My daughter asked if Martin Luther King hadn’t made his “I have a dream” speech would she still be able to live with us and could she still be in our family? Eight years old and full of brutally honest and serious questions. I of course always answer her truthfully. Yes, of course you would still live with us. Sadly she would have likely been treated differently by people outside of our home back then. I am so thankful that times have changed, not just for our beautiful child, but for everyone. When I look at her I don’t see a different skin color, I see my daughter. The little girl that I gave birth to and have loved with my everything before I even saw her sweet little face for the first time. Race has never been something that has mattered in our home. We teach our children to love and respect all races and cultures. I realize I would be naive to believe I could forever protect her from the hatred and racism in this world we live in. But I will however always be sure she knows how very loved and adored she is by our family & friends. Skin is only a color and doesn’t define the person you are.