Little Warrior

My boys are huge Anime fans.  Their favorite show to watch is Dragon Ball Z (DBZ).  Their love for DBZ is serious.  They have custom artwork on the wall, posters, collector statues, action figures; they even have clothing and costumes of their favorite character. My 10-year-old Spencer got into DBZ when he was seven and wanted to grow his hair like his favorite character Goku. 

Goku is what they call a “sayien,” and he is known for defying the odds, training to be the best, never giving up, shattering his limitations, and overcoming all obstacles that stand in his way.  He is the one who brings people together and sees the good in everyone believing even the villain deserves a chance to prove he can be virtuous.  

It’s no wonder why he is Spencer’s favorite character. One night while I am working on my new book, I hear the boys having a discussion. 

John states, “ Spencer, I want to be strong like Goku and have his superpower.”

Spencer’s reply kind of shocked me; I had no idea he felt that way.

“John, I have been praying and praying that I would be strong and have superpowers like Goku, and I don’t…It will never happen, so don’t bother thinking about it.”

Now was my time to chime in; it sounded like a perfect mom moment to me.  I got up from my chair and walked to the living room.

“Hey, Spencer.”

“Yea, mom.”

“Did you know you are just like Goku?”

“Mom, I don’t have superpowers.”

“Spence, do you know what his superpower is?” He gets excited and starts to explain.

“Yea, his muscles he strong, and he can fly….”

“No bud, although that’s cool.  His superpower is his heart.  He has a good heart.  He always does what is good and right.  He forgives people, even the bad ones. He stays true to who he was created and meant to be, and he never gives up no matter how hard things get. Sounds just like you to me.”

My little guys jumped off the couch and gave me a big hug.

I finished with this thought Goku was not born the best warrior on his planet. He grew into a great warrior.  That took time, and you are well on your way.

We need to learn to stand before we can walk, walk before we can run, run before we can sprint. Be patient in the process and never give up.  Keep staying true to who God created you to be.  You have a heart just like that.

He gave me the biggest smile and said 

“Ok, mom, your the best,” and he ran off to suit up in his warrior gear.