More on discipline

In vain do they talk of happiness who never subdued an impulse in
obedience to a principle. He who never sacrificed a present to a future
good, or a personal to a general one, can speak of happiness only as
the blind speak of color.

Horace Mann
1796-1859, American educator and abolitionist.

Jim Bunning was one of my childhood Phillie favs.

Judgement

"Therefore let us stop passing judgement on one another." - Romans 14:3

Fatherhood

"A father carries a picture where his money used to be" -Anonymous

Discipline

Liberty is the luxury of self-discipline. Historically, those people
that did not discipline themselves had discipline thrust upon them from
the outside.

Alistair Cooke

Relationships

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men."
-Herman Melville

patience

"...comfort those who are frightened, take care of those who are weak, and be patient with everyone..." St. Paul (1 Thessolonians)

Jordan in One Voice

Jordan, you showed your talent extends beyond your sweet swing with a bat and your ability to drive your sister absolutely crazy in the Christian musical "One Voice" this Easter.

Your parents were proud of you, of course, but I was really happy that you stepped outside of your comfort zone and did this. It's something that not a lot of people do, and I know I have been guilty of that a lot. At first you were a little nervous about having a part in front of all those people instead of just singing in a group, as you expected. Mom, (who deserves a lot of credit for this), said, "well, if you want to quit, that's ok, but why don't you try it and see if you like it?". From that point on, you absolutely loved it. I realize that there were a few other kids your age to hang out with, but the few times that I picked you up, I could see that the grownups like you too. That's what impressed me the most, that at your age you were able to feel comfortable with the other people in your play, even adults!

We went to the cast party tonite and heard numerous kind words about how everyone enjoyed your presence during rehearsals and during the actual play. One woman was impressed at how you just stood there with all the adults and waited for directions.

It was a tremendous play and the acting and the music were so good, many people thought the church hired professionals. And the exciting thing is that you were a part of it!

My prayer is that you will never let fear keep you from trying things like this. I spoke to Nicodemus tonight and he admitted that even he was nervous, but you would never guess from watching him. It's so easy to not try new things, for fear of looking silly. My Prayer is that you will continue to smile and bring joy to a room like you do now, to face any fear you might have, and go ahead and do your best for God's glory.

Love, Dad

Anika's flag

Time for Bed