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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Wright: 'Thou shall not touch Roger' If you failed to view the National Football League Hall of Fame induc tion ceremony televised on ESPN Aug. 5, you missed a nostalgic and unforgettable experience. Six individuals were inducted, but one inductee stood above the rest. He stood taller because of the humility countenanced on his face, the sincerity evi denced by his demeanor, and the Christian ideals uttered from his lips. I refer to Rayfield Wright, the starting offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1967 to 1979. During the time Wright played with the Dallas Cowboys, the team captured six NFC champion ships and competed in five Super Bowls, winning two. Not only did Wright make an indelible impression on attendees, but his heart rending remarks left tears streaming down the cheeks of television viewers across the nation. Wright never forgot where Being pleasing in God's sight A wreath hung outside a home indicating death had knocked upon its door. T h e Sun d a y morning ® Uided ,‘ ,V Earlin. Col,' a misty- Reflections eyed young lady. Shutting the lawn mower off, the young lady paused to greet me as I walked up the driveway. “I had hoped to get this finished before church time,” Proper parenting requires delicate balance of both discipline and love QUESTION: I like your idea of balancing love with discipline, but I’m not sure I can do it. My parents were extremely rigid with us, and I’m determined not to make that mistake with my kids. But I don’t want to be a pushover, either. Can you give me some help in finding the mid dle ground between extremes? DR. DOBSON: Maybe it would clarify your overall disciplining goal to state it in the negative. It is not to produce perfect kids. Even if you implement a flawless system of discipline at home, which no one in history has done, your children will still be children. At times they will be silly, lazy, selfish, and yes, disrespectful. 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Your roots are deeply instilled in me, and your soul is so beauti ful in spite of all the painful she said, “but I’m sure the Lord understands.” Surely the Lord under stood the neighborly deed. Surely He was pleased with His child who recognized an opportunity to put His love into action. Surely that individual was looked upon with favor as she undertook a big job with a big heart and a small mower. Continuing her mission, she was soon relieved by a gentleman who offered assis tance. Then another drove up on a large riding mower to help. Stopping by to offer con dolence, I was a little late for Sunday School, but my heart was richly blessed by species. We as adults have the same weaknesses. Furthermore, when it comes to kids, that’s how it should be. Boys and girls are like clocks; you have to let them run. My point is that the pur pose of parental discipline is not to produce obedient little robots who can sit with their hands folded in the parlor thinking patriotic and noble thoughts! Even if we could pull that off, it wouldn’t be wise to try. The objective, as I see it, is to take the raw mate rial with which our babies arrive on this Earth, and then gradually mold them into mature, responsible and God-fearing adults. It is a 20- year process that will bring progress, setbacks, successes and failures. When the child turns 13, you’ll swear that Perry Antiques Mall 631 Courtney Hodges Blvd. Perry, GA 31059 to Perry Ajiimal Hospital .. I ft!# 478-987-8775 /-?7. perryantiques@alllel.net l #OIOI2B r.uj«;RXV . s. uatazz SmJroideitf 9 TKAst&yuxmnu*} 9 478-988-2448 740 Main Street Perry GA 31069 *Vccut Tie Online www.sewingbees.com I<KHMSIJO thorns that life has placed in your way.” Fort Valley’s L. J. “Stan” Lomax, a Georgia Sports Hall of Fame coach, pulled Wright from the underprivi leged backwaters of Griffin, and afforded him the oppor tunity to become a basket ball and football standout at Fort Valley State College. Lomax didn’t stop there. He shepherded Wright’s career into the NFL and has been a constant source of encouragement and sup port. Wright asked Lomax to present him at the induction ceremony. With heavy hitters across the nation poised to present their inductees to a nation al audience, the eloquent Lomax delivered an inspir ing speech that will never be forgotten. He likened football on Sunday afternoons to a spir itual experience, pointing out that Wright, as Dallas’ defensive tackle, received two admonitions every game. nor let stardom taint his character. Wright paid trib ute to three spe cial angels now enshrined in heav en’s Hall the lesson so lovingly dem onstrated by people who did not shy away from fulfilling a need made know to them on their Sabbath. Our thoughts automati cally turn to the “Ox in the ditch” scripture. However, more fitting is the moral of that parable summed up by Jesus as He spake, “Yes, it is right to do good on the Sabbath.” - Matthew 12:12b Living Bible. The grass cutting was merely an indication of people caring about people. Surely God understands. Surely it was pleasing in His sight. Earline Cole can be reached at marybobl 7@bellsouth. net. he’s missed everything you thought you had taught ... ■■Op JM Dr. James Dobson Focus on the Family plantings start to emerge. One of the richest experi ences in life is to watch that blossoming at the latter end of childhood. QUESTION: You place great emphasis on instill ing respect during the developmental years. Why is that so impor tant? Do you just want Sperry florist 734 Main Street Perry, Georgia 31069 987-1656 800-516-1004 00035121 00035 11*1 Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC cbst Bank of Middle Georgia CHURCH Number one: “Thou shall not touch Roger” (prevent defense from sacking quar terback, Roger Staubach). Number two: “Thou shall not impede the progress of Calvin and Tony (open holes for running backs Calvin Hill and Tony Dorsett).” The ESPN commentator observed, “That remark by Coach Lomax has to be the quote of the day”... and it was. Deacon Jones, the All- Pro pass rusher for the Los Angeles Rams, once intimi dated Wright, a rookie offen sive tackle, saying, “Hey, boy, does your mama know you’re here?” In his remarks, Wright thanked Jones for his wel come into the NFL and said. “In case you’re wondering Deek, my mother knows I’m here (being enshrined) today.” Wright encouraged young athletes to take a leap of faith to realize their dreams: “Don’t be afraid to travel the road less trav eled, because Larry Rayfield Church Briefs New AWANA season starting Houston Lake Baptist Church has started a new AWANA season for kids, ages 3-18. For more infor mation, call Jill Falen at 987-9241, or the church office at 987-0277. Kingdom Impact New Hope International Church will begin the Kingdom Impact series of activities for young people on Monday. The church is offering basketball, dance, cheer and musical theatre, taught by qualified instruc tors. The program is direct ed by Love Burnsed. Visit www.newhope-intl.com for adults to feel powerful and in control of these little people? DR. DOBSON: Certainly not. Respect is important for several very specific rea sons. First, the child’s rela tionship with his parents provides the basis for his attitude toward every other form of authority he will encounter. It becomes the cornerstone for his later outlook on school officials, law enforcement officers, future employers, and the people with whom he will eventually live and work. Teachers, for example, can tell very quickly when a boy or girl has been allowed to be defiant at home because those attitudes are brought straight into the classroom. Again, relationships at home are the first and most impor tant social encounters a manners, kindness, grace and style. Butthen maturity begins to take over and the little green shoots from your former "From The Old To The New" Sites ft V I 10Q035113 1203 Sunset Avenue • Perry, Plozo (478)218-2115 Locally Owned and Operated By Pat Kincaid Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-12:30 1936. Gooden doubled as boys’ basketball coach from | 1919 to 1933, after which Coach Eric Staples assumed the coaching position. Gooden was one of the most admired men in Perry history and, over the years, has been featured many times on the pages of this newspa- | per. Betty was a graduate of Perry High School and a cheerleader during the early 19405. She was a beautiful lady, personable, lund-hearted and friendly to everyone. of the Panthers”— she is listed on page 304. Ferry and its people always had a special place in Betty's heart, and likewise she occupies a special place in our heart. She represents the strong fabric and indomitable spirit that made Perry the great city it is. Betty will long be - Bitty Wright did, and you can too.” We, too, must never forget where we came from and those who got us here. The Apostle Paul paid tribute to the influence of Timothy’s a schedule, registration forms, and information on instructors, Jonathan Smiley, Tony Morris, Mary Anne Millender and Leslie Taylor, or call (478) 987- 7893. Auditions lor ’The Love Liner' Auditions for “The Love Liner,’ a musical by Jeff Smith and Ralph Neumann will be held at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 14 and 15 at the International City Church of God, 2520 Moody Road, Warner Robins. The dinner theatre per formance, directed by Paula Day Johns, will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 6 and 7. The play, which deals with youngster will have, and the problems experienced there often carry over into adult life. Second, if you want your child to accept your values when she reaches her teen years, then you must be worthy of her respect during her younger days. When a child can successfully defy your authority during her first 15 years, laughing in your face and stubbornly flouting your leadership, she develops a natural contempt for everything you stand for. “Stupid old Mom and Dad!” she thinks. “I’ve got them wound around my little fin ger. Sure they love me, but I really think they’re afraid of me.” A child may not utter these words, but she feels them each time she wins the confrontations with her 'Hecv (%£ea*ten& c h V: i jfc* 736 Main Street Perry, Georgia 31069 Jackie & Terry Mullis 987-1965 ooo3siift [00035122 Arnold’s Auto Servic 1202 Main St. Perry, Ga. 31069 Complete Car Maintenance Pick-up & Delivery "Road Servii -gp—■* it i Call Thomas Call ( 987-9439 FRIDAY, AUGUST2S, 2006 ♦ parents: “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” good neighbors lending a helping hand on a cruise ship, requires a cast of five men and seven women with ability to sing. Those trying out should bring their own sheet music to the audi tion. For more information, call 923-6176. Divorce Recovery Workshop A divorce recovery work shop will be held at First Christian Church, U.S. 41 N. and Perry Parkway, starting Sept. 21. Meetings will be held every Thursday for 10 weeks, starting at 7 p.m. The workshop and childcare are free. Call 956- 4800 to sign up. mom or dad. Third, and related to the second, respect is critical to the transmission of faith from one generation to the next. The child who disdains his mother and father is less likely to emulate them on the things that matter most. If Mom and Dad are not worthy of respect, then nei ther are their morals, their country, or even their most deeply held convictions. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family. org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “The Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys, ” both published by Tyndale House. 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