Never Ever Dull
With every conversation, I always seem to end with "Never a dull moment"....our lives are rich, complex, and beautiful stories. Join me in laughing about everyday things and appreciating life-bumpy roads and all.
This morning, I'm off to take my son to another track meet. Some folks might shake their heads and wonder "Why?". "Why take up a Saturday for a sport? Shouldn't you just slow down and have some family time?" I get that. My kids definitely have had a full calendar filled with sports since they hit their teens. At times, I've felt like I wanted to wave a white flag and surrender all the activities for a more calming lifestyle. But we've been so blessed with the coaches that it's all been worth it. After moving to TN, we checked out a swim team for my girls. We didn't return after that initial visit because my life got turned upside-down. But that didn't stop Coach Dawn. Determined, Coach Dawn came to our house to convince us that the girls needed to be on that team. We signed on. I had no idea but my girls were really competitive. My Oldest who was in high school made it to State. But once again, my life flipped over a couple of times the week of the TN state championship. I couldn't take her to State. That didn't stop Coach Dawn. She filled in as a mom and got my girl to the championships. She took my place as a mom for a weekend that my Oldest will always treasure. When my Oldest returned to TN a couple of weeks ago for a short visit, she had lunch with her swim coach. That relationship outlasted those swimming years. Next up is Coach Snarey. We arrived in NC and within days, the neighborhood boys convinced my son to play middle school football. I wasn't ready for that but desired for my son to feel included. Reluctantly, I approved. During the course of that season, Coach Snarey invited my son to join him in extra workouts and conditioning. This continued into off season. Then into daily summer sessions. My son went into high school but that mentoring friendship continues today. This coach stays involved with him, investing countless hours to be sure my son stays on track on the field and off. Coach is more than just a football coach. He's part of our family. There have been many others. The DeFattas coached my Youngest when they had no children of their own. Coach DeFatta signed up to coach soccer for the purpose to pour into my Youngest's life. Coach Carter was a great role model for my Blonde because he pushed her to go beyond her limits physically and challenged her to keep her academics strong but balanced. Yep, I have to hop in the car again to tote my son to the meet. But I'm thankful for sports and even more for the coaches that God has brought into our lives. I continue to be amazed at the people He brings to us that so willingly share themselves with us. Very blessed.
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Dawn
4/11/2015 12:47:23 am
I was so blessed to have coached your girls and to continue in a relationship with you and them. Love your family.
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