While I was in Colorado, the baby robins were being taught to fly. This little thing wasn't particularly good at it, but mom and dad patiently allowed him to fall and try and fall and try until he made it to this branch and then up to the wire where they were. There is definitely a lesson there for our youngsters. Opportunities to fail...emphasis on that word...strengthens us for what lies ahead.
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