Good Times

I am excited today because lots of family is coming into town.   Last weekend was all about the holiday and Boy2's football team playing for the state championship in football.  This weekend is all about Boy1's band playing in a "Battle of the Bands Event" at a club.    So family who has never seen this boy play will have an opportunity this weekend!   For us, its a time where you can really see what makes him tick, what he is passionate about.  (The timing was perfect as our nephew will be in town anyway for a wrestling tournament - so we have a great opportunity to cheer him on too!!!)

This morning I was remembering to give thanks for all my blessings and was so grateful that my boys have interests that make them happy and motivated.   I can't imagine what it would be like it they didn't.   So I am approaching this weekend as a gift.   A time to enjoy those we don't see enough and a time to celebrate our children and their dreams!

Who do you trust?

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Don't you hate those days that are going along nicely and then something comes out of left field and pulls you down?    And while the tangible result of the action may not be that great, its the action itself that calls into question other peoples ethics and morals.

That happened yesterday, and the laughable (ironic?) thing is that the action was discussed with these clients just last week and the response was "oh no, we'd never do that!!!"   And, I believed them.   So who's wrong here?  Me for trusting or them for not holding to their word?

I wasn't wrong and I want to live my life trusting the good in others.  I also want to feel that I'm working with people who know the difference between right and wrong.  It may be foolish to trust, so I guess I may sometimes be a fool.    I am not going to hang onto my anger or bitterness because my faith shows me those reactions will get in the way of a faith-filled life.   I will continue to believe there's a plan for me and I will allow my heart to be open.

Does it make it easier in the moment?  It does if you remind yourself IMMEDIATELY not to give into that feeling of betrayal.   Did I do that yesterday?  No - not right away.   But this morning I am letting it go and believe a purpose will unfold.   

The other part of this is that perhaps we as a society too often put forth something that we never intend to uphold.  In other words, our "word" is nothing more than noise; its just a sound bite and the "politically correct" thing to say in the moment.    In some ways, this big picture is more troubling to me than the incident that impacted me directly.    We all need to give more thought to the phrase "think before you speak".

We Won!

It was an amazing weekend!   On Saturday our high school football team played for the State Championship.   And they won!     So many things seemed to be going our way.   The weather was incredible for the end of November.   Sunshine, clear blue sky and temperature of almost 60.   The game started a little rough, however.  This clearly was a strong team who wanted this win just as much as we did.    For the first time this season, the team trailed.    A last minute touchdown in the first half added points to our side, but we still trailed.   While the second half could not be called "easy",  we seemed to control it and at the end of it all, we had won.    They had kept their composure and drive, even when trailing, to achieve the end result.   It was wonderful to simply observe this journey, to see these young men complete their quest!    I have to think those smiling faces are going to stay that way for some time!