I Began to Aspire
At 24, I didn’t know that life would deal me a major blow. It wasn’t a bad thing as many would think. I had applied to a place that at times made my heart sink. Even as my heart sank, I didn’t lose hope. Little did I know, my Lord would one day give me a calling that is pretty dope! Through the muck and mire, I began to aspire – to address the needs that were most dire.
The Reality
Low wages plague this field, imagine working HARD to pay for a meal. Imagine being beaten up, injured, and bruised and a manager tells you to “get a clue. It’s the nature of the job, don’t you see? We’ve been at this for YEARS, there’s no remedy. ” Staffing shortages – this is all too common! In 2023, DSPs were finally paid homage, but this isn’t enough because we must acknowledge the elephant in the room. It seems like a monsoon, but this isn’t a seasonal thing. This happens every year, and it’s very clear – it’s hurting the ones I hold dear.
To Be What God Called Me To Be
I need to break – I’m not trying to rap or rhyme. I want to address the elephant in the room. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself” – Matthew 22:39. The people I once personally served… they don’t have what they need. This is a terrible and sad reality. The average person doesn’t know or understand that with each year there is a greater demand.
A demand to serve the most vulnerable and under-served. A demand for quality care and services. A demand to give PEOPLE the basic care they need. To give DSPs fair and living wages; in addition, provide training that prepares their way. In me, I have this burning desire, this crazy passion to walk through the fire. God gave me a vision, and I’m going to fulfill it. By His grace and strength, I’m going to give it my all.
Come join me and maybe you’ll see what serving these people really means!