"I Know, I Know"

After 11 yrs I can tell the difference between all of the emotions my Daughter Kayla displays, especially when she Cries.

I know her selfish Cry
I know her mad Cry
I know her frustrated Cry
I know her nervous Cry
I know her "my tooth is hurting" Cry

but the one that truly effects me is "my heart is hurting papi" Cry. That is the one that i have to turn my face so she can't see me battling my own tears, so that i can be strong for her. My daughter is a very strong girl and struggles to let people see any weakness in her but it's this Cry where she tells you "i need you, I am broken", and "i need rescuing".

Yesterday she found out that my parents will be putting to sleep next week a family dog because of age and sickness. She turned and looked at me, and i saw her eyes so big as if i can look right through them, down to her heart and see the cut that the news had made. She buried her head into my chest and i turned my head so she would not see my own weakness. I didn't say much, i just said "I know, I know, I know baby". Her refuge was in my arms and daddy's words slowly but surely wiped each tear off one by one.

I am pretty sure that God hurts when we hurt. If we listen carefully we can probably here him saying "I know, I know"... Refuge can be sought in his arms and his healing word.

Hold on or Let Go???

Have you ever played tug of war with God? Have you ever had some situation that you have wanted but God clearly says not now or not this?

I have found myself there one too many times and gotten mad over it. Why God? What are you doing? But God has never failed to teach me knew things, to supply not only my needs but beyond my expectations. Beyond my expectations?? Maybe I'm not expecting? Maybe I am forgetting about how awesome his plan and blessings are...

Have you stop expecting something great to happen? So much that you try your very best to hold on to what you want because you are not trusting that God's plan is greater, or more than enough?

Think About it... Expect nothing but mountains to be moved when its in God's hands.

Another Sign of Gods Perfect Hands

Born to this world Friday, January 30, 2009. Son to Gicelle and Gonzo Pajon. Weighing in at 8lbs. 11 oz.

Please welcome Chase Pajon!

Is he beautiful or what? Gicelle and Gonzo are awesome team memebers that serve backstage at Cooper City. Congrats!

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Take it to the Hole!

Another day at the gym and there is not one day that i don't face My Greatest Opponent... ME! I am not Dwayne Wade but I can make my opponent sweat, even break some ankles taking the ball to the hole, but what good is the move if i can't finish and score. So often I get the upper hand on my defender but I don't finish and score. Why? because there is a greater opponent that i face and it's Me.

In the book "Fred Factor" author Mark Sanborn says "we compete against our own potential every day, and most of us fall short of what we are capable of doing or being". We all face that silent competitor everyday "mediocrity".

What stops me from finishing:
1. lack of focus
2. lack of hunger
3. lack of confidence

What is it in your life that is stopping you from finishing, achieving your goals, making the score? Whatever it may be figure it out, make adjustments, and Take it to the Hole!!!!

Love to hear some of your thoughts...

My Greatest Opponent

On my way to the gym to face my greatest opponent.

Check back later to find out more about my rival and how I faired against him today on the court.