Today We Race

Yesterday Payton's dream came true.  He FINALLY got to race a Junior Dragster.  Yesterday Monte's dream came true.  He FINALLY has a kid who he can take racing.  It was a nervous, exciting, scary and fun day all wrapped in one.  Payton had LOTS to learn and he did very well for his first time out.  He runner ed up in the 8 & 9 year old class (out of 4).  Win or lose we were proud.  He tried hard, learned from his mistakes, tried harder, and learned some more.  Next time will be easier on all of us and each time after easier yet.  We all did it.
I was VERY nervous for him.  Nervous that he would get hurt, whether it be his body or his feelings.  Nervous that he and Monte would be able to communicate and learn together despite both being green and anxious.  Nervous that the other kids would behave so that I could watch and be a part of Payton's special day.   

He did great and Monte did great.  They found a passion they can both love together.

The kids behaved (we may have to try these headphones at home).

 I remained calm. Before each race I told him that I loved him and to have fun. "If you need to, let off the gas and be safe because no one wins if you get hurt."  "It doesn't matter if you win or lose we will still be proud of you."  You know all the good mom stuff.

Cousin Kyle was there to share his ten years of Junior Drag Racing wisdom.  He will pass on the torch this year as he goes off to college.

 This was Payton's day and he LOVED it (and we loved it too)! 

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith  

Hebrews 12:1-2a