Original Draft from July 26, 2008
Our boys didn't get a choice. They are playing summer league basketball through the city. They are on the same team (that happens every other year). Jon is their coach. We missed one game and 4 practices while we were on our recent vacation to Utah.
We waited for over an hour to play our first game. James started the season with the first bucket. On game 2 Jacob made his first 2 points. The team is working well together. In this area we play our games in a gymnasium, but practices are held outside on school playgrounds. It's a very hot time to play. Thankfully I don't have to do much for the practices. I get to console Jessica every time Dad leaves with the boys for practice. She is never a fan of being left behind. I basically get NOTHING done during the practice because Jessica requires all my energy to paint nails or swing or put puzzles together. If I get a break from her, Jayson requires my attention.
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Continued August 16, 2008
Most of our best captures are on video. I hate trying to get a decent shot in a green-lit gymnasium through dirty glass on a moving target. This summer season has been real crazy. Jon had to miss practices for vacation and business travel and then we had to cancel a few practices last minute while we were rushing around to doctor appointments.
Jacob had to sit the season out after his surgery. Jon promoted him to Assistant Coach. He suited up and held the clipboard on the side lines. Despite the sporadic practice and getting beat by over 20 points one game, our team held their own. We made it to play offs.
I had missed a couple of games staying home with Jacob when he wasn't feeling so good, so I was excited to see the final game of the season. Jacob on the other hand was not interested in going. I mean - he wanted to go, but he wanted to PLAY. What kids wants to be benched for the season play off. Again, I'm torn in two as a mother. I should be there to cheer for James; to joy in their victory. I also feel Jacob's disappointment and wish I could protect him from it.
On the final game we were up against one of James' good friends from school. Their team was undefeated. Game was close until the final quarter where we inched ahead. All our guys brought their game. Then everything seemed to go our way. We took the trophy defeating the other team by 12 points.
One of the parents purchased a ball and had all the players sign it. It was presented to Jacob as an honorary recognition since he wasn't able to play for the rest of the season.
How awesome! Good job team!
ReplyDeleteI bet he loved the ball. It is so hard to make a child give up childish things for adult reasons that are impossible to explain or understand. What a good mom you are!
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That is awesome that the boys all signed a ball for Jacob. Way to go team.
ReplyDeletewow first place! jon must have some mad coaching skills.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great playoffs story! Would make a touching short story, told from Jacob's point of view.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Jacob, infact the kids never forget.
Noreen
Your children are so beautiful! And your photos are looking amazing! It was fun to hear from you on my blog & to catch up on yours. Though I'm sorry to hear about your son's tumor. I cannot imagine what going thru that is like. Your struggles to be there for your other children at thte same time are so real. Usually this stuff only helps bring families together, though, and it sounds like there's a lot of love & support there. My prayers are with you!
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Killer sudoku?? Really you are amazing I have to say I am at the opposite level I still do the easy - I don't really want to think I just want something to create white noise in my mind so I dont' stress out about random things I can get myself worked up easily when trying to stay awake with the baby.
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