Last night our son was playing in his last soccer game of the season, which meant the last sports tournament of his high school career. We have watched this kid run, catch, throw and kick from the sidelines for at least ten solid years, and this was the final time. It occurred to me that... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Lights
It's football season and our son is playing on the high school team. Every Friday morning I open his dark bedroom and quietly announce,"Hey Bud....it's game day!" and you can feel the buzz of excitement from that point on. If I walk into the school on a Friday, I am asked if I'm ready. As... Continue Reading →
Work Hard
I was talking to a friend about her daughter the other day. Seems the teenager has decided to slack off at practicing a sport this summer. She attends the daily practice but the coach informed Mom that very little work is being done these days. This child has an abundance of raw talent and potential,... Continue Reading →