Today was Allysa's 14th birthday.....amazing, 14! Where has the time gone...literally? It has been harder on me this year realizing that Allysa is going to be a freshman next year and Alizabeth a 6th grader than it has Allyson is going to be a freshman in college. Doesn't make sense, but it's true.
We had a lot of fun today. I took Allysa and Joey to Climb Time, and indoor rock climbing facility in Indianapolis. They have both done rock walls before and hiked in state and national parks, but this was their first true indoor climbing lesson and session. It was really fun to watch them listen to the instructor as he explained how they would not only climb themselves, but rely on each other as they climbed, and likewise how they would literally be holding their partners life as they climbed. As they were going through this, it occurred to me that this was a good life lesson in trust, faith and relying on others. If you are someone who has an issue with trust....or even an issue relying on others for support and help, I highly suggest climbing as a hobby, while you can certainly free climb on your own, you have to have a partner or a "belayer" that not only monitors you while you climb but brings you down safely from you climb when you've reached your summit. I got so much more than I bargained for out of this little adventure today.....not only did they have a great time, but they got an amazing lesson in faith and trust that they probably didn't even realize they were "learning" anything! lol
As I got more than I bargained for in this fun adventure today, I was glad I "saw" the lesson I hadn't planned on. What are you getting more than you bargain for in life right now....do you even realize it?
God gives us so much more than we bargain for everyday.....eternal life and the price of admission.....a personal relationship with him.
Get more than you bargain for today.....in areas you'd never imagine.
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