Image by Beth, 2010)
Bentley is taking Taekwondo now and a couple times we have gone to the gym ro practice kicking with the pads; or punching. he is a very good learner and is learning to listen and respond to instructions. He is naturally enthusiastic - a teacher's dream! On Sunday afternoon we went to the gym for a break for me and fun for
Bentley. We went to the padded walls room where there are mats for
Taekwondo.
I showed him a couple times how to do a side kick (the one he likes
the best) on a punching bag. I kicked it as high as I could (realizing
how unflexible I am!) then a double kick for fun (could I still?)
Bentley says, "Dad you are amazing!" and then he runs around and back
to try a kick again then stands up and says, "Dad; can you show me how
to be like you?"
I'm sure my response was predictable; the tears I shed at each
telling are just a signal of the worth of words.
I will treasure
these words - and live by them! from till eternity. And every day
strive to live a life worthy of that kind of admiration.
Thanks God for children! Honestly, it was the best birthday gift I
will ever get! :)
Image from climbing a tree together (first time for Bentley!), July, 2010 in Bellingham, Wa.
