Some people call it procrastination. Some call it “Side Quests”. Whatever it is, there is usually something that prevents us from accomplishing something during our day. Luckily, it’s not every day we get sidetracked, and if we do get sidetracked, the interference we experience isn’t too difficult to overcome.
Daddies and mommies know it’s not easy navigating their way through life. On some days, something comes up. It can be an illness or another emergency that requires us to get our Miracles of Christ. It can be a trip to a store for a needed part of a project or something for dinner. There is something that comes up needing our attention and action.
Being a Parent
Part of being a parent means looking out for our children and making sure they’re alright. We take care of our children physically, emotionally, and psychologically. We provide food, shelter and clothing. We are responsible for their schooling, and we hope they are well mentally and psychologically.
On occasion, there is a turning of the tables. Sometimes it’s the children who take care of the their family instead of the parents. In “Home Alone”, a boy is tasked with protecting his family’s home against burglars. While this is a more amusing reversal of roles, there are times when children must assume caretaking roles for their family.
No parent wants their child to assume caretaking roles for their family. That’s not how it’s supposed to be. Brent Golembiewski writes about a boy who finds himself needing to find his missing parents in his book series “The Boy, The Cube, and The Elf”. Brent’s book follows Nico, a boy who finds out his parents are missing. He must travel the realms of outer space to find his parents. Are they even alive?
Nico, Maddie, and Adventures
One day, Nico finds a hole blasted through a wall of his home. This is a big enough problem if the home wasn’t in outer space where the environment isn’t exactly safe for humans without protective equipment and oxygen. Joining Nico is an alien named Maddie. Maddie knows Nico’s father but won’t tell him how. This is just one of the things about her that annoys Nico throughout the story.
The human and alien must put their differences and annoyances aside and work together. There is a giant enemy named Marduk. Marduk might know why Nico’s father is missing. He could even be the reason his father is missing. Together with a group of aliens, Nico and Maddie must face Marduk and deal with an angry dragon as they speed across the universe to find out what happened to Nico’s father.
Side Quests get in the Way
Brent’s book is about a boy who needs to help his father. Usually, it’s the parents who are taking care of (and sometimes searching for) the children. Our Miracles of Christ require a lot of care and patience. When school is out, The Boy is out and about with the Fruit Loops. Who knows what they’re up to? Chances are they start off doing one thing, then they’re off on another adventure. Much like Nico and Maddie.
Nico is off to find where his parents are, but events in outer space will take them on a side quest. This other quest might need to be done so they can figure out a part of their other mission, or it’s the result of space monsters attacking our heroes or their ship. The ship, by the way, doesn’t seem good enough for Maddie, but it is a good ship, and it just might need a little TLC, which Nico is happy to provide. Maddie isn’t so convinced about “The Silent Sprite”, but she’s a good ship, and Nico is confident in her capabilities.
It’s not always easy keeping an eye on our children. Sometimes, our children will need to keep an eye on us. They need something, a ride a snack, or help with homework. When that happens, they will be around looking for us. Nico and Maddie are looking for Nico’s parents. We all hope they’re alright. A little adventure is fun, but an adventure spanning across galaxies can be a little more than what our heroes bargained for.
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