Proud Momma Moment

Our school participates in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) speech meet each year.  Last year, Jackson wrote an original speech for the meet and I shared it with all of you.  Cameron chose to write his own speech this time around and again, I want to share.  It is definitely a proud moment to see your child get up in front of others and speak...especially their own thoughts.  Enjoy...

What Basketball Means to Me 

In 1891, James Naismith invented the game of basketball. He created it because the kids at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, needed something to do during the winter. The game started out with 13 basic rules and used a soccer ball and a peach basket. Basketball is much different now, but is still fun, fast and a way to share your faith.

Basketball can be fun for everyone. It is enjoyable because you can play with your friends and make new friends. You can even join a team and compete against others. When your team wins a lot of games you can go to tournaments and see how far you can make it.

In basketball, you need to be fast as you run down the court and make layups. You also need to move quickly on defense so you can stay in front of your man. Passing can get your team down the court faster and can get you closer to the goal. One good thing about going fast is that you have no time to focus on mistakes.

Basketball is a good way to share your faith with others. While you are practicing, you can share Christ with your teammates by being nice and respectful to the coaches. When someone falls down, you can pick them back up and offer encouraging words. At the end of the game, whether you win or lose, you need to have good sportsmanship as you reflect Jesus.

The game that started with 13 rules and used a soccer ball and peach basket, is now a sport played around the world. James Naismith created basketball so kids could have fun. He met the need of kids by creating a sport they could play during the winter. Even now, we continue playing the fun game of basketball.

Should have guessed it would be about basketball!  Love that boy!!  He goes to the regional speech meet in February.  I'll let you know how he does.  Thanks for loving him, too!