"They grow up so quickly." How many times have you said that? We see that so clearly every day at a grade school because the students go through so many growth spurts. As sophisticated and "grown up" as middle school students would like to be, they are still kids at heart. They enjoy chasing each other at recess, coloring and playing with Matchbox cars. I sometimes envy them for that. Occasionally, we just have to remind them to slow down. There's no need to rush youth.  It will pass by quickly on its own--we can all attest to that!

Written By: Father Lance W. Harlow

Date Published: March 27, 2025