That brings me to the point of this months blog post. Goals. I was sitting at a High School gymnastics meet last week when all of this hit me. Of course I have set goals all of my life, some I have achieved, some I am still working towards and some just flat weren't in God's plan. So anyway, I am sitting there and some parents in front of me turned around and were chatting, small talk and asking which school I was with etc., when I told them I wasn't a parent, but a coach in another area for one of the competing gymnasts. You, see earlier in the day I talked to one of my student's mothers, she informed me that she couldn't attend the meet, without hesitation I said well I will go. Now obviously I can't make everything that my kiddos do outside of showing livestock, but if I have their schedules I do try.
Why you ask? Why spend my time, money, and effort to go watch these kids do something that has nothing to do with showing livestock. Well here's why, because my goal is to be livestock coach, to impact these kids lives, and to make a difference. My goal is to help these families, whether it is giving a child their start in 4-H; helping a kid that has hit struggles in the show ring; or just giving general guidance.
One thing I remember my parents always pushing was they, were raising showmen, but they were also raising well rounded kids, that right there is why I put my time, money, and effort into everything these kids do. They set goals, and I build my goals around what they are doing.
This world is in constant turmoil, I heard a judge say just today while judging three and four year olds in showmanship:"Maybe if more people were putting their kids here our world wouldn't be such a mess." So, the next time you have someone question why you spend your "free" time running your kids all over the country to 4-H meetings, shows, sports practices, and meets remember why you do this, for them. To make them the best possible human being you can. God Bless our freedom to be able to do the things we love, and the ability to give our kids every opportunity they choose.
Thank you for all the family's that have stood by us for the last three years as KALS continues to grow. We hope that we can continue service your needs. If you haven't started your journey with KALS contact us today at kalivestockservice@gmail.com or at 937-302-0073.
