The strength of a Warrior

Warrior has been playing a few positions on the field. He is strong and he is determined. He has the desire of 13 warriors and then some! He amazes me. He never complains. He just gets it done. I think he dropped 3 gallons of sweat on the field.

He is a leader both on the field and off the field. Have you noticed how people award mediocrity? Everybody is lumped into one big group. It has become politically incorrect to award Johnny for making straight A's and an give an entire class punishment by having no recess because Bobby couldn't follow the class rules. I just have to say "GRRRrrr or HONK" like the geese do.

This post is leading to a rant can you feel it?? We have been quite active in our sporting community. I suppose having 4 children contributes to this. Many non members and school teachers commend us on such a fine young gent Warrior is. They never mention anything about his hair. To every practice and to every game our entire family is out there supporting one another. All six of us will be there cheering unless we have two playing at the same time. Where half will go with one and the other half to the other game.
I tire of church members who make comments to my son and to me about his hair. Do I say to you, "My it looks like you have gained 20 lbs?" Do I say, oh my gosh that receding hair line is even bigger? Do I ask you Do you smoke or drink caffeine? because your teeth say otherwise. NO NO NO and NO!!! I just want to go ghetto on them, and the thought crosses my mind.

Don't you just love the unsolicited opinions of others? NOT! There is nothing else to pick at Warrior for. Isn't it funny how it is human nature to pick at oneself or other's flaws until they become open sores? Who will be there when this pecking and ribbing leaves a gaping wound in my son's soul? Will those same who cast their stones be there to heal?? NO! they won't. It will be myself and Mr. Incredible to heal those scrapes and if the scrapes go deeper and become wounds the gospel principles that have been taught in our home will be enough. But will it? We are never truly guaranteed. WE are blessed that Warrior's personality is not one to take offense. He is quick to forgive and to forget. I sure wish I was blessed with that gift.
Weeks ago one of our sacrament talks was on judging and being judgemental. It was a very good talk. I continue to learn lessons of forgiveness, peace and mercy through Warrior and Sweetheart. He rarely lets things or comments bother him but when they do, they cut me to the deepest depths of my soul and I just come out FUMING!! He is much wiser than his years! He is charismatic, great with children and I have never heard him talk about anyone.


Warrior responds back to others whom he knows is being cutting with humor. I love that!! I love that he is quick enough on his feet when attacked to come back with LOVE! Instead of the bite and sting of venom.