I have been off the island for several days to get medical care.
My wife and I have volunteered money and hundreds of hours in helping this school become a success. What a shame to see this school, which should be a testament to the human spirit in overcoming overwhelming odds, turned into a battle ground.
I have been "swamped" by students wanting to give me a hug, just because I was there.
I have benn "swamped" by the love of strangers from all over the world that arrived to construct and paint buildings.
I have been "swamped" by the generosity of strangers that donated money and supplies to a cause they all beliveved in.
I have bee "swamped" by the dedication and drive of Francis in Wilson in overcoming any obsticle that got in her way as she fought for the success of Holy Cross School.
There is an old addage,
"If you aren't part of the solution,
Then YOU are part of the problem".
Get off the porch, quit your bitchen and work to chage what you don't like. Together, we can move a mountain or clean a swamp.
I woud much rather be there waist deep in mud, than having to do what I am doing now.