HealFirst Perspectives

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Curveballs are not just for baseball; they are a part of life and healing, too. What matters most is not the home run but learning how to stay ready, swing with courage, and grow in the waiting.

Life does not throw us straight pitches; it throws curveballs and some. Sometimes we swing and miss. Sometimes we connect. Sometimes we are holding it and do not swing at all. I call those " choosing your battle". Nonetheless, the real lesson is this: stay in position, stay ready, and wait gracefully.

This morning, I was thinking of my son when he played baseball. He is left-handed. His wing did not always match what the coaches expected, so they had to adjust to him instead of the other way around. It was a reminder to me, and I decided to share with you all that your uniqueness matters. You do not always have to bend yourself to fit someone else's mold. Just stay in the position and be ready.

Right now, life is teaching me lessons. Whether it is pursuing my Master's degree, raising my youngest son with all the love and resources he needs, rebuilding my community of love here in Texas, and adjusting to my oldest son's absence as he leads a new life in the Navy, life right now is about showing up for each pitch with patience, courage, and grace.

Healing is the same way. It is not about " winning" in the seasons of life. It is about learning, growing, and becoming with each swing. Sometimes, the wait between pitches is where the biggest growth happens.