Happy MLK Day
My wife and I were sitting watching TV last night when the news came on and talked about the Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church at which Martin Luther King Jr. had preached. In lieu of the inauguration tomorrow, I would expect the worship service at Ebenezer yesterday was particularly meaningful.
For many people, today is an opportunity to celebrate the teachings of Dr. King, some of those people might have decided to march in one of the many parades going on today (several members from UUCG are marched in an MLK day parade here in Atlanta in support of Troy Davis). Yet others answered Barak Obama’s call to service today. More than 12,100 service projects (e.g., delivering meals, refurbishing schools, being a mentor, etc.) are taking place across the country, prompting those that participate to treat MLK Day as “a day on, not a day off.” I on the other hand, used today to spend time with my wife, enjoying each other’s company while our various and sundry children were off playing.
I’ve had to take things kinda easy the last couple of days. Every time I feel as if I am getting over my last chemo treatment, I find myself getting a little nauseous. For whatever reason, the effects are lingering; I’m sure I’ll be fine in a bit.
Which brings me to the picture for today. As I have said here, of my children, my younger son (the middle child) often seems to have the hardest time dealing with my being sick. My younger son spends a lot of energy (mostly) helping to take care of his little sister and defending his older brother. A lot of stuff for an 11-year-old to have to deal with.
Luckily, he has many other outlets to express himself. This picture was taken earlier this week at his Winter concert. In addition to playing the bass in the 6th grade concert band, he also participates in boy scouts (he’s currently a Tenderfoot, but he is very close to completing his Second and First class rank requirements). In addition, he often helps me as a den chief in the cub scout Webelos den I help run. In addition to these activities, my son is a red belt in Kenpo Karate and enjoys attending the youth group meetings at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. As busy as this all sounds, though, he has quite a bit of free time, and he spends that hanging out with his friends or playing on the computer / Wii.
More tomorrow.
Merle