Special Places, Special People

Many of us have place that we keep sacred.

This special space is a place where we can feel most at ease with the world; a place where we feel closest to our creator.

When we bring others to share in our space we enhance the joy and peace of these surroundings by adding to the love and the memories.

As with faith, it is in sharing that we are brought to deeper understanding that in turn will bring greater joy, peace and love. Each time we experience the changes that come with this sharing we are strengthened and encouraged to find a way to share again.

Those people with whom we share these experiences and places also grow in a bond of love, friendship and understanding.

This is the basis of our relationships with those who share our earthly journey as well as our relationship with God. Special people in special places growing together in love.

Never Give Up

Sometimes in life we are blessed to witness true growth.

Having coached this young lady once before many years ago, I knew that she was not one of my strongest players. During her first few games of this season, she oft shied from the approaching soccer ball or oncoming players.

None the less, my approach to the game is that we all have fun and keep trying. Throughout the season this young lady showed us that she could carry the ball and even take it away occasionally from the opposition. We enthusiastically encouraged every attempt.

The last day of our season, the end of the year tournament, we were privileged to watch my young friend come into her own on the field. She never gave up. She played hard and was instrumental in the final win.

How often does our Lord watch us grow, slowly and steadily? Though we may fail and falter he encourages us to never give up. The game may still be ours to win.