The Browns, my Daughter, and a Lesson

This past Sunday my daughter and I watched with amazement as the Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens. At every turn I was ready for disappointment. My daughter chided me on being so negative. I told her she should plan on moving to a different city if she was going to be a sports optimist. But then the field goal was called good against all odds. My daughter smiled. I said," We have no chance in overtime". Becca again was shocked at my negativity. And then the surprise ending and the Browns won a game they had all but lost a few minutes before. I think my daughter was more happy at being a vindicated optimist than she was that the Browns won. She has something. I try to shield myself from disappointment by acting as if I expect it. She in turn looks at life and her hope is unabashed. I would rather be like her. As a follower of Christ her way makes more sense because in the end against all odds the field goal is good and what seems like a loss ends up with the victory of victories.