I could relate to this so much! Where I am from, people are crazy about basketball. Not me! My son learned to play soccer, he let me understand 'the beautiful game.' I could not get over how beautiful soccer is! My son's journey as an athlete has been wonderful. I saw his best smiles on the field. I saw his most heartbreaking moments there too. It broke mine double. He's still playing until now. We're on the brink of maturing into the journey, about to leave behind the field to focus on other things. But I do hope his love for soccer will stay, even if he's not going pro. ☺️
Thank you so much for reading! It’s true, we learn so much about our kiddos through sports or whatever else lights them up. The journey with them is such a gift, isn’t it? I feel lucky to be along for the ride! ⚽️💫
As I often say - though don't know who "owns" the phrase - "sport is life." So many lessons, moments, and ways of being that influence life "off the pitch" and vice versa. Love your writing and reflection as always!
love it! can't wait to see ALL the fam go pro in ALL ways. One of the best things I learned early in my journey to being a professional musician lol is it's not 'practice makes perfection' but 'practice makes permanent.' I just love that.
So lovely and poignant: “But he was talking to me and, despite my quiet ways, I have often colored outside the lines.
So I said, “I love that idea!” “
As a father of twin 14 year olds, that is indeed the aim. Staying connected with our kids. 🙏
Thank you, James! This connection takes on a whole new dynamic with teenagers doesn’t it? 😉
It does! As you express, maintaining connection is so ever important.
I could relate to this so much! Where I am from, people are crazy about basketball. Not me! My son learned to play soccer, he let me understand 'the beautiful game.' I could not get over how beautiful soccer is! My son's journey as an athlete has been wonderful. I saw his best smiles on the field. I saw his most heartbreaking moments there too. It broke mine double. He's still playing until now. We're on the brink of maturing into the journey, about to leave behind the field to focus on other things. But I do hope his love for soccer will stay, even if he's not going pro. ☺️
Thank you so much for reading! It’s true, we learn so much about our kiddos through sports or whatever else lights them up. The journey with them is such a gift, isn’t it? I feel lucky to be along for the ride! ⚽️💫
As I often say - though don't know who "owns" the phrase - "sport is life." So many lessons, moments, and ways of being that influence life "off the pitch" and vice versa. Love your writing and reflection as always!
TRUE. A perfect reminder after getting creamed this morning.😂 Thank you so much for reading, Karen! ❤️
We have two things in common. I love football and love writing. So keep writing on football.
Fantastic! Love this. Thank you so much for reading. 😊
Wonderful letter, Maria! And I stand by my assertion...(we) writers are crazy! I think it's in the job description.
100% 🥰 Thanks for reading, Mary. ❤️
love it! can't wait to see ALL the fam go pro in ALL ways. One of the best things I learned early in my journey to being a professional musician lol is it's not 'practice makes perfection' but 'practice makes permanent.' I just love that.
Oooh, I love that too. So true. I’m going to remember that one. Thank you for reading, Mer!❤️
Enjoyed this Maria!
Thank you so much for reading, Melanie!❤️