The Good Son

Kids are funny… My son Leevi wants to be a football player like his old dad. I played ball from the time I was 7 right through junior college ball. Although Leevi wants to be a little different for some reason, he likes the Raiders, I like the Steelers. He wants to be a QB, I played defense. But our difference aside we like the same things. Well signups for the upcoming football season is May 16th, but he wants to be in a play at Stained glass Theater as well that starts at the same time. I left the decision up to him knowing all along he would say football. He plays every day and when he can’t get me out there he throws the ball at a target 100 times for fun. Well he shocked me. He has decided to do the play and do football next year if he has to. WOW I was so happy. I don’t want my kid to be a jock or a nerd or a geek or a stud. I want my son to be a good Christian. A boy who is well rounded and honors the Lord in whatever he does. The bible tells us to be “teachers of good things” so I guess I am off and running. Teach the boy about everything and hope he has the good sense to follow his heart to the Lord. Or… I could beat him into thinking like I do… Ok I will do it the right way for now but I am not swearing off the beatings … yet..