While I'm not a sports fan, I really got into the Little League World Series (LLWS) this summer. One player stood out and I shared his story in wellness this week. Josiah Porter is the starting outfielder on the Tennessee LLWS squad. Josiah was their standout player, leading his team to the championship final with a .400 batting average and six RBIs, the fourth-best total among participants this season. And he achieved all of this with vision in only his left eye. His story is an inspiration to us all. I encourage you to learn more about Josiah - see links below. Be warned, I cannot help but tear up every time I watch the video. Just ask a 5th or 6th grader!
Josiah Porter Proves Anything is Possible at the LLWS Josiah Porter's Incredible Journey to the LLWS (video) This was a suggested post on my Instagram this morning - click on the photo to view. It speaks to the importance of prioritizing time with our children, cherishing all their small moments and not getting bogged down by our "to do" lists. Below are the words. Happy first day of school! Just Wait a Minute - Jess Ulrichs
He asks me to watch how fast he can run How high he can jump Did you see that mom? Just a minute, I say, I'm almost done. He asks me to listen as he hums a tune Just a second, I say, I'll be there soon. He asks me to look at a picture he drew I say I will soon but I have things to do. For his world is in color, a work of art An invite he offers into his heart But it's something unfinished, always something to start. I'll never be done There'll always be more The dust will still settle on some endless chore. And the running, the jumping, the mommy watch this Will I remember it only as something I missed? Too busy with crossing things off of my list? Let's sit for a while, let's take some time Pull me into your world, let me step out of mine. He soars around, his arms are wings And finally I learn that we need the same thing. In this season and all that it brings A boy and his mother, just seeing each other. |
Jason StevensonSchool Counselor - Avid Hiker - Reader - Lego Enthusiast Archives
January 2024
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