Friends, we find ourselves in a time that is riddled with fear, uncertainty, and injustice. And in this time, it is important to remind ourselves that although our journey is what has formed our reality and our morals and beliefs, we need to at least try to imagine walking someone else’s journey. To try to imagine their reality. Perhaps pushing back on our own understanding if just for a moment to try to understand and empathize. Sometimes all it takes is one moment to irreversibly alter a destiny. For good, or for bad.
One of the most important take aways from recent events is that one single moment in time sparked a destiny that perhaps did not have to happen. The opportunity from this tragedy has been to empower us to learn more about our neighbor, and their struggles, fears and challenges. We believe that it is through learning more about you neighbors and truly listening to them, that meaningful relationships can be made.
Our country is hurting and change is needed. As with all changes, it must start within us. We must initiate it, nurture it and let it guide our thoughts and actions. But we cannot do it alone. It cannot be unilateral or one sided. We are stronger together than we are apart. We need each other, with our differences and similarities, to truly be great as a community and as a nation. So now, more than ever, we stand with you to set an example in the community.
Firehouse Bounce was formed with the mission to “bring the fun” to all who invite us to their home, business, community, school or church. Let it be perfectly clear; we do not condone or tolerate racism, bigotry or facism of any kind, hatred, violence, or any inferences of these things.
We are hopeful that this time of discord, distrust and anger will be resolved soon.
