We Celebrate You!
One of my favorite inspirational
movies over the last year has been “THE HELP”. Brilliantly written by Kathryn Stockett, her incredible skills gives
us a birds eye view into the lives of our ancestors. I walked away from this
movie with an amazing amount of love, honor and respect for the women who
endured hateful criticism, unlawful punishments and demeaning conditions – just
to make a dollar. It represents the strength, power and spirit in the eyes,
minds and hearts of women who brought the true meaning of sacrifice to the
table in the most phenomenal way.
I AM FOREVER CHANGED..
My grandmother was a
housekeeper (Help) since she was a teenager – she never completed school –
couldn't read very well and when she broke her ankle on a weekend fishing trip
(her favorite thing to do) – was made to work through the most unbearable pain.
Her “Lady” employer was a wealthy and snooty woman, heartless most of the
time, ridged in every way and looked at my grandmother not as a woman
just like her – but someone who took care of her children when she didn’t feel
like it, cook her food, clean her house, iron her clothes and listen to her
problems when her husband had to “work late at the office”.. My grandmother was
a hard working woman, loving and brilliant in ways I never knew until now. She
was part of my creation, foundation and will forever be an extension of my
future.
These
women were, are – and will forever be KIND, SMART and IMPORTANT in every way..
Tracy R. Butler, Editor-N-Chief
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