My older son has been watching kids go off the low diving board at the pool all summer. He isn't tall enough to do the slides but a lifeguard told him he could do the low dive. Yesterday when we had our older neighbor friend with us at the pool Tommy decided it was the day. I was nervous. I stood right on the edge of the pool in case I had to jump in and get him. I wasn't sure if he understood what a big swim it was to the edge after jumping in. In his own little quiet, confident way he walked over the board and stood in line behind all the middle school kids that looked enormous to me. When it was his turn he didn't look back at his brother or me. He walked to the edge, took a deep breath and seemed to reach deep inside himself, and jumped. I was so proud of him. SO proud. But then it seemed like it took forever to get to the ladder. I wasn't sure how he would respond when he got out of the pool. Hank and I gave him high fives and said, "Alright!!" He semi-smiled and walked back over to the diving board line. I hope I am as courageous as he is someday.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
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