Shouting

Matthew 15:21-28

I do not like to shout. I was always the subdued parent on the sideline of the football field. The others were all shrieking their daughter's name, or of the player who needed encouragement. It was not that I was not involved. I just feel the need to be quiet.
We watched the marathon recently. As she ran by our daughter shouted "Aren't you going to cheer?" My husband responded accordingly. I kept on filming.
I knew that the woman in today's story was a nuisance but never before did I realize that she was shouting at Jesus to attract his attention. Perhaps I need to do a bit more shouting in Jesus' ear.