Editor Note: This spring, the ladies of JIW attended First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move 2nd Anniversary Celebration in Orlando Florida. The recap below is a review written by JIWs Arden W. and Deryn D.
The ladies of Journey Into Womanhood were invited by the Duval County Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition, a program of Healthy Kids, Healthy Jacksonville to participate in First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move 2nd Anniversary Celebration. This was a wonderful event from start to finish and something that every girl will be able to tell her children later on in life.
The day started with presentations at a local church. Different speakers share their testimonies on how they experienced health and fitness in their lives. One of the speaker’s testimonies was given by Tom Joyner’s wife, Mrs. Donna Joyner. She told the audience about a story about her father journey towards living a healthy lifestyle after suffering from three strokes.
Mrs. Obama is trying to prevent this from happening for any young children. She started Let’s Move, to encourage the youth of today to get and exercise but it will REALLY pay off in the future. Singer Yolanda Adams then wowed the crowed with her amazing voice. Her song was very encouraging. In her song she mentioned "happiness doesn't come by chance, so get up and dance!" It was a perfect song for the event!
Mrs. Michelle Obama spoke at the end of the presentation. The speech she gave was empowering because it made us think about what is really happening with the children of American and them becoming over weight or having health. She shared the history of “Let’s Move” and then told the audience some pretty funny stories how when she growing up every meal was balanced thanks to her grandmother. She eventually got use to it and figured out that healthy eating and living isn’t bad.
The second event was held at the Walt Disney ESPN Center. This was an event where the younger kids (8-14) get to get up and start moving right along with Mrs. Michelle Obama. There were stars from Disney Channel and two of the J.I.W. got to dance with them!
We really enjoyed this entire experience! This was a great opportunity for us to be able to tell our kids one day that we were in the same exact room with First Lady Michelle Obama! On behalf of myself and the other J.I.W. girls we really thank Mrs. Michelle for inviting us to these wonderful events.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
What is a family?
Editor Note: During the March program meetings, Journey into Womanhood was proud to partner with Girls Inc. for a two-part discussion on relationships and communication. Listed below is a recap of the conversation from JIW Jazmine R.
What is a family? A family is a group of people who cares and love for each other. What defines a family? It means to love, trust, communicate, be together, and listen to each other. What makes a family? A family could be anything from a mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, aunt, uncle, or even a close friend. What makes a family stay together is that they all understand each other and what the meaning of family really means to one another. In a family each person should play a role which should affect the whole family.
On March 12, 2012 Girls Inc. joined JIW at a meeting and we talked about various topics. The most important thing we talked about was families. We learned that families are important because they support us, guide us, and love us unconditionally. Sometimes we may not like or get along with them but they are always there no matter what. Family will stick with you through thin and thick. Family may do things we don’t like but it doesn’t matter. If we have a problem we can always run to them because they’re the ones who know us best. We should respect them because they will be there until the end.
Every family is unique in various ways so no person should sit around and say “Oh. I wish my family was like that." As long family is there and in someone’s life, people should appreciate it and cherish it. If there is ever a problem you should run to your family first before someone else outside of the family circle. Sometimes family doesn’t have to be the people you were born to but it can be someone you’ve known for a long time or someone they can run to when times are rough. But no one should ever turn their back on blood family because anything could happen and that may be the time they’ll need them the most. The best way to keep a family strong is communication. Talking things out is the best solution to a strong and healthy family. Everyone should pay attention to what one is thinking and feeling because the solution could become serious and dangerous. It is important because each member expresses their needs, wants, and concerns to each other and one wouldn’t be curious about why the member is acting that way. Each family communicates differently but it takes time and effort to get it right. Each family should be able to communicate without fear or judgment. Communication shouldn’t just be between adults it should be children also so as they get older they can communicate the same if they have a family in the future.
Problems in the family can affect the child the most. If a child sees their family falling apart they may think it’s their fault which could lead to low self esteem, low grades, or even drugs. The child may feel unloved, unheard, or misunderstood. Parents should talk to their kids daily to make sure their child gets at much attention as possible no matter what. When kids feel heard they are less angry, stressed, and more open to solving problems. Children will develop trust and start caring for their family more. One thing people should realize is you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. That’s just something to think about before anyone decides to give up on them because blood is thick and they are there for a reason.
What is a family? A family is a group of people who cares and love for each other. What defines a family? It means to love, trust, communicate, be together, and listen to each other. What makes a family? A family could be anything from a mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, aunt, uncle, or even a close friend. What makes a family stay together is that they all understand each other and what the meaning of family really means to one another. In a family each person should play a role which should affect the whole family.
On March 12, 2012 Girls Inc. joined JIW at a meeting and we talked about various topics. The most important thing we talked about was families. We learned that families are important because they support us, guide us, and love us unconditionally. Sometimes we may not like or get along with them but they are always there no matter what. Family will stick with you through thin and thick. Family may do things we don’t like but it doesn’t matter. If we have a problem we can always run to them because they’re the ones who know us best. We should respect them because they will be there until the end.
Every family is unique in various ways so no person should sit around and say “Oh. I wish my family was like that." As long family is there and in someone’s life, people should appreciate it and cherish it. If there is ever a problem you should run to your family first before someone else outside of the family circle. Sometimes family doesn’t have to be the people you were born to but it can be someone you’ve known for a long time or someone they can run to when times are rough. But no one should ever turn their back on blood family because anything could happen and that may be the time they’ll need them the most. The best way to keep a family strong is communication. Talking things out is the best solution to a strong and healthy family. Everyone should pay attention to what one is thinking and feeling because the solution could become serious and dangerous. It is important because each member expresses their needs, wants, and concerns to each other and one wouldn’t be curious about why the member is acting that way. Each family communicates differently but it takes time and effort to get it right. Each family should be able to communicate without fear or judgment. Communication shouldn’t just be between adults it should be children also so as they get older they can communicate the same if they have a family in the future.
Problems in the family can affect the child the most. If a child sees their family falling apart they may think it’s their fault which could lead to low self esteem, low grades, or even drugs. The child may feel unloved, unheard, or misunderstood. Parents should talk to their kids daily to make sure their child gets at much attention as possible no matter what. When kids feel heard they are less angry, stressed, and more open to solving problems. Children will develop trust and start caring for their family more. One thing people should realize is you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. That’s just something to think about before anyone decides to give up on them because blood is thick and they are there for a reason.
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