Happy Martin Luther King Day

Monday was Martin Luther King Day. We always have the day off school and maybe mention Martin Luther King and talk about his role as a civil rights leader. This year felt different to me. I really wanted to honor Dr. King by talking about his dream and what it means to our family.

We colored our nation's flag, watched Martin Luther King's speech on Youtube, and recorded our own dreams.

This is Mary's Dream:
My dream is for Cheetahs and all animals to be happy and not go extinct. I do not want any animal to be shot, hunted for fur, trapped, or killed. All animals should be respected and left in piece. I want all animal and humans to have a home, food be happy and most important have a familly!

This is Zoe's dream in picture. I think she was supporting Mary's dream.


This is Caleb's dream:
My dream is for everyone to be friends and for everyone to forgive to animals and people alike.

As I listened and read Martin Luther King's speech, I became teary and really felt the powerful message of his dream. The part that impacted me most was this, "I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." As he said those words I pictured my four children. My children are living his dream. Years ago, our family would not have been accepted in society like we are today. I hope I would have had the courage to stand as he did and say, "Let freedom ring!"

Thank you, Martin Luther King.