My African Friend James

Post April 11th, 2018 "Dear James & Family, I am sorry to hear of another loss in your family of your little niece.  Your extended family has seen so much sorrow.  I know as you have told me as the head of the family the duty & responsibilities are your's to handle.  What is happening here in the United States this month in April, is that all Americans have to pay taxes to our government; both Federally and for the State you live in. California has a very high tax rate.  This tax period just ended.  I was able to pay my State tax, yet the Federal tax is very high for me to pay; this is over a thousand dollars.  I must pay this all by next month, which is a hardship for me to do as the tax is too high for the average single American. I have set aside money for these taxes yet have to save more money in May to pay this fee in full.   As I have promised to you I will send the gift for your little daughter's Queen contest for funds for her Christian School in May.