Heartache.

Thank God for the weekend! I'm headed out for a run this morning, but I wanted to share something with all of you before I forget. Yesterday I held a class for my HIV/teen pregnancy project. We have be learning about the science and facts, and I wanted the girls to have a break from that. We took some time to be more creative! I had the girls each draw a "shield", showing the ways that they are protected from pregnancy and STD's. I'll try to post pictures later, I can't find my camera cable!!!!

I also had the girls right a poem about their experience or a friends experience with HIV. Here is one anonymous poem that really struck me:

There he stands, with nothing else to lose
life is a blur to him, no hope for survival.
He waits for the young girl, coming home from school.
He lures her with romantic works
and at last spends a night with her.
Three months later,
the girl tests positive and is also pregnant.
She is sent out of school.
Her life is now a blur
There she stands, with nothing else to lose.


Wanted to share that so you realize how important it is for these girls to have access to testing! I can't force them to do it but I can give them access. Click on my chipin link and help a girl get tested, every bit counts!