Swimming Lessons

Two weeks of swimming lessons at Crawfish Aquatics have turned our daughters into little mermaids! They now officially love the water. Alexa and Mikaela had an incredible experience of growing, learning, and fun thanks to their instructors--Kelly, Darelle, Mrs. Nanette, Katie, Leslie...the whole team--you're the best! Alexa can dive head-first and swim the entire length of the pool. I have no idea where she gets all of her skills and athleticism!

Mikaela wasn't so eager to participate when we first started two weeks ago. She was like velcro,stuck to Mom, crying because she didn't want to put her face in the water. Dropping her off became difficult, but we knew she would have a blast once she caught on. Sure enough, on about the 4th day, something clicked. When we picked her up at the end of the lesson, she was so happy to announce to us that she put her head under water and didn't even cry! She can jump in the pool, go completely under, and swim a few feet on her own. Even bathtime has become an aquatic adventure!

I guess the same principle is true in life. Courage is not the absence of fear--it's being afraid, but going anyway. Sometimes we have to do the things we fear the most if we are going to walk in extreme joy. When we confront our fears, it's amazing how they diminish! Step out in faith today, and you'll be swimming in style all summer long!