The new semester and the New Year offer us opportunities to
look at how we are doing and try to make adjustments if they are needed. As I talk to children in the cafeteria or
courtyard, I am continually impressed by their wonderful spirit. They are so spontaneous, so filled with
life. What a precious gift they are to
all of us—home and school alike.
I cannot help but be concerned, however, when they tell me
about their current interests. They appear
to spend so much time with electronics: games, videos, television programs,
etc. When I ask about time spent
outdoors with family, or just time spent with family, I do not get positive
responses.
I would like to challenge you all to find some type of
exercise to do with your children on a regular basis: bike, roller blade, swim,
run or walk. The “what” is not important. Just get out and do it together as a family!.
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to see hundreds of
families have a wonderful time together.
It was the 5K Color Run in downtown Orlando. Many families ran in the race. Many families walked in the race. Everyone had fun. I was so happy to meet so
many ACA families at the conclusion of the event. We were all covered with colorful powder, and
we were all very happy.
I didn’t start running until a couple of years ago. I did my first triathlon when I was 63. It is never too late!
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