We've all heard the phrase, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child!" Who is the village? The village is me, the village is you, each of us as integral pieces that make up the whole, regardless, of race, personal accomplishments or socio-economic status.

GOD, family and community must be the priorities of every village citizen, and in that exact order. Without God as the foundation, both family and community are compromised and we are now witnessing the devastating effects of the loss of those priorities. 

I remember a time, growing up, when the village took a vested interest in its members. The neighbors looked out for one another, and children respected (minded) their elders. Now our children are the casualties of war within the schools, within some homes and in many communities. 

Here's One to Grow On:

Children are the future, and should be our most valuable investments. We (the village) set the example today for what they will model their lives after tomorrow. 

Just what will they reflect?