What a great challenge to those of us who are not usually big risk-takers. It can be easy to play things close to the vest and not step out there and give things a try.
I want to take a minute and brag on my family for some cool, recent instances of initiative on their part. They may not seem like really big deals . . . but they are great reminders to give things a try because if you don't, you may miss out on something good.
A family from our church parted ways with a trampoline not too long ago, and when I picked it up I was pretty sure that it was missing some pieces, or at least some hardware . . . and instructions. I had been dreading the inevitable task of spreading the puzzle out on the back yard to find out what might be missing. But, with this week being spring break, our 8th grade son Jonah showed awesome initiative to basically figure it out himself with the help of one of his buddies. We got a few bolts & nuts from the hardware store . . . and poof, it's good to go. It wouldn't have happened if he hadn't stepped out and given it a try. We are so proud of his determination . . . when he sets out to do something, he finds a way to make it happen.
Our 11th grader daughter Makenna has been quietly and selectively looking at potential colleges with a pretty small list in mind. The opportunity to visit a few more in Virginia with some friends came up and she and Tracy thought "why not?" even though most of them hadn't been on the short list. Now she has a new favorite at the top of her list because she decided to step out and give it a try. We are excited for her and proud of the way she is taking ownership of this important process in her life.
And, just last night as dinner time approached, I mentioned that we had been hungry for garlic knots from one of our pizza places . . . and TA-DA! . . . Tracy figured out a way to make THE MOST AMAZING garlic knots that we have ever tasted. I am always proud of the initiative that my better half displays . . . and her ability to go for it and make things happen. She may once in a while have some "oh wells" but she rarely looks back and has "what ifs?"
( if you're wondering how Emily, Jared and I fit in to this post . . . we don't feel left out - we helped inhale the garlic knots ).
What opportunities are before YOU that you have been putting off . . ? It may be very simple, practical, complicated, relational, professional, recreational or spiritual . . .
Here's what I'm learning - why not give it a try?
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