Martin Luther King Day

I've been motivated to hear the MLK speech all day long. It was supposed to be the very first thing I did when I came down to start my day today, but somehow I failed at that. After breakfast, I collapsed on the floor and fell into a slumber as my little one played with her toys, my son cleaned the kitchen and my husband lounged on the sofa. When I woke it was time to put the little one down for her nap and start my week's worth of dinners (more on that in another post).

The day progressed on. I got the laundry washed and folded, put most of it away and looked at a Ghanain movie I borrowed from a friend. Still no MLK speech.

I had committed to begin exercising again today. So as I was trying to get my mind right for that and as my son said 'this is the first day of your recovery'...I grabbed my iphone and searched for the March on Washington footage. I found one that was 17 minutes long and was instantly motivated to hop on my treadmill and listen to it.

I listened to the speech and got my workout in as well. Best 30 minutes of my day so far! Who knew exercise could be so much fun?

Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King, Jr.!

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

I have a dream...sounds like a very simple statement, but boy does it say alot. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that one day people of all colors and nationalities could stand together and be counted as equal. We have made much progress since his speech, but there is still so much more ground to break. I think seeing Barack Obama being sworn in as President is definitely a large part of it all.

What is your dream?

My dream is that one day Polly & Meek will be a household name known for promoting positive messages for families through published works such as our books, calendars, gift cards and portraits. My dream may not be as profound as Dr. King's, but it is mine nonetheless.

We must not give up on our dreams. Sometimes it may seem like they are not coming true or that they are too far fetched to ever come to fruition, but lets not be discouraged. Good things happen to those who are faithful and work diligently. Speak your dream into the atmosphere and confess that you will realize it, that you will put forth the effort and do it all to the glory of God!

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Many Blessings,

Meek