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"Home Court Advantage" by Kevin Leman {
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Highly recommend this book! Probably preaching to the choir here at homesteadblogger...but it sure reaffirms and encourages what we all know already: home is where the heart (and future of our country) is!My favorite parts so far include Dr. Leman's use of old Andy Griffith shows to bring home certain points. I ordered several Andy Griffith episodes from Christian Book Distributors because I love to share these old shows with Jack. These shows are from the era where it was still popular to have competent parents and respectful children! One episode Jack and I watched showed how Opie needed to earn his allowance but the new kid got whatever he wanted just by throwing a fit. The new kid showed Opie how to throw a fit to get his way but when Opie tried it, Andy asked him what he was doing. Opie replied, "I'm throwing a fit!" Andy just looked at him and calmly reminded him not to get his clothes dirty rolling around on the floor like that! When Opie said he should get his allowance without having to do any work, Andy listened to his argument and then basically said, "no work, no allowance". Gotta love Sheriff Taylor! Dr. Leman reminds us (especially me!) that everything we do is under the scrutiny of our children. My kids watch how I handle everything from dealing with heavy traffic to helping those less fortunate to my relationship with my spouse and family. Also, he challenges us to think very hard about the memories we are making with our children. And remember: not all memories are good ones. That comment has made me really stop and think: will Jack's memories be about me on the floor with him building k-nex race cars or will he recall seeing my backside as I stand at the sink full of dirty dishes hearing my complaints. Guess what? Dishes don't disintegrate by sitting in the sink for a day! My 19-y.o. daughter came over for a visit (translate that into "hot meal") and she asked if I would come out and swim with her for a while. My first instinct was, "I'm tired, I have dishes to do, and I want to go to bed early". But, fortunately, I said, "Sure". As we floated around the pool on the loungers we talked and laughed and I'm sure I made a memory with her. I give God the credit for stopping my selfish desire and encouraging me to "make a memory". Blessings! Connie { Last Page } { Page 10 of 75 } { Next Page } |
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