Calling

I've been informed by my child's soccer instructor that my rambunctious son has decided on a career path. I'm slightly annoyed that he hasn't fully accepted the future I've laid out for him. It involves a surf board, big waves and a surf sack on Waikiki. I need somewhere to vacation when I'm done parenting after all.

 No, what Eagle has picked out for himself is far more selfless, realistic and adventurous. He of course doesn't know this but his current pursuit was my life's dream before I had him. If it wasn't my previous life's dream I'd be scared and discourage him from chasing his dreams. God has a funny way of opening doors for us.

Eagle has decided that mission work in rural South America suits him better than the beach shack. I have to say, only a homeschooler would pick such an original, helpful destination. I'm proud that when asked by an adult Eagle doesn't say "soccer player or movie star" he says "I want to help people build houses and grow food and play soccer with the kids that don't have as much as we do."

Wow, my child had a intelligent conversation with an adult outside our circle of family and friends. Tell me why it's nothing but potty humor, death rays, jet packs and rocket launcher talk at home. At least he saves his thoughtful communication for the outsiders. Maybe that will keep the suspicious homeschooler looks at bay for a while longer.