Last September we took a walk to the intersection of Hazeldell and 38. At the time, it was still closed to through traffic and needed more work to make it the beautiful road that it is today. Safety barrels were in place, large equipment was in use and piles of dirt dotted the landscape, ready to be moved to new locations and away from the work-site.
On this journey of adventure were four young people who are important to me: Ben, my son, Elliott, Javier and Mia.
At the time, it was the walk to the intersection was just about throwing rocks into the creek and seeing the progress on the road. But with each little adventure we’ve had since, I realize that the time we spend is so much more than a short walk to a construction zone.
Each moment I spend with these precious young people is a opportunity to help them grow, to strengthen their spirits, build their character. Every time I hug them close, it is a reminder to them that they are loved. Every dinner we share is an opportunity to listen to their stories, understand their passions and love their hearts.
Do you have someone in your life that is still under construction and could use some attention? Perhaps they need no-more than a short walk. Or perhaps today is the day to really get in there and dig deep. Either way, it’s time to invest in the project and in the process, change a life.
