Tackle Your Faith
We took the plunge into tackle football with our ten-year old son this year. And for anyone who’s traveled down this path (or any other competitive sport) you know the commitment is serious. Practice three times a week and two games on the weekend. Not to mention all the time invested in fundraising. Needless to say, if I wasn’t familiar with football before, I am now. Terminology, plays, equipment; I’ve learned it all in just eight short weeks. I now watch college and professional football games with a whole new appreciation. I understand the calls, well most of them. I see the fouls, well some of them. Yet, I cheer and “boo” with a new perception that makes the game so much more enjoyable. And thank goodness, because I live with two males who can find a game to watch almost every night of the week. This knew knowledge has caused me to wonder though; what would life look like if I invested