My name is Lucy Pound. I am 22 years old, and I live, work and go to college in Texas.
My little sister, Scarlett Augusta Pound, passed away April 9, 2011 at 20 years old, from drug addiction.
This is what prompted the start of my journey...of healing, of hope, and of faith through giving to people.
I always had plans to give more of my time, my efforts and my good fortune to doing good works, but I never had a "good enough" reason to begin the journey.
More than anything, Scarlett was a GIVER. Of the little she had, she gave to anyone who needed it. Her eulogy was filled with stories of giving, of charity and of love. Scarlett had a cell phone that my family provided to keep in contact with her, a rare connection that most homeless youth do not possess. Scarlett would lend her most expensive possession to strangers, addicts..anybody who did not have this luxury...so they could make a phone call.
Scarlett would always say..."If I have a cell phone, everybody has a cell phone."
And although this rung up pretty expensive cell phone bills for our parents; looking back, this is an important lesson that she always tried to teach...to give without judgement.
In her memory, I am here to begin my journey to live and give in a way that goes beyond the superficial monetary donations.
I am here to get "my hands dirty." I am here to give my time, myself and my gifts to the people who need it.
And this is where it all begins...
I'd love your support, your insights and your ideas...Follow me.
"A ministering Angel shall my sister be."
Scarlett Augusta Pound: Kiss, Kiss, I love my Sis.
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