We have A Cheerleader!!!!

This past week was cheerleader tryouts at school. K made it as one of six 7th graders they chose. We are so excited. Sh was one of the MANY six graders that tried out. She didn't make it. She was so happy for her sister! The cool thing is that I was talking to a mother - friend of mine, and she shared with me this story. One of the girls had called to tell her daughter that she made it. She also proceeded to tell that Sh had told everyone congratulations and that she would try again next year. Her sincerity and preciousness so impacted this girl as well as others. As my friend told me this story she was so blessed by the witness Sh was being to those girls, and what an impact it had made. Her comment was that Sh was having an eternal impact.
Sh has been struggling with her gifts. It is hard living in the "shadow" of an older sister who seems to do well at everything. Sh has been wondering what are her gifts? It's hard to explain the many ones that she does have. My precious child who shares her faith so openly and unashamedly. She has a way of encouraging and blessing so many people's hearts, and yet she is unaware. For example, there was a major change in one area at school a couple of months ago. There was definitely some tension. Sh in her sincerity came and told the principal a positive comment that so made her day, and yet Sh was totally unaware. She was just being herself. Its hard for her to understand the precious gifts she has, because at this point in her life they are not easily measured or appreciated by her peers. Hopefully, one day she will understand the eternal impact God has given her with the gifts He has blessed her. Pray for her as we explore a tangible gift that can be measured now.