It is the theme of the week: BASEBALL! Sean has been going to baseball camp every day this week! On Monday, a friend went with him. As Chris described it, "It's the year of the Sean." Not really, but he enters high school next year and like Matthew before him, that is when they get more interested in their sports!
Still have not figured out the coach issue. Excuses were plentiful when hubby spoke with him about his inappropriate behavior (yelling at me in front of players and parents!). No matter how angry we become, yelling at someone just isn't acceptable. I certainly did not do anything worthy of being yelled at (two different times that night!). Speaking up about unsportsmanlike conduct does not justify such craziness! Of course, I just took it as a sign that I was right on the money in bringing up the bad behavior on all fronts, right?
At the last game, while I hated that it all had happened, it felt good to know others had witnessed the entire night's events and knew word for word what was said..... and that my words and actions were kind and appropriate. Holy Spirit, thank you for holding my tongue!
St. Josemaria has several writings on this very subject that I have been reading and praying over in the last few weeks.
"Yes, that abuse can be eradicated. It shows lack of character to let it continue as something hopeless, with no possible remedy. Don't shirk your duty. Carry it out conscientiously, even though others neglect theirs."
"As long as you are so afraid of the truth you will never be a man of sound judgement, a man of worth."
"Excuses. You will always find plenty if you want to avoid your obligations. What a profusion of well-thought-out nonsense!"
""You will gain more by one friendly word than by a three-hour quarrel. Control your temper."
"Say what you have just said, but in a different tone, without anger, and your argument will gain strength and above all, you won't offend God."
Aren't these great? Quotes that we can all use in our daily lives. I love St. Josemaria Escriva -- what a holy example for us all.
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