| In the summer of 1993, seven of Michael Watson's friends got together. Realizing the rich differences of their backgrounds, they decided to have a dinner in which each person would bring a dish from their native country. Since Watson's most treasured memories were those precious times he sat with his adoptive parents at the dinner table, he felt this was a wonderful idea. One friend brought chicken with peanut sauce. Another brought exotic Persian rice. Still another brought pita bread and humus made from sesame seed. Carmen, Watson's wife-to-be, fried platenos and black beans. Watson flipped hamburgers. They never forget that magical day. Being adopted,Watson spent many years searching for the definition of mother. The greatest consequence of his quest was the creation of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest. To date, thousands of kids whose origins trace to the far corners of the world have expressed their appreciation for their mothers. Watson feels if one's true mother is one who nurtures and gently instructs our footsteps, then our beautiful earth must also be our mother. Watson and his friends now celebrate the International Dinner every year. He encourages other people to start this tradition. |
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Today we bring food
To the World Table As we sit and eat with People from all nations It is easier to see our Sameness than our differences And that we are all Wonderfully interwoven As we savor our fellowship And the flavors of our cultures We can see the reflection of Ourselves in each other At the World Table Our hearts define all things At the World Table We know a single torch has Ignited our sparks The universe gave birth To the stars Our Earth gave birth to us At the World Table we are all Children of the same Mother Until we meet again At the World Table We will remember our Joyous Feast We will do all things With great love And we will love and care For our Living Mother Who has so perfectly loved us © 2006 Michael C. Watson |
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Perfect, my mother, like earth beneath us.
Laura Chae. Grade 7. 2006 DiamondWinner.
Laura Chae. Grade 7. 2006 DiamondWinner.