Pine Box Derby Faith

The Scouts have this annual event of carving out and decorating a pine box car to race in a Derby.  The local Cub Scouts had theirs this Saturday.  We registered his car on Friday night and weighed it, even gave it a few trials runs.  I could tell it was running better than I expected, but there were lots of fast cars so I wasn't getting my hopes up.

Then came Saturday morning and the big races.  Of course I tried to reassure Caleb beforehand that it was okay if he didn't win a trophy.  But in his mind he was convinced that he would.  I kept trying to get it through that he might not win and that would be alright, he would still get a patch or a ribbon or something.  He just kept on talking about a trophy.  Finally I gave up, and consoled myself with the fact that if Caleb didn't win, maybe he would learn how to lose graciously. 

Way to have faith, Dad.

Then we started racing and Caleb's car came in second on it's first run.  Not bad, I thought.  Then they ran the same four cars, but switched lanes.  He came in second again.  Then on the next two races, his car actually came in first.  I was beginning to believe that he just might walk away with a trophy after all.

But instead he walked away with two.  He took second place in his age group (Tigers).  Then somehow, the favor of God is all I can ascribe it to, we also were awarded the 'Most Original' car.  Here are some pictures of the big event.

The cars all ready.  Caleb's is the red and blue one in the second lane from this side.

A shot during the races.  Caleb's is in the lead.

Caleb, learning how to win graciously.  That's the second place trophy in his hand.

The track.

Caleb, pushing the button that will start the race.

Caleb and his number one fan, affectionally known as Grammy.

In the winner's circle, surrounded by family.

All the cars that raced.

Caleb, right before the big race, awaiting his destiny.

Caleb and his trophies.  That's the second place trophy, the blue ribbon, a pin for his shirt, and the 'Most Original' trophy.  We are running out of space on his dresser!

There you have it.  A day of fun and lessons in faith for Dad.  Thanks to all the leaders and Scouts that made this possible.  Y'all are the best!