When in doubt, don't doubt!

September 16, 2013

3:17pm

How much confidence do you have in your son?

More today than I did last week, that's for sure. Last week was full of highs and lows-mostly lows. Jay's focused was way off and my patience was wearing thin. It seemed like Jay wasn't getting anything I was teaching. I keep forgetting that six-year-olds still have short attention spans. I was talking to Stephan last night about this week's lessons. Jay had a math test today, and I was expressing serious doubt as to whether he could complete it own his own and answer every question correctly. Please don't mistake my doubts for lack of confidence in my child. OK, so there was a little lack of confidence, but it was coming from a place where I know of Jay's strengths and areas of opportunity. Focus is a HUGE area of opportunity for Jay. Welp, long story short, the little guy proved me wrong:

I had every intention of going over each section one at a time with Jay. But, once he got started, he kept on going without me! I guess as parents, we overlook all the wonderful things about our kids, because we're so busy looking at their imperfections. What an unfair thing to do, especially considering that the Heavenly Father overlooks His children's imperfections and forgives us of all the sickening things we do. Christ had the confidence that His people WILL prosper and overcome sin through Him. That's why he left us with the Holy Spirit! 

I know better, now. Jay makes mistakes. But, given an opportunity to give his all, I know he'll provide A+ results every time.