On my daily routine walking on 19th and K St. NW. I have come in contact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, race, and nationalities. I have had the opportunity and pleasure of sharing lunch with a young lady from India and I was introduced to the food from her country (and i like it). I have had many conversations and words of encouragement from my Jewish patrons and friends.
I have had prayer with a young lady from Asia. We continue to encourage each other on a daily basis. I have many Caucasian brothers and sisters who encourage and inspire me daily with their willingness to look past the color of my skin and see the content of my character. And the African-American brothers and sisters encourage me by telling me that the sin is not in failing, but failing to get back up and try again. I am blessed by all these experiences shared with me by all these wonderful people who remind me that the dream of Martin Luther King still lives on. I am fortunate to be apart of the International Square community that is a melting pot for people from all over the world, at 19th and K St.
There are two quotes from Martin Luther King that are dear to my heart.
1. “I have a dream that one day this nation would rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.”
2. “I have a dream that my four little 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.
PS. Shout out to my many wonderful customers at 19th and K St. One of my customers recently wrote me a wonderful card. Among her kind words were these:
“It warms my heart every morning to hear your booming voice greeting folks heading to work! You are a blessing. What a great way to start off the morning seeing you!
PS – Cannot wait for your next publication. Enjoy your writings/stories very much. God Bless you, Larry Garner!”
