Track season is in full swing and life lessons continue to be taught/learned. Both Izy and Rebekah were Iron deficient at the start of the season. You only had to watch them run and you knew something was not right. After a little blood work we figured out the problem. I've turned into a dietitian with a new found knowledge of iron rich foods and proper food combinations for the maximum iron absorption. The girls lunch boxes are bursting with iron. They have learned to eat with a purpose. We've gone through more OJ in the past month than in their entire short lives. One night, early after figuring out the problem, Rebekah started sobbing. I wrapped my arms around her and reassured her it would be alright. That being said, I explained that Heavenly Father is ultimately in charge. And for whatever reason, He saw a need for this trial. We talked about His will and accepting it. There are so many times things don't make sense. But I'm finally getting to the point that I can smile(sometimes) and chalk up all the inconveniences of what seems to be senseless trials to His will. Her biggest concern was cross country season. She was scared she might not be better before it began in the fall. She's running well and her body is recovering. Isabelle is tearing it up. Unfortunately, this intimidates some of the boys. They have been saying really mean things to her. They purposefully cut her off time and again. We talked about ignoring them and turning the other cheek. Replacing hurt feelings with love for your enemies is a difficult task. She's excited to run her last meet today. It's a medal meet! Funny how little things like that influence us. It gave us the opportunity to discuss who she is. And how medals don't say much about anything. But kindness, compassion, love, understanding... those say a lot of who we are. I reminded her who she was before sending her off to school. She is a daughter of God, for that reason alone she is of infinite worth!
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