Speaking of LIFEGUARDS...

Today marks the celebratory last day of the West Chester University sweaty swim lessons. It's been up and down -- up for Levi, down for Jude. But starting just yesterday (day 9 out of 10!?) Jude finally decided he was no longer going to be nervous. (Thanks for not making me wait, buddy.) Being water safe is obviously our ultimate goal so Jude was enrolled to strengthen his swimming skills. Levi was enrolled just to tag along and have fun. And I don't know about you but, as soon as these swim teachers take my child by the hand, they immediately become very, very important to me. I don't take this stuff lightly at all. In fact today I noticed a mom almost blowing off the coach at the end of the lesson. Where I, conversely, thank them repeatedly, make my sons look them in the eyes and thank them sincerely, then wrap both of my arms around them and...well, sometimes I don't let go. And I don't just mean on the last day -- I mean EVERY day. Ha!! And because of my imaginary "relationship" with these teachers, on the last day I make it my goal to present them with a token of my profound thanks and give them something that will hopefully last into eternity. So in keeping with this tradition, yesterday the boys picked out their favorite gift card (Wawa. What else?) and a small, pocket New Testament for each one. After all, they spent two weeks teaching my children life-saving techniques, the least we can do is help them to save theirs. Upon leaving we present the gift to the teacher, then I have my legendary, lengthy and mildly awkward embrace - and I snap a photo. Today, Levi tugged on my shirt, "Mom!! Aren't you going to ask him?? ASK HIM!!!" "Jason, before we leave you, Levi wants to make sure that you're a Christian." "Yes, I am. I'm a Lutheran Christian." I answered him, "THAT WORKS!!" This short story isn't to magnify the good deeds of my family or to elevate your feelings about my evangelical children. My hope is that you will take a moment in your regular lives to reach someone for Jesus. Spread the Word. Salvation is GOOD NEWS.