But It's Easier!
My youngest daughter has wanted to be a paleontologist for several years. At only age 7 I expect that she’ll change her mind several times over and that’s fine. We want to give her the freedom to choose and be whatever she feels God is leading her in life. We’ve tried to encourage her love of dinosaurs through various ways; even by last years ‘Dinosaur Dig Birthday Party.’ So when she came home several months ago suddenly declaring she wanted to be a ‘Jewelry Designer’, I was a little bit sad that the paleontology phase of her life had ended. I didn’t question it much, but tried to think of ways I could encourage her in this. It’s amazing what parents can learn about their children in long car rides. On our way up to Windsor Canada from Central Ohio a few weeks ago, somehow the conversation got shifted to my daughter and this sudden shift to ‘Jewelry Designer’. “Mom, it’s my choice.” “Sweetie, I’m not saying you can’t do this. ...