I DID not expect to get so emotional on this rainy morning. The number of women on the streets is increasing. Some mornings they distribute sandwiches, buns, tea and coffee and sometimes juice to the homeless as part of the breadbasket project. It was raining all night into the morning. I felt like going back to bed after waking up at 4pm. My mind was engaged in a serious battle as to whether I should stay at home or go visit my friends on the street. I enjoy the sound of the rain and snuggling up in bed, so it was difficult to leave that cozy spot. I am happy the side won that pushed me out of bed and into the shower then kitchen, to prepare breakfast but not just for me. I believe the homeless people are even more grateful for a cup of hot coffee on a rainy day. The week before, I joined my grandson Jaidyn on his feeding initiative, and I felt proud of him knowing I not only have my daughters to continue my efforts, but my grandson as well. My desire is to do much more but I have to find ways of having access to more resources; hence, one of the reasons I am excited about the ‘I am Collection.’ Part of the proceeds will be given to work on projects through my foundation.

You saw some pics of the furniture last week and this week, I share some people who supported. Pictures will convey messages words can’t express. No one can do it alone, no matter how talented you are. I have built some meaningful relationships that I treasure. I also wanted to highlight the persons who assisted me in making this a reality. Natasha David was my late-night and early-morning partner off whom I bounced ideas. Collin Young and Byron brought life to my crazy idea. I wish I had captured the expression on Collin’s and Natasha’s face when I shared some concepts and the stories to go with them. I invited my friend Herbie Marshall and if you know him you know how hard it is to separate him from his guitar and he was exceptional. He was playing all my mom’s favourite songs and she appreciated.
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Thank you to Mortimer Stewart and Banks for providing the tents .Thank you to pastor Claude Brooks, Carole Brooks, my mom Claudia Gibson Noel, John Corin Gibson, Brenda Gibson and all the other people who continue to pray for me.

Thank you to Richard Young, Ms Henry, Egburt Blair, Raquel Thomas-Caesar, Ronald Musoso, Phillipa Morrish, Lizze Daniels, Esan Benzy, Rudy Saul, Racquel Shafiullah ,Sarah Moseley,Shonta Noel, Beverley Sam, Shari Sign, Linden Cave, Alliyah Culley, Saskia Insanally, Candace Crawford, and everyone, including the media, who assisted in making this a reality.

I AM truly blessed ! Join me on March 30 and 31 for the launch of the I AM Collection (where your way of life meets your style for life) as we continue to celebrate 25 years in fashion BEYOND THE RUNWAY.