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“Put me on the next flight. My son needs me.”
In the middle of the 2008 NBA playoffs, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade received a call no parent wants to get—his 6-year-old son was in trouble. Wade was in the middle of a career-defining series, carrying the weight of his team and an entire city’s hopes. But that call changed everything.
His son, Zaire, had been rushed to the hospital with a medical emergency. Without hesitation, Wade left his team, canceled media appearances, and told the airline: “Put me on the next flight. My son needs me.” He flew home, stayed by Zaire’s bedside, and didn’t leave until he was stable. Then he quietly returned to the court, picked up where he left off, and didn’t make a big deal of it in the press.
Later, when asked about it, Wade simply said, “Basketball is what I do. But being a dad—that’s who I am.”
Most of us won’t even decline a work call—let alone drop everything—to show up for our family. What are the moments that matter most to your kids? And what are you willing to do to be there? We say family is our top priority—but would our calendars, texts, and screen time agree?
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By renewdailyClick here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/how-to-prioritize-your-family/
This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org
“Put me on the next flight. My son needs me.”
In the middle of the 2008 NBA playoffs, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade received a call no parent wants to get—his 6-year-old son was in trouble. Wade was in the middle of a career-defining series, carrying the weight of his team and an entire city’s hopes. But that call changed everything.
His son, Zaire, had been rushed to the hospital with a medical emergency. Without hesitation, Wade left his team, canceled media appearances, and told the airline: “Put me on the next flight. My son needs me.” He flew home, stayed by Zaire’s bedside, and didn’t leave until he was stable. Then he quietly returned to the court, picked up where he left off, and didn’t make a big deal of it in the press.
Later, when asked about it, Wade simply said, “Basketball is what I do. But being a dad—that’s who I am.”
Most of us won’t even decline a work call—let alone drop everything—to show up for our family. What are the moments that matter most to your kids? And what are you willing to do to be there? We say family is our top priority—but would our calendars, texts, and screen time agree?
Listen for more...
Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/
Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/
Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.
https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/
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