If a person could grow by pure will, Keith would be six feet tall. You've never seen a person focus with such precision and intensity on something they have absolutely no control over.
It's funny how we equate certain things with happiness and/or success. With Keith, it's his physical height. With someone else, it may be whether or not they have a certain professional position or a certain status in a group. With many people it's about money.
There are some things over which we do have control. How we behave at work or in a group can determine our success. How we perform can effect how much money we earn.
But there are some things we can't control at all. For example, someone who wants to be an international singer, has to have some natural talent. We have no control over what kind of talent we're born with. We can try to hone our skill. But ultimately, we can only work with what we've been given.
If I could, I would stretch Keith out to make him tall, and then some. But unfortunately, all I can do is try to help him accept who he is, and love who he can become.
I guess that's the way it is with all of us. We all have our limitations. I'll never be Mrs. America, with the figure of a barbie doll. I'll never be Stephenie Meyer, with her mega multi-media hit series, "Twilight." I'll never lead bible studies for millions and millions of people, like Beth Moore.
But I am the mom of children whose very breath makes my heart beat with love. And I am the wife of my best friend. And I get to write in various forums, such as this blog. And I get to share my theological beliefs with some great kids in our church's confirmation class.
Keith may never be six feet in height. But he will always be huge in character. And he is and will continue to be a great role model to younger kids. I hope and pray he will see that, too- no matter how tall he ever stands.
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It's taken me a while in life to realize that just because we aren't making a global impact, doesn't mean we aren't making SOME impact. Every life we touch matters. Even people writing for their church newsletter or teaching Sunday school are making an impact on at least one person. Think of all the times you think back to something someone said when you were 12...that has stayed with you for life. You're doing that now, with the children whose lives you touch. That's why one of my all-time favorite movies is It's a Wonderful Life. Every time I watch it, I'm reminded of the difference I make in the lives of others.
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