"Remembering"

I can remember just a few years ago, watching Kyle Davies play in the North Henry Baseball League. My son, Paul, and a host of other young people were playing and competing in youth baseball. I can remember Kyle hitting the ball out of the ballpark with ease. It's just a few years later, but now Kyle is one of the starting pitchers for the Atlanta Braves. Time seems to go by in a hurry doesn't it? It seems like just the other day when Andrew Jones joined the Atlanta Braves. Now, they speak of Andrew as the veteran leader of the team as he gives pointers to the younger players. Time is going by quickly!

I can remember the day when fans would yell and share their favorite remarks from the stands. I heard just the other day how fans now can send a text message from the cell phone to the score board operator and have their message put on the big message board. My how times have changed!

Many of us can remember the days when the local high school prom was held in the High School Gymnasium or cafeteria. Some local schools are holding their prom in the Atlanta Aquarium, the College of Art & Design, and the Biltmore House. My how times have changed!

I can remember when Sunday was a day when people felt good about going to church. On my way to church, I see so many people mowing their grass, painting their houses, and doing almost anything except going to church. My how times have changed. Maybe this is a good time to think about the many ways things have changed. If we haven't changed for the better, perhaps we can change our ways and find a better way. It's worth thinking about!