Confessions of a "Privileged" Peace Lover...
I had the privilege of attending a "Secret Keepers Conference" with our 10 year old daughter, Megan, and 12 year old niece, Mariah. What a delightful experience! I knew the conference would be all about modesty, and aimed at the 8 to 12 year old age group, but I wasn't quite sure what all they would talk about. Wow. They covered so much in an age appropriate way, AND they kept the 8 to 12 year olds engaged the entire time. My thanks to the women of Martins Creek Mennonite Church for doing all that they did to bring this event to our area! For more information log onto www.purefreedom.org
Another "privilege" I got to participate in this week was the parents' meeting for the State Tournament bound Lady Hawks! I've been out of this loop for a couple of years but had not forgotten how much fun the tournament trail is, especially when you've got a child involved. The camaraderie of the parents is a very special thing - and since hubby and I have four daughters we've been able to experience this wonderful ride several times...and are looking forward to more! I must give a shout out to our lone senior, Karli Mast, she was a freshman when our second daughter, Krista, was a senior. Now our 3rd daughter, Emily, is in that freshman status...but one of the great things about Hiland ball is the respect that each class has for each other. Before this season started big sis Krista told Emily "your class needs to give it all you've got for Karli - she NEVER gave up, always gave her all and left it all on the court, she deserves the same effort from all of you!" That's Karli, when you watch her play you know this is one young lady that never gives up! She is a leader on, and off, the court.
Both of our college daughters have graduated from the Lady Hawks basketball program, and both are still using the lessons they learned in their four years. Our oldest, Leah, didn't play basketball in college, but her incredible work ethic is, without a doubt, shaped by the years spent in the gym. Krista is still playing college ball, but again, the lessons she learned in the Hiland gym are benefiting her on, and off, the court. Our coaching staff is a great model of respect, hard work, preparation and maintaining a good attitude through it all. Those are the life lessons that have great reward whether in sports, school, work, or living life in a family!
And then there's the "privilege" of raising a little boy after devoting many many years to the interests of girls....none of them ever needed a terrarium to keep all their frogs/toads in; none of them ever really wanted to watch programs about bulldozers, giant squid, or any "extreme" animal behavior...we have no pictures of our daughters with a frog on their head...
oh the privilege of being a parent!
Until next time...
Beth
Another "privilege" I got to participate in this week was the parents' meeting for the State Tournament bound Lady Hawks! I've been out of this loop for a couple of years but had not forgotten how much fun the tournament trail is, especially when you've got a child involved. The camaraderie of the parents is a very special thing - and since hubby and I have four daughters we've been able to experience this wonderful ride several times...and are looking forward to more! I must give a shout out to our lone senior, Karli Mast, she was a freshman when our second daughter, Krista, was a senior. Now our 3rd daughter, Emily, is in that freshman status...but one of the great things about Hiland ball is the respect that each class has for each other. Before this season started big sis Krista told Emily "your class needs to give it all you've got for Karli - she NEVER gave up, always gave her all and left it all on the court, she deserves the same effort from all of you!" That's Karli, when you watch her play you know this is one young lady that never gives up! She is a leader on, and off, the court.
Both of our college daughters have graduated from the Lady Hawks basketball program, and both are still using the lessons they learned in their four years. Our oldest, Leah, didn't play basketball in college, but her incredible work ethic is, without a doubt, shaped by the years spent in the gym. Krista is still playing college ball, but again, the lessons she learned in the Hiland gym are benefiting her on, and off, the court. Our coaching staff is a great model of respect, hard work, preparation and maintaining a good attitude through it all. Those are the life lessons that have great reward whether in sports, school, work, or living life in a family!
And then there's the "privilege" of raising a little boy after devoting many many years to the interests of girls....none of them ever needed a terrarium to keep all their frogs/toads in; none of them ever really wanted to watch programs about bulldozers, giant squid, or any "extreme" animal behavior...we have no pictures of our daughters with a frog on their head...
oh the privilege of being a parent!
Until next time...
Beth
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