It's a big deal to be on
the Santa Barbara team as a freshman
When Zachary's mother, our first born arrived, we stared at the miracle saying, "Last year she was nothing."
I often thought, "There is a good chance I will see great grandchildren. What can I think, do and say that will help influence them to be self-reliant, responsible, kind and joyfully contribute to their community?"
My mentors suggest the best way to parent teens is to tell stories. I have five grandchildren and three of them are teenagers. I feel good and expect to see some of my great grandchildren.
I will share this story of that first daughter, who has parented Zac to be responsible for consistent practice all these years. And it's a joy to be able to celebrate his part in taking the Santa Barbara swim team to a national championship.