Raising Boys...and the Pinewood Derby!

Today was a big day at the Gorecki house! Ronnie had his Pinewood Derby Race for Cubscouts today! He and Ron have been working on his car for while now....they were blessed to go to a clinic twice with the "Derby Master", Mr. Goliwas...boy, he has ALL the tools! Ron and Ronnie had so much fun doing it together, and I was so blessed by the special 'father/son' together time. Last night, they both went to the church and helped set up the track and Ronnie helped set up all the chairs, and got their practice runs in with his car that he named "Red Rocket". Here is Ronnie and his good friend, Caleb, at the beginning of the race...they had so much fun this morning!Here is the start of a race...Ronnie's car is in the far right hand lane....red, with a 'Lego' guy driving it!And at the end....Ronnie's car came in 1st place in his den #10!
Love this picture! They both worked so hard on this, and worked together...I love how much Ron does with Ronnie!
One of Ronnie's biggest fans!

~I've been doing a lot of thinking and praying lately about being the mother of a son....having 3 daughters, and myself the oldest of 3 girls, this is all new to me! LOL I so want to encourage him to be a Godly man...a strong man, and a kind, gentle man as well. I find myself having to NOT be too soft with him....to try and toughen him up a little bit, while still teaching him to have a kind, gentle nature. We're teaching him to have a strong work ethic, like his Dad and Grandfathers before him...even his Great-Grandfathers....all were such hard workers. I'm learning to channel some of his energy into "manly" things....or simply to get him to work some of it off!

This afternoon, after coming home to rest and have lunch after the excitement of the Derby...Ronnie then had a basketball game at 3pm. Since this is his first year, we've been encouraging him to do his best, to try his hardest....and yes, to toughen up and keep going if he gets hurt. Today, he played his best game yet! And, he also did it with a terrible cough! As soon as he started running back and forth on the court, he started coughing and by the time his shift was over, he couldn't breathe....I was getting worried! He told the coach he would have to sit out a little bit, and when we asked him if he wanted to go home, he said no...he wanted to stay and cheer on his team. :) He went back in for the last shift, and the same thing happened, but boy....did he give it his best effort! He really tried his hardest out there today and we were so proud of him! He got a red star for 'best defensive'...and his coach told him he was like glue.

I think my son is learning some important lessons...lessons that are very different lessons than any of my 3 girls have learned or are learning....and I think he learns differently than they do as well. I am trusting for the grace and wisdom to raise a strong, Godly man who is passionate for the Lord....and daughters who love the Lord with their whole hearts as well...sometimes Ron and I stumble, but we know that the Lord of the Universe loves our kids so much more than we do, and since he called us to be their parents, then He will equip us. And...fill us with His strength, His mercy and His grace....as He shows us how to raise them in His love. We are so blessed with all 4 of our wonderful children! May you all have a wonderful Sabbath tomorrow! We will be keeping my nephew, Ty, overnight until Tuesday....so it will be a lot of fun around here for a few days! God bless! ~Sue~