You should have seen my girl run Thursday in the mile-and-a-half. Like a gazelle she tore up the track and took first place. Ah, she was smooth and fast. Wow!

I spoke with a friend today who recently asked a group of college students in Nebraska if any of them had ever sheared a sheep...not one had. He asked if any had ever held a sheep, touched a sheep - none had. So how are they supposed to have a realistic understanding of the biblical metaphore for sheep and shepherds? He advocated the term "coach" for shepherd. Now there's a word my daughter can understand. And one I better understand too.

My daughter looks to me for support and encouragement. When I give her instruction, I must be careful of her perception. I never want to dash her. I always want her to know that I believe in her. I want to be her good coach.

You may have to wait a long time, but there's more. Don