Comments on: In the Name of Love: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:17:39 +0000

Many thanks, Tele, for your sweet comment, and for sharing a special part of your life with me (and my readers). I can imagine how meaningful that dinner program was for both you and the people you were helping. While children may be a little nervous about getting involved at first, once they see that people are just people, no matter where or how they live, it quickly makes sense to them. We could learn a lot from kids!

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:01:47 +0000

Thank you, Bella. It’s so nice of you to hop over to my blog. Your comment filled my cup with gratitude. And like you, I will never give up hope either.

By: Bella

Bella — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:18:28 +0000

Becky, this post is so moving and inspiring! I want Olivia to move in with us! You have to love children who are so sensitive, bright and loving! If more parents educated their children as you seem to be doing, we would be able to live the dream. However, I haven’t given up hope. I want to believe we can honor Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve made great strides and now all we have to do is keep going!

By: Tele

Tele — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:17:42 +0000

So lovely, Becky – thanks so much for sharing this one. I love that Olivia led you to that meaningful tribute that you were fretting over – just as you and Jeffrey have led her to such life-honoring values. In my non-fishing life, I ran a dinner program for homeless youth, and the volunteers who brought their young children meant the world to me – and to our guests, too, who were often very protective of these kids, in a way that no one had been protective of them. I loved that these volunteers taught their children right from the start that poor didn’t mean untouchable, and we’re here to take care of each other. I suspect your family has had similar conversations, and that makes my heart smile. Thank you for this post.

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:56:48 +0000

Melissa, thank you for your kind words. Coming from a mom for whom I have great admiration, it means a lot. Parenthood is no easy dance, and I often find myself tripping over my own feet, but when a moment like this comes along, I like to take the time to celebrate it. Clearly my philosophy on life and/or my approach to parenting may not resonate with everybody, but I appreciate you letting me know that it did with you.

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:40:50 +0000

Okay, now THAT cracks me up. SHE’S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BEING PERFECT, but we sure do love her anyway. Somehow she puts up with us too! You can’t be a perfect kid if you have woefully imperfect parents, BUT you can enjoy life and jump in with both feet when you’re given different opportunities. Miss O has been jumping from the moment she was born. That probably explains why we are perpetually exhausted!

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:56:29 +0000

Thank you, Stacy. I was just reading your post a minute ago–loving your take on racial issues at various times in your life in various places around the world. In one of my first drafts of my MLK post, I started writing about my travels to South Africa shortly after Nelson Mandela was released from prison, and the impact it had on me. As I mentioned in this draft though, my words never felt quite right. I’m glad you enjoyed this version. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment! I appreciate your kind words.

By: Becky Green Aaronson

Becky Green Aaronson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:38:40 +0000

Cathy, I think you are right about that. Hopefully her passion to help others won’t be quashed by harshness.

By: Stacy S. Jensen

Stacy S. Jensen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:02:36 +0000

I love how your daughter helped you find the right words for Dr. King. Your post is perfect.