Sports Day at the Kindergarten
Today, was a very special day at the kindergarten where Kade attends. It was Sports Day. It was kind of like the Olympics for preschoolers. The little ones were pretty remarkable for their ages. They had races, routines, and songs. We had a great time with everyone. They even had a picnic lunch time in the middle of the events, so we could fellowship with the other parents and students.
The last event was a kind of dance, in which one of the parents danced with the student. Lori was taking pictures. Jeff had left for a retreat, and Chris was holding Avenly, so I got to dance with Kade. He was pretty tired by then, but we had a nice time. It was fun doing all of the motions to the song. Finally, they ended with a closing ceremony. I found myself standing right by the flagpole as they lowered the flag to the national anthem of Japan. It was unusual for an American grandad to be in the middle of that crowd at that point. It made me think about national pride. I was sincerely glad that the Japanese were proud of their country. They should be very proud, just like we should be proud of our country. I do not like the philosophy that we are members of the world, and we should not think about our own country. I think that belief is very damaging to people. We must do our best to be our best and to make our country the best we can. Of course, for me and all believers that means to do our best for the Lord, but whatever the reason for our pride, it is a good thing. It causes people to work hard and to think about caring for their families. We need more of that, not less.
How much do you love your country? Are you working to make it the best country in the world? If not, why not?
Tomorrow, I intend to read Song of Solomon 4-5 and Galatians 3.
The last event was a kind of dance, in which one of the parents danced with the student. Lori was taking pictures. Jeff had left for a retreat, and Chris was holding Avenly, so I got to dance with Kade. He was pretty tired by then, but we had a nice time. It was fun doing all of the motions to the song. Finally, they ended with a closing ceremony. I found myself standing right by the flagpole as they lowered the flag to the national anthem of Japan. It was unusual for an American grandad to be in the middle of that crowd at that point. It made me think about national pride. I was sincerely glad that the Japanese were proud of their country. They should be very proud, just like we should be proud of our country. I do not like the philosophy that we are members of the world, and we should not think about our own country. I think that belief is very damaging to people. We must do our best to be our best and to make our country the best we can. Of course, for me and all believers that means to do our best for the Lord, but whatever the reason for our pride, it is a good thing. It causes people to work hard and to think about caring for their families. We need more of that, not less.
How much do you love your country? Are you working to make it the best country in the world? If not, why not?
Tomorrow, I intend to read Song of Solomon 4-5 and Galatians 3.