One of my favorite times of the year is here. Austin's baseball season starts this Saturday with his first practice. I get to be the assistant coach on the team again as well. What a great way for Ausitn and I to get to spend some times together away from the rest of the kids in the family. It is tough for me to get one on one time when there is 5 kids. Coaching is a great way for me to do that with him. The truth is I would be at the ballpark for his practices and games anyways why not coach? I am really excited.
For me it is also something that is really fun to do...I really enjoy it. I get to be with Austin and work with other boys his age. Who knows maybe they will learn something from me that will help them in their growth and development. I also enjoy it because I get to watch Austin develop and grow right before my eyes...and that is cool. For me though it is a good escape from the normal routines of life. I am able to get away from the church while still being a witness to other coaches and the players yet not have to deal with "church stuff". It also gets me away from the routine of the house and all of the chaos there. I guess you could call this coaching thing a hobby for. Just an all around good thing!
I know Austin and my other children will always remember that there dad was there to coach their teams. This will be a foundational moment for them. I don't want to be one of the parents that later in life they tell there friends that "I was never there or never around for them." Coaching is a creative outlet for me to build a great bond with my kids and it creates healthy memories that will never be taken away. How do you creatively invest time into your kids. What outlets do you have in your life and how can you include your kids in on them? I pray that God continues to grow you and all your relationships with your children. Blessings, Your Dreaming Pastor
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