heard that MLK statement. Thank you. MarianJack Apr 2012 #24

Kids in hoodies were part of the march for Trayvon yesterday in L.A. pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #25

Thank you, too! MarianJack Apr 2012 #28

Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #26

Please allow me to embroider your nonsensical retort... MarianJack Apr 2012 #27

Our Children are so precious NEOhiodemocrat Apr 2012 #33

We had a long discussion with our son about this... MarianJack Apr 2012 #34

Hay everybody, check out this thread. It's important! MarianJack Apr 2012 #35

We are not black, but I see my sons' faces in Trayvon's as well mainer Apr 2012 #36

You're right. MarianJack Apr 2012 #37