Getting Checked

I had lunch today with one of the kids I mentor. I have known the young man for over 7 years now. (Wow...) He has often looked to me for guidance, support, food, and a kick in the pants when needed.

So it was funny when today we were sitting down to each & he says, "So Ms. L what's up? What's the plan? What's the 5 year plan?"

And I had to look @ him because I have often said those same words to him. To keep him on track.

Checked.

So I begin to give him my outline.

Then he says, "OK. So what are we going to do about your socializing?"

Again I give him a look of WHAT?

Checked.

"We need to get you out of the house. You need to have a man again. What is it that you like to do?"

Again another stare. (Who is this kid?)

So he gives me a couple of suggestions. The main one is to attend church with him this Sunday.

Checked.

By the time I returned to work I was embodied with so many different emotions. Pride that I have played a small part in this young man who will become a great man. Awe in that he could see I needed to be checked. And love because he thought enough to check me.

So I say thank you Alex P. Keating (My nickname for him) for checking me!

Future Morehouse Graduate

Class of 2009