This week we have been watching our boys J.T. and Brad play basketball for Trinity at Meadow View. Brad is on the Middle School Boys team and J.T. on the Varsity Boys team. Boy, what a commitment it is both in time and effort, quite eye-opening for us. They started training the middle of November and games began in December and will continue through February. Games or practices happen three (for MSB) or four (VB) times a week. This week alone, MSB had two games and VB had/have three. Often, games are scheduled one after the other including the MSG(irls) and VG(irls). When the games are “away,” the teams (and parents) must travel, sometimes an hour or more to get there. Families like ours with multiple student athletes can end up staying for hours at the court. Then after travelling home, the dinner and homework must be done.
Yesterday was fun because our whole family (even Kristin and Kathryn) went to see them play. Both Brad and J.T. were contributors to the wins for our Tempest athletes! Some late hours were put in to get all the homework done. It is really cool to see how our children are doing things their parents never did and building their character as they participate in these sports programs. It is also nice for all of us to hear the coaches (even of the other team last night) putting the talents and activities into a bigger context of “doing it all to give God the glory and honor” and “keeping in mind the hurting and suffering of the world, as in Haiti” while they strive on the courts. What a rich life we have!
May the name of the Lord be praised! ~Job 1:21
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