Be Like A Lion...

Since switching from one sport to another we have had many talks with Tim about being like a Lion.  "A Lion doesn't waste time worrying what sheep think or say about him."  He is a leader not a follower.  He is a protector of what is his.  He marches to the beat of his own drum.  His roar puts fear into anyone who even thinks for a moment that they are going to hurt or destroy him.  He is fearless.  He is mighty.  He is the king of the jungle.  We've told Tim to Be Like A Lion!

Tim has had lots to deal with since walking away from the sparring world.  People who he thought would always be his friends have nothing to do with him anymore now that he quit competitive sparring.   His girlfriend used the excuse that her father doesn't want her dating right now to cut her relationship off with Tim.  He realized real quick that if she's that fickle about not having a relationship with him just because he's no longer doing sparring then she wasn't the right girl for him to begin with.  We have a smart kid.  All the pain he has had to face after his exit from that world showed him just who are his real friends and that list is short.  He has bounced back amazingly well and didn't spend any time letting all the nonsense try to get him down on life or himself.  He's moved on rather amazingly.  I wish I could say the same though.  If I never ever see those people again who hurt my son it will be far too soon.    

Even though Tim's had losses he's also had gains.  Old friendships have been rekindled now that he is back at Black Belt World (BBW).  He's making new friends at BBW.  He's also making new friends doing weightlifting.  He's growing into an amazing young man who has a really great head on his shoulders.  This kid has had to grow up so fast because of all that he has been through in his young life.  He has almost lost his life twice because of circumstances beyond his control but God!!!  We are so blessed to still have him with us and we never take a day with him for granted.  God has great plans for him and we look forward to watching His plan unfold each and every day of his life.