By: Felecia J
Louisiana, Grade: 6

This is the worst time of my life! America is going down hill slowly but surely. This sucks so much. There is barely enough food to eat and most of my family have lost their jobs at the factory due to the owner going bankrupt. We are starved. All we have left to eat at night is potluck or leftovers. We have been eating a spoon of tomato soup,bread,a slice of cheese,and a cracker. We don't even have enough money to buy new winter clothes. My pants are high watered,my undergarments are too tight,my shoes are too small,and so is my coat. The worst thing is that I have to go to school during this depressing time! I am known to be a smart girl around town and my grades are slipping tremendously because during class,all I can concentrate on is if my life will ever be back to normal. I pray everynight and my prayers are starting to work because the factory where most of my family was working has opened back up and we can eat better and buy better winter clothes. I am so happy but I am still questioning if the good times will ever roll again!!