So, here is our 2008 football program picture.....and the boys are too cute......I haven't had much time to post lately....there is just so much going on in the life of a coaching family. Coach has been complaining that I haven't updated in a while, so in order to give him something to read in his downtime.....here goes.
First and foremost Coach......so you sent me an email thanking me for being so excited after Fridays super win against the Indians........no thanks is needed for supporting you......it is never about you....it is about us. This is not just your life, but rather ours. Yes, this is your chosen profession, but it really is more than that isn't it. Most people do not LOVE their professions, they earn a paycheck for what they do and go about their business. Not you......you live it, breath it, cherish it. It takes you away from us yes.......and that SUCKS and we absolutely hate that our whole livelihood, paying the bills, and living conditions depend upon 11 teenage boys, and 5 coaches. However, what else would we be doing on Friday nights?? Ha, Ha j/k. No really, we joke that it is on their shoulders, but those boys would die for you.....so I believe our mortgage and grocery bill is safe in their hands....lol. I sometimes think you place to much emphasis on their role, and sometimes you shouldn't be so hard on them....they are only boys. But then I remember that they may be boys right now, but for many of them manhood is just around the corner. They need to know pressure, hardship, disappointment, and most importantly they must know how much they are loved and cared for........even if they screw up and blow it.
I have never been so proud of you as I am right now.........even when we won our state championship as assistants.......those boys earned something Friday, yea they won a game....but more importantly they won respect......and what man can function without respect. That is why year one's team did so well, and why last year's team kept losing.......I forget, as many women do, respect is not that important to the females.......but it is the most important thing to all men. Without it they feel they are just not real men. Thanks for giving them what they needed to make it happen for them.......they did it......but you and the staff prepared them to do it......
As our sermon progressed Sunday.....I know you doubt they can pull a win over the powerhouses late in our schedule.....and this is more than likely true.....but we must prepare to win, we must "load our sling and get ready for the next giant". Maybe our giant isn't to win.....maybe it is to compete and leave with utmost respect with our heads held high.......
So, as you prepare for the next three games.......Load you sling and RUN toward the giant.....you never know what God will make possible......but you must believe you can and "don't stay camped out in doubt" I know all this is so very cliche', but I believe in you....and those boys.......make them keep believing the can, work them hard to prepare, and they will amaze you and themselves.
1 Samuel 17:48-49 As the philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.
Found this site for inspirational messages http://www.motivational-inspirational-corner.com/getquote.html?categoryid=40
Check it out......but here is one of my faves from the page
Elmer Davis "The first and great commandment is: Don't let them scare you."
I love you Coach........I never like to say good luck.....b/c we both know luck has nothing to do with winning......touchdowns, lack of penalties, no interceptions, and of course good sideline judges and referees are what win football games.....lol
So, here's to good calls and refs who can see really well......
