“10 Questions” with Marion Brunken, Executive Director, Volunteer Alexandria

Yes it’s true! The Zebra was so pleased with our Quarantales stories and our executive director’s guest appearance on their Facebook Z-TV LIVE! show last week that they’ve asked Jane to host a weekly show for them! And of course she said yes because she’s not going to pass up a chance to be on TV. So, welcome to “10 Questions” where Jane asks an Alexandria leader to answer 10 (or more) professional and personal questions. And why? Well, for two reasons. First, viewers get to know our community leaders beyond their job title. Second, we want to show viewers different ways they can get involved in making our wonderful Alexandria even better and stronger!

And don’t miss our follow-up “Five More Questions with Marion Brunken” too!

Our inaugural show aired on June 24, 2020. How did we do? And if you want to nominate an Alexandria community leader to be on our show, contact us!

Rainbow Bird

Love this story about “Rainbow Bird” created by one of our Friends of Guest House clients!

All of the birds were mean to Rainbow Bird, but Rainbow Bird was kind and helped them when they needed food. We can all learn from this very short story.

Divine Light

Divine Light

Aimee Treakle, Friends of Guest House, May 28, 2020

I stare at her reflection.

Caught in the spark of spirit twinkling in her eyes.

The skin sags, the smile twists, but the eyes… The eyes shine with the soul within.

Windows to an innocent heart.

My very own piece of divine light.

Dreams

Dreams

Aimee Treakle, Friends of Guest House, May 28, 2020

Dreams, fantasies dancing in the dark.

Puzzles piecing together in my consciousness.

Bitter memories flowing into sweet lessons.

Building blocks for a sounder morning.

Dark past translating into tomorrow’s take to be told.

full circle

full circle

Chazcie Heflin, Friends of Guest House, May 28, 2020

i have fear

can i be normal

i have fear

can i change my way of life

i have fear

can i change my thinking

i have fear

can i stand TALL

i have fear

can i be a good mom

i have fear

of the unknown

i have fear

can they be better than me

i have fear all the time

but as i wake

the sun comes in

my heart slows

as the fears slip away

my heart fills with hope

i become stronger everyday

                                -Chazcie Heflin

NOW

NOW

Aimee Treakle, Friends of Guest House, May 22, 2020

Now I am quiet

sitting still as the

sands fall.

Now I am waiting

for a new day to

come bright with

a new future.

                -Aimee Treacle

NEXT

NEXT

Aimee Treakle, Friends of Guest House, May 22, 2020

Next is the idea of

what has not yet become

it is all that will be

but next leaves behind

all that is and was.

For a long time I lived

with no concept of next

and only recently have

I been able to grasp

the concept of

the existence of

tomorrow.

                -Aimee Treacle

Do It Now

DO IT NOW

Contessia, Friends of Guest House, May 22, 2020

DO IT NOW…

Dont run…

always two steps behind..

now im trapped…

in my mind…

end is near…

do i keep trying…

stop asking if im okay…

no more lying..

fake mask is heavy…

eyes cant hold back..

mind has won…

done living in the black..

DO IT NOW..

NEXT IN MY LIFE..

I will fight my demons…

i will win..

i will remain focused…

until the end…

helping others..

always my goal…

future look out…

im on a roll…

my kids are happy….

I am proud…

i will let my laugh be heard…

very loud…

DO IT NOW…

dont run…

the future is all to fun…

two steps behind..in my mind…

NEXT ill reach my goal…

NOW do i keep trying?..

Next ill be smiling..

NOW my mind has won…

NEXT ill take back control…

get back on my roll….

NO longer tired of trying…

my future is brightening…

-Contessia

 

Changing Self

Changing Self

Chazcie Heflin, Friends of Guest House, May 22, 2020

changing self

the path i take

ending relationships

the steps to get there

beginning life a new

the choice before me

not knowing  where to go

the decision to make

love pulls me home

the answer to my prayers

treasure of staying

the reflection of thought

self reliant

the 2 paths of a road

do it now

which way to go left or right

-Chazcie Heflin