There is a fantastic program on PBS that just came out last week. We Shall Remain documents how Native Americans resisted being moved from their land, and tried to keep their customs and heritage alive and true. The program is aired over five episodes, and helps to educate us all on our rich American History.
Scott and I talk often about how to best share with our kids, and children in general our collective history, the struggles and triumphs of people and our own families and the sense that people as individuals and as groups can speak and act from the heart with love, honor and courage. So many lessons to be learned.
Our kids who love learning and are fascinated by history, and the heroes among us are sure to love this program.
Memories of my father over the years come flooding back, as he clearly sought to do the same thing.
Sharing and showing me what it was to be kind, empathetic and to be involved in the world in a gracious way. I remember watching Roots over a series of weeks, volunteering at the hospital, participating every Labor Day in the Jerry Lewis Telethon ( after a month or so of earning the money to donate ) and how he made this all a part of our every day fabric.
As always, if we can instill in our children the belief that anything is possible, and give them the confidence, courage and interest to participate in making our communities and world the best that they can be, we have done well by them. As always, along the way, what they give those around them is that and so much more.
Getting ready to record Episode number 2, on Monday evening, April 20th. Look forward to hearing your thoughts about the program..