Perseverance

As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life....Knowing God leads to self control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness leads to love for other Christians and finally you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.

1 Peter 3; 6-7

Can I just say how proud I am of my daughter Samantha?

Samantha is 14 and is now in 9th grade. This past summer she decided to go out for the soccer team at PHS. Now understand, she has played some soccer in the past and loved it. It kinda runs in the family since her dad used to play pro many years ago. So it is also a great point of connection for them. My hesistancy was that she was carrying a bit more weight than a normal girl her age and out of shape. She knew this and was part of the reason for her decision. So I encouraged her.

So she joined summer soccer conditioning. Running is the backbone of the conditioning. Sam couldnt run down to the end of the block when she started and within 2 weeks was expected to run a 3 mile run. So day after day I picked her up, sweaty and crying saying how much it hurt. I'd ask her, do you want to keep going? And every day the answer would be the same. "Mom, I'll ice down and be ok." Because she ran behind everyone else, she would talk of the older girls and how they would keep pace with her and encourage her to the next stop point.

Her skills were not great, but her perseverance remained and her determination grew stronger. When it came for choosing the team she was choosen for JV Soccer! A day of celebration but then followed by many games so far on the bench. And after each game on the bench, she maintains a positive additude cheering her team mates, thankful to be a part of something bigger than she. My heart swells with pride.

So this weekend, she has chosen to give up going to KI with the family for her dad's company picnic for a last minute rescheduled game, with the hopes of playing. And who will be sitting along the edge cheering??? I wouldnt miss it for the world!

GO VIKES!