Seasons

     I met friends for coffee this morning.... I jogged to the coffee shop so that was a good way to justify the time since I really need to do some housework.  My life revolves around the seasons, Sports Seasons.  Seems that with Baseball games and Track meets the house work is getting "swept under the rug"  so to speak.  But though it is going to be a busy month... It will go quickly... I think how quickly the last 12 1/2 years have flown since we moved to Ohio.  I can do a month... I just hope that no one looks too closely at the house during this month.  I do have a few projects up my sleeve but that is super secret and I will tackle them the end of April.

     This photo was taken the other day and is the swing that brought about a beauty of a line drive in which he got a base hit,  stole a base, and then scored on a teammates RBI.  It was great to see Ryan get a hit... I think it was his 5th or 6th at bat (so far this year and last) He doesn't get much playing time.  But he is my hero.... he has such a good heart and never complains about playing time... He likes all the kids on the team, and the coaches and is so glad for everyone when they have a good game or make a good play.  I don't think he has a mean bone in his body.  I pray after every game to be more like that.... and I think I am making a little progress.  You probably know a kid like that... there aren't too many out there.  I wonder how many would quit the team if they didn't play.... Everyone cheers for the kids in the field but the kids on the bench-- those kids make me proud.... their dedication to the team.... Well, that's me bragging on my son.  Can't wait for the game tonight... and then a short break in games for Easter!  Yeah for that too!

     Well, God uses everything to mold and change us and it is usually not fun.  We do hate change... My foreign exchange student says it best.... He says, "I am uncomfortable".   He doesn't ever like to be uncomfortable and really none of us do... whether we are too cold, too hot, or in a difficult situation... we want to be comfortable all the time.   But, how do we learn patience without trials and waiting.... or humility without being humbled.... Living for Christ is taking yourself, your selfish desires and feelings, out of the equation for a bit... It's always there, we will always struggle with it- "The Me Monster"  but if we look for His will in everything, we can be more satisfied with life and have more joy.  This lesson being taught to me this Baseball Season by my son!