They said we had to leave our home that we have known for so long.The wood that holds the foundation was sinking into the ground. As I sat on the porch I look out into the yard where there were so many memories made.

I seldom wonder and always thought I would raise my children here one day. Momma looks as if she could not find the words of how she felt when the housing authorities came to tell her that they would have to condemn the house.

”.”We don’t have the money to rebuild our home,” she said. I have known heartach although my siblings were sheltered from serious dissappointment, I took and understood things they could not. I was the oldest.

Today is moving day and we do not know where we are going? We loaded our belongings onto the truck and drove away. Looking back at the now pick up stick house I felt so out of place. We had no idea where we go, and I felt as though life has forgotten me. I closed my eyes and look up at heaven, God I know you have a better plan for us, just help me to wait