Aunt Kirsten has diligently been teaching Mason to catch. I say diligently, meaning {twice in the month of May} ... but the two times we've seen her, she's made much more progress than I have in months.
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Playing catch isn't easy.
You have to have hand-eye coordination.
You have to have persistence.
You have to have trust.
You have to have desire.
You have to know how to handle disappointment.
You have to practice and practice and practice some more.
and ... You have to know how to recognize victory {in the small things}.
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Some days you have it.
Other days you don't.
Some days the ball goes right where you want it to.
Other days it slips between even the smallest crack.
Some days your focus is right where it needs to be.
Other days your vision is blurred.
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Playing catch isn't just difficult for kids.
In fact, in my opinion, it's even harder for adults.
Maybe because they're trying to {catch} or {juggle} so many things at once.
Maybe because they have one eye on the ball and the other on themselves.
Maybe because they're blaming the {other guy} for their miss.
Maybe because if it isn't easy for them right away, they quit and move on to something they're {good} at.
Maybe because if it isn't successful the first time, they figure it's not worth their time.
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I continue to learn from my boys daily.
Playing catch isn't just for them.
It's for me too.
Playing catch is about encouraging one another.
Playing catch is cheering for small victories.
Playing catch is trusting and believing.
Playing catch is faith.
Playing catch is about staying focused, even when your vision is blurred.
Playing catch isn't just about one person.
Playing catch isn't always easy.
and ...
Playing catch is more about life than we realize.
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Go play some catch today and see how well you do.
My guess is, we all need a little practice.
