"Look up in the sky..."

"Look up in the sky..." is so much more than a Superman catchphrase.  It's a way of life.  One of the most important things I've learned thus far as a father is that we were born to look up.  We were meant to "keep our chins up" and reach for greatness.  My daughter, Ava, taught me this just a few weeks after she was born.  While cradling her in my arms, day or night, I noticed she was always looking up.  In light or darkness, she was always looking up at me and beyond with her baby blue eyes.  It was a reminder that we should always look to the stars, no matter what.

So, I just want to encourage you to "Look up in the sky..."  It can be a challenge, especially when things aren't going your way.  I've struggled with it a lot.  However, we must remind one another (especially our youth) that we were born to look up, in both times of light and darkness.  We were meant to experience both extremes so that we might learn who we are, what we were made of, and what we can accomplish.  "Look up in the sky..."  Greatness awaits.

Picture of Ava captured just after her baptism by my brother-in-law, Chris Holmes.  One of my favorites.  I love the lessons Ava's taught me thus far and look forward to the many more.  :)