Ohh Mobile.

A friend and I went downtown tonight for dinner at this little Irish social club, we opted to sit outside because it was beautiful out... I did not think that my simple dinner would turn into such an internal debate, of course, I had to be disturbed and uncomfortable because that is exactly what I asked for. We had an extra seat at our table, and it wasn't more than 5 minutes after we sat down that we were joined by a woman wandering the streets of Mobile. This woman immediately began talking at a pace so fast I understood about every 3rd sentence. She seemed like she was in trouble, perhaps someone was looking for her-- it was clear she was running from something, maybe just reality-- I don't think it would be too impolite to say that she wasn't "all there". All I could do was listen.. the woman was not the disturbing part I came to find out-- it was the people around me that were laughing and looking at her as if she were less than human. I made my attempt to embrace her, but as soon as I opened my mouth to show her I cared to listen she was offended and not much later were we joined by the workers at the bar and a large man who came to make sure my friend and I weren't being bothered.

This really sent me over the edge. Of course I wasn't bothered! I was only bothered by the fact that these people around me made it impossible for the barriers to be broken down between us and this woman. She hurried away to no home.. saying "You'll see me on the front page tomorrow." She had previously spoke of killing a man.. What?! Welcome to Mobile.

I hate it that I am on the wrong side, and not by choice. I made an attempt-- and I hope that my few words of compassion will remain in her mind until she realizes someone does love her.

So much for a simple day.

On the other side of things.. I just found out I will be spending my summer amongst my very own in the great city of St. Louis! I am ready to rock that place... and I'm working side-by-side with one of my favorite people ever.. It's going to be amazing.. especially seeing my wonderful family! God, keeps on surprising me!

I'm going to go watch Full House now.