MY FAITH IS IN

(AT ONE WITH)

GOOD  =  TRUE

(SAME AS)

THE USUAL FIGHT AGAINST OPPRESSION

HAS ME POOR

ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED

41 year old Erinn sat on the street corner outside of a local health food store. Her sign read as above. she was communicating her pain and her hope with anyone who would take the time to read it. She told me that she has been homeless for the past 6 years and that she travelled down from Salem too Eugene  6 months ago. She was quick to smile and wanted to tell me her story of love, hope and secrets. It was a difficult story to understand, but she was passionate and adamant with her feelings and I could feel the truth she shared. Everyone needs to be heard with respect and patients. I asked if she hoped not to be homeless one day and her eyes brightened, her voice lilting as she said "I hope so". We parted with smiles and thank you's.