It Wasn't That High. Or Was It?

A few weeks ago my family and I were at Possum Kingdom Lake for the day. Boat rides, rope swings and swimming were on the agenda. What wasn't on the agenda, but ended up happening, was the one memory I'll take from that day.

It wasn't that high, really. Maybe 12-15 feet. But when you're 4 feet tall, 12 feet is huge! Especially when you're jumping from the height into the water. But that's what he wanted to do. The only things he knew were that he wanted to jump and that I was down in the water waiting for him. So, without hesitation, Parker jumped.

It was his first cliff diving experience. And his reaction said it all.

Exhiliration at first, standing there looking down. Just the possibility of hurdling through the air was enough to put a smile on his little face. Then, sheer panic a moment after he jumped. All of a sudden he realized there's nothing that's going to stop him now. No turning back. And then, pure excitement and thrill as he hit the water and came back up.

"That was AWESOME!"

Yes, Parker, it was. Great job, kiddo.