One aspect of our mission training was a course entitled "Bridges Out of Poverty." This three hour course was nothing short of eye opening! I (Barbara) was so impressed I bought the book and read it. I don't know which it helped me with the most: my work at the prison or our service in the mission. These people generally come from a similar background. I feel I have so much more understanding of why it is so difficult to change these people's life for the better. The best hope for them is to have a mentor--hence, the inner-city missionaries. Everything we learned applies to Alicia.
A couple of weeks ago she texted and asked me to accompany her to her SS Disability hearing to provide moral support. I was touched that she would ask me so I took the day off work to accompany her. It turns out that I was not admitted into the hearing, so I waited in the lobby and read a book. I was just happy I could be there for Alicia. I truly hope she gets approved for the disability--with degenerative arthritis she's not going to get any better. Having that regular money coming in each month would be a major step toward her becoming self-reliant. She told me that if she gets approved, she wants me to help her set up a budget (something I happen to be pretty good at). It also looks like she is going to finish her high school diploma for June graduation. She said I will be the first one she will invite. (that's what makes this all worthwhile)
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