Alissa - Wednesday

Today we went to Haywood Street for the entire day.  On Haywood Street there is a giant tree that a lot of homeless people go to after the day shelter closes.  The braches extend over a huge area and provide shade and security.  It is a safe place for them to go and sleep, hang out, and socialize.  We got the chance to interact with many of the homeless people.  One man, Jeff, was there with jewelry supplies.  I stood with him while he made a rosary out of beads he made himself out of bamboo rods from an old curtain.  After he finished the rosary, he told me he would make a necklace for me, and he did!  It is a locket that also is made out of the bamboo beads.  He was very talkative about his life and family, so it was a very fun, new, and moving experience.  Later in the day, a man named Keith saw me wearing the necklace and asked me if he could have it.  Of course, I gave it to him (sadly), but hopefully he takes good care of it and remembers it as a special gift from me.  Overall, the day was well spent on Haywood Street.