Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Significance

WHEW!

BIG HAPPY SIGH.

September is finally here. A new season.

Devin started football. He is so excited. He doesn't get excited a lot, so that is fun. I was thinking about it on my way from dropping him off for practice. I want to talk to him about why he is excited. I think because he is doing something that his dad and I are excited about and other parents, kids and teachers are all excited about, so it feels important. I want to explain to him about the cloud of witnesses that are watching our lives. Cheering us on, hoping we won't give up. The game of life we are in. Being part of something that matters. Something that makes a difference, forever. I hope he gets it, but even if he doesn't I was happy to be thinking those thoughts! I want to play my part well...

3 comments:

Andresa said...

Well put Tawny!! Your encouragment to your son in invaluable...our kids need our positive encouragment, not too different from all of us needing to be encouraged as well...keeps us motivated and excited about doing what God wants. Have a blessed day!

Darla said...

Maybe he just plain loves to play football!

Tawny said...

Thanks Andresa, Yeah Darla, that is why I said I was happy to be thinking those thoughts for myself. Sorry it took me so long to write you guys back, I forgot!