Guest guest Posted January 17, 2000 Report Share Posted January 17, 2000 Today Is Not Just For Him Today is not like other days, for it is the day to remember a man who gave of himself, sacrificed much, and taught the world that pain eats away the heart and a soul can become hardened. As Luther King, Jr. said, " we have a dream " and with that he gave every once of all he had so others could have more freedom. Perhaps there were times he himself held anger, but he worked hard to give so others may live the lifes they so deserved. It is not the color of one's skin that makes one different nor accepted. It is the thoughts and the hate one chooses to display or secretly hold inside. It is believing that one is better than another, and not accepting a person for whom they are, and not what one believes they should be like. To dream a dream of the future, where all men, women and children may walk the streets and be admired is a dream that is slowing coming true. How sad to think the dream is not always working into the minds of those with prejudice and hate. To all men there is a purpose, and that purpose is accepting, and love to understand all who walk this earth today. The fights still remain among people here on earth that others should die because of whom they are. Wars and conflicts still cover the lands with the blood of men, women and children; the people of many nations. Luther King, Jr. DID have a dream. Today, the people he spoke of carry the same jobs and the same loves and desires others do. They are no longer slaves to those who believed them to be of a lower spieces. However, not all have chosen to welcome them with open hearts. Today, as every day should be, let us all open our hearts to everyone, regardless of color, race, creed, religion, or any differences they may have. They are our brother and our sister, no matter what the age or other differences. It is truly not the color of a person's skin that makes the difference in life. It is the believing that we are all equal, and love as one would hope we would love and accept. (Speech given by Debi on the morn of Luther King, Jr. day several years ago, and has appeared in numerous papers around the world). Holding onto the dream. Debi Hoggan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ One day at a time. Take it one day at a time... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ _______________________________________________________ Site Design, Hosting, and E-Commerce at www.webpipe.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I am so happy for both of you. I know what a huge accomplishment that is, and it's a game that can be played with anyone and anywhere!! Yippee! Thanks for sharing your success. We aren't at games yet, but hopefully it will be in our future too. When our kids do something that you have been wishing for it makes us so happy, and so proud that you feel like your going to bust!! CONGRATS!! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Wow- that’s so awesome. Uno is a good game to know. Congrats Lia- On 2/19/07 1:51 PM, " LFMleczko@... " <LFMleczko@...> wrote: Today.. February 19, I played a game , a typical game, of UNO with my 15 year old son. To me, this is worth millions. I never thought I would hear him talk when he was little.. and he does now.. but to initiate card games... his great teacher at school got him started.. is a major event. Only you all would understand this.. how it brought tears to my eyes.. a game.. that he loves to play and can make friends with.. he is now asking for the game.. trouble... peace, Lia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 We LOVE UNO!!!!! When you are ready, try UNO Attack! Got that for Christmas...it is gobs of fun and doesn't get put away we play it so much. Margo > > Today.. February 19, I played a game , a typical game, of UNO with my 15 > year old son. To me, this is worth millions. I never thought I would hear him > talk when he was little.. and he does now.. but to initiate card games... his > great teacher at school got him started.. is a major event. Only you all > would understand this.. how it brought tears to my eyes.. a game.. that he loves > to play and can make friends with.. he is now asking for the game.. trouble... > peace, Lia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Great story! My girls love Pizza Party and old game from 1987. My 12 year old uses it in school and her teacher sent it home to show me how much language it brings out. I found one on ebay! Game can be an neat way to connect with our kids. KS -- In EOHarm , " sagastumemargo " <msagastume@...> wrote: > > We LOVE UNO!!!!! When you are ready, try UNO Attack! Got that for > Christmas...it is gobs of fun and doesn't get put away we play it so > much. > Margo > > > > > > > > Today.. February 19, I played a game , a typical game, of UNO with > my 15 > > year old son. To me, this is worth millions. I never thought I > would hear him > > talk when he was little.. and he does now.. but to initiate card > games... his > > great teacher at school got him started.. is a major event. Only > you all > > would understand this.. how it brought tears to my eyes.. a game.. > that he loves > > to play and can make friends with.. he is now asking for the > game.. trouble... > > peace, Lia > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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