It’s so easy to forget what really matters. With work and all that life brings its easy to forget to do the things that mean a lot to you. Serving others, especially the youth of the next generation, is something that I love to do. Back in April I became a big sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that provides one on one mentoring to youth. The idea is that children can reach their full potential if given the adequate support and guidance.

Making the decision to join this program has been amazing. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do, but honestly just didn’t have the time to devote to. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was a teenager, and it’s interesting to hear all about what’s going on in the lives of today’s youth and the issues and obstacles they face. More importantly though throught this program I’ve had a chance to mentor and provide guidance to a beautiful and intelligent young lady who I know will go on to great things. Meeting up with her is never a chore; it’s so much fun, and I wish more people would take time out to mentor a young child in their community. Children truly are our future and what better way to shape it then to have an active role in a child’s life.