As I've mentioned before, I've been coaching Abby's soccer team for several years. In her first game a few days ago, she scored twice (!), and the first one was so awesome that it should win an ESPY award! So as her team's coach, I got so excited that I ran out on the field with my knees about as high as my chest, pumpin' my fists, and screaming like mad... ending in hugging Abby tightly. I've never done drugs before, but it was a total high, and I acted completely foolishly.  I was unbelievably proud of her at that glorious moment.

Looking back, I have to wonder what some of my players' parents might have been thinking when they saw their coach (whom they know by now) running out on the field looking like a nut and going crazy for his team and specifically for his daughter. I hope (and I think) they're cool with it. Ultimately though, I was encouraged to think that I was just acting like God the Father who "delights in His children" and "rejoices over (us)"...

The LORD your God... will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17