Trinity Basketball!

Last Friday I had the opportunity to take a couple of kids to watch the Trinity University basketball teams face off against Southwestern University. We got there about halfway through the first half, and it was really awesome to see the joy on the kids faces. Every time that TU got the ball, the kids would yell "Shoot the three" or "DUNKKK IT". We didn't get to see any dunks, but the kids still had a blast.

At halftime they served us pizza and gatorade, and the kids just destroyeddd the pizza. One of the smallest kids ate about 8 slices...which was pretty impressive. After the girls beat Southwestern, we got to go shoot around in one of the other gyms at TU. After about 15 minutes of shooting around, the Lady Tigers came in and shot around with the guys. Some of the guys actually played one on one with them, and put up a good contest against the girls. After the shoot around time was over, some of the guys got the girls' autographs. We then went back to watch the first half of the guys games, and after every block / crossover / three pointer, the guys would just start yelling. The kids were disappointed that we had to leave at halftime, but that definitely did not mean that the fun was over.

When we got back in the van, I let Matt be the "DJ" on the way home. I had no idea that any of these kids were singers! Every single song that came on, I had the voice of 10 kids just singing at the top of their lungs.

But now comes the pretty awesome part of the night. As soon as we got off I-10, we came to the light at Culebra and the I-10 access road. This corner is always very active with people who are on the side of the road asking for money. As soon as DJ Matt saw that the guy was asking for some cash, he quickly shut off the radio and asked if there was anyone who wanted to help this guy out. In about 5 seconds, everyone that had cash passed up a few bucks. It was really amazing to see a bunch of kids be willing to help a guy out. To see the joy on both the mans' face and the kids' face was a really spectacular sight. These kids had no idea who this guy was, no idea what his intentions were or anything, and they were just willing to jump out (not literally) and help this guy. I wish I could have taken a picture of that moment, but taking a picture while driving is completely unsafe and my camera was not accessible at the time.

So here are my two challenges for both you and I:

1.) Find joy in the little things. Whether it's just hanging out with friends, spending time with family, or singing to the top of your lungs to an overplayed Usher song...

2.) Be a helping hand to anyone that needs it. No matter the situation. Just be willing to be Gods' helping hand whenever and wherever.

Till next time!