A local minister reflects on a childhood experience. This incident involved a girl who was treated poorly by her peers. The minister recalls being a shy kid who witnessed this behavior but did not intervene.
The girl in question was subjected to harsh treatment due to her appearance. Further details about this experience are available from the minister's account. The minister's story is a personal reflection and can be found through the Odessa American.
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