Dear family:
This is Martin Luthers's Weekend, and we have been reminded of his passionate dedication to freedom and justice. On Sunday in church we reflected on Speak Loudly. To say nothing i o n the face of injustice is shameful; and in the afternoon we heard Aaron Freeman, an actor, read the speech by MLKjr. against the Vietnam War in 1966. Except for the references to VN it could have been spoken today about how force and militarism have infiltrated our national psyche. This afternoon Ella Jenkins, a friend of MLKjr and folk singer, did her 20th annual concert for families. About 200 parents with their children came and sang together with her. Afterward there was a cake with candles for MLKjr's birthday, with a piece for each person.
At Christmas time we entertained 2 Korean girls (students in U S universities-California and Texas) We just loved having them with us. 8 other students were in other homes for what is called Christmas International HOuse. We took them all to a Bulls Basketball game and beat the Indiana Pacers 104 to 98. Because the home town team won everyone with a ticket was given a Big Mac free!
I'm looking forward to my trip next weekk to Mexico, a country I have never visited. Lutherans and Presbyterians are holding a seminar about world trade there for eight days. It's nice to go to Mexico in the middle of winter!
We learn from Michael that we are all set for our summer reunion at beautiful Lake Geneva WI. He made the arrangements for us. We find July 4th a good time to gather.
Mkay joy come too the hearrts of peope everywhere. May barriers crumble, suspicion disappear, hatreds cease and may all divisions be healed. Love to all. Ensign
Those connections with people to support non-violence and families sound very important and fun. thanks for sharing.
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