Day: October 6, 2015

I sat on the couch grading some papers as the cable guy set up my Internet. A stranger always brings some mystery and I find myself curious. I wonder about this man’s story. “Are you from Charlotte originally?” I asked. “No, I’m from Vietnam.” Vietnam. In one moment, I knew our lives and experiences were vastly different; I wanted to know more. His softness encouraged me to explore. At 11 years old he came to America with his 7 year old brother. Just the two of them. My mind was… Continue reading Your Story Matters