Pride

Written by cycleguy on March 30th, 2014

Pride is one of those words which immediately separates the sheep from the goats.

Pride can be bad. We all know that. If we know someone who is filled with pride, we associate that type of pride with arrogance. Man, what a turn off. It doesn’t matter what walk of life a person is in- sports, acting, pastors, business-we seek to avoid them. I read an article just the other day about  baseball players who are not very well liked because of their arrogance. Nothing turns people off to a pastor quicker than arrogance. (I now whereof I speak).

Pride can also be good. We should take pride in doing a job well. We should feel pride in a task accomplished, especially if it was outside of our comfort zone. A parent should take pride in their children.

And it just so happens that is what my post is about today. My pride in both my girls.

Today (Sunday) is a monumental day is Tami’s life. She is running a 1/2 marathon. I’m proud of her for the life change she has made, largely due to her health. It hasn’t been easy. She has had some setbacks, even recently. (She just found out she has to have sinus surgery April 14th). Weather and some health issues has limited her training, but I am thrilled she is trying anyway. She texted me about being nervous and I told her I am proud of her; I loved her; relax and Live the Adventure!

May 2nd my youngest daughter, Janna, will run her first 1/2 marathon. More on her closer to her marathon.

I’m not really sure where they get it. Jo doesn’t run. I don’t run. Not only do I not like it, my body couldn’t take it. But I’m proud of both of them. After all, a father is allowed to brag is he not? 🙂

What/who are you proud of?

Update: She finished!! Yeah Tami! You are my hero!

 

25 Comments so far ↓

  1. Betty Draper says:

    Be that proud father my brother. I am sure both your girls would say the same about you and Joe, how proud they are of their God fearing parents. I can say without a shadow of a doubt we are proud of our kids too…even with some set backs we proudly stand up and yell, yes, they are ours second and God’s first, thank you God for giving them to us.

  2. Andy says:

    Oh my, there is a lot I am proud of. Best regards to Tami, that is quite an accomplishment.

    I visited a Church once and the Pastor said “Your Children will never love you as much as you love them”. Of course, children are made to leave their Mother and Father etc. What I didn’t realize from that statement is that I never knew I could enjoy things more in seeing my kids do well than if I did them myself! All three of them have different qualities and ambitions. The two things I am most proud of at this point is that at each of their respective ages they are smarter than their father was and have a better relationship with Jesus Christ than their father did.

    As for me, I am just proud I care. I care about salvation. I care about values. I care about the direction of my family and my country. I care for those who protect my family and my country. Too many people refuse to care anymore.

  3. Bill, I have run that Half. The course is tough and hilly. Good for Tami.

  4. Daniel says:

    Neato! I can feel your smile through these words.

  5. Tami Grandi says:

    As if I didn’t cry enough yesterday- I’m crying again now… (I know shocker). I love you and thankful to be the daughter of two parents who are supportive no matter what!

  6. Jeff says:

    I am mostly proud of myself and all of the wonderful things I have accomplished. I hope this doesn’t sound a little arrogant.

  7. Nancy says:

    Bill, I’m so glad you separated the prides! So many don’t, they believe pride is only a bad thing. Arrogant pride is the pride we don’t want. Pride in our children who conquer adversity and work hard, pride as a tool to boost confidence,
    Pride in achieving well earned goals, pride as a pat on the back for a job well done to spur us on to better things, these are healthy prides that make us better people and able to contribute and appreciate others. Thank you!

  8. floyd says:

    Good for you, Bill! Nothing better than seeing our children succeed and run the good race. (pun intended, but still true!)

    Humility is a sign of wisdom which comes from God. I’d say you have the right kind of pride, brother. I’m so happy for you and for your entire family! Good for those girls!

  9. Ike says:

    And on top of being proud of your daughters…..God gave both of them to His Son. You have much to be thankful for!!

  10. Dan Black says:

    Fantastic post and topic! We have to be careful about the type of pride we have, one will make us fall and the other one will allow us to be successful. I’m proud of my wife for all that she does.

  11. Debbie says:

    I’m so glad you are proud of your girls! God bless you, Pastor Bill!