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USA250 Journal Project
Personal Chronicle: July 4, 2025 – July 5, 2026
A gift for reflection. A record of now. A story for what’s next.
📖 Caleb Devlin – Prompt One: “Who am I?”
I’m Caleb.
I don’t talk a lot, but I think a lot.
I like bugs and books and maps.
I hate loud sounds. I hate when people whisper about my mom.I think maybe I’m supposed to be someone who understands things.
I just don’t know what yet.I remember my mom singing real soft, and I remember her crying when she thought I was asleep.
I believe people leave sometimes even when they love you.
I believe Grandpa’s trying.
📖 Caleb Devlin – Prompt Two: “How did I get here?”
I used to live in a blue house. I think it was blue.
Then Mom got sick a lot. I stayed with Grandpa more. Then I never went back.Sometimes I forget her voice, but I remember her hands.
Now I live in this house with duct tape and squeaky stairs and a dog that barks at clouds.
I got here because I had to.
And because Grandpa said I could.
August 6, 2025
🪶 What We’re Not Passing Down
Journal Reflections from the USA250 Witnesses
Prompt:
“What are you choosing not to pass down?”
“What future would make your ancestors proud—not of your survival, but of your freedom?”
“I’m not gonna pass down pretending everything’s fine.”
I think crying is like letting the dust settle in your chest so you can breathe better.
I don’t know what kind of man I’ll be. But I’ll let my kids cry.
Family, Friends & Associates
Ron Devlin – Grandfather.
Lyle Brooks – Grandfather’s best friend.
Mona Riggs – Grandfather’s friend.
Pastor Dan – Local church leader.
