Here is a real life
story as a prologue to my sermon to the boys.
We know a young
lady who has a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Engineering. However,
she has a passion for cutting hair. So she went back to school to study hair
styling. Some of her family members were devastated when she opened a salon in
her home and started cutting hair. Then, one fine day, this young lady realized
that she wants to make more money. So she went back to school again and became
a Business Analyst. And she has 2 jobs now! Although she is the happiest when
she is cutting hair!
I want the boys to understand that all jobs are
important. Being a nanny or a secretary is the same as being a teacher or a
hair stylist. Some of us follow our hearts and do the jobs we want to do. Some of
us, unfortunately, settle for less. Some of us are never given an opportunity
to find out how high we can fly! We are dealt the cards we are dealt and we can
chalk it up to luck or fight for what we really want. And while we are living
our lives, it would be wonderful to be respectful of others who are doing the
same.
Having said that, I expect the boys to realize their full
potential and not settle for less. It would be a tragedy if they did!
On that note, I want to share here what KPF wrote after I forced him to read
the post for his birthday. It makes absolute sense with what I am trying to
convey to the boys today. So, I am going to borrow KPF’s words to make that point.
Thank-you Momley
for the beautiful note. I read it and smiled then got all touched and emotional.
Not many teens would appreciate the info on the bar so kudos to you, Craigley,
ASid’s friends and ASid for the curiosity, interest and most of all seeing the
joy in small things. The latter is what will make him a happy person throughout
his life.
So I would like to add that happiness is more important
than money or fame. It would be a tragedy if the boys reached their full potential
and are unhappy when they get there!
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