For the past few months I have been mowing the lawn for someone from my church who has been experiencing health problems. It has been a fun way for me to set an example of service for the children - I say fun because given the academic/intellectual nature of my job, I tend to find a lot of enjoyment in doing some physical activities throughout the week.
Today when I was hopping into the car to go do it, Ethan came running into the garage from the back door and shouted "bye Dad." Figuring that he could use some extra one-on-one time I asked if he wanted to come along and help. He excitedly said "yes" and off we went. Although he spent much of the time playing in their yard while we were there, he frequently checked in on me and helped me clean up when we were all done. Later, when we came home, I needed to mow our lawn as well. Instead of going off and doing other things, Ethan stayed out with me, kept me company, and continued to help me out.
Ethan was my superhero today for helping me provide the service for someone who was in need and for keeping me company while I worked throughout the day.
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