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| photos by Brad Yoder |
On an early morning walk today while visiting our son Brad, we saw 16 yard signs expressing welcome for immigrant neighbors. These were all within a five-block residential area bounded by Meade St. and Thomas Boulevard in the North Point Breeze section of Pittsburgh where he lives.
All but three of these were the ones with the message, "No matter where you're from, we're glad you're are neighbor" that originated in our home town of Harrisonburg. Two others simply said "You Belong," and a third was a MoveOn.org "Refugees and Immigrants Welcome Here" sign (on the lower left of the photo montage above).
This area is far from being some Mennonite ghetto. In fact, Brad is the only person in the immediate neighborhood presently attending the city's one Pittsburgh Mennonite Church.
Is this phenomenon a heartening sign or what?
Ah, your son Brad continues to be the best part of being a Yoder! Welcoming, extending a hand, creating space for dialog and assisting connections. Thanks!
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