The Promised Land

"I may not get there with you but I want you to know that we as a people will get to the promised land."

A sobering visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis situated right at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was assassinated. Besides a slightly-tacky 10-foot plastic wreathe over

Room 306, there is nothing else that brings attention to the "man" that was Dr. King.

The "dream" that became the legacy of Dr. King, however, was plenty evident: people of all walks of life, of nations, of religious beliefs, strolling through the grounds of this motel-turned-museum, turning what was the site of his death into a playground for those who are in the "promised land."

Walking through the exhibits and browsing through the books that are housed in this location reminds each visitor of what may have been forgotten or taken for granted over the years since we first learned about this man & his dream. Walking out of the exhibit, visitors stand a bit taller, taking bolder steps as they bring forth a refreshed spirit of not taking this "dream" for granted.

For our family, we leave knowing that we live each day in full expectation of equality because of the sacrifices made by simple folks like Dr. King. For this, we are eternally grateful.

There were plenty evidence, however, of tWhat this trip to the museum , this quote in the picture is the only other significant display of the "man" that was Dr. King. . Sure there were pictures and stories displayed throughout the museum; however, the most poignant reflection of King's heart was in the faces of those who took time out of their day to visit this monument.