Will She Make It?

     Today was my last day at the middle school where I have been volunteering in the 7th grade--to help students with their writing. Sometimes I think they could help me more. The twelve year old I helped today revealed a lot about herself. She spoke so lovingly about both her mother and father, telling me that they told her to hold on to her dreams and always realize that no one can judge except God. She accepted all of that and certainly showed that she was her own self. She plans to live in New York City after she graduates from college. I just hope her dreams come true. The newspapers inform us that income determines your success in school and afterwards, not race or whatever. Sometimes I feel so helpless in the little I do.