Over the last few weeks, my mind has been on Jayms's hockey team. We have ended the season loosing in game three of the North Division finals. I might have been the only person who thought we could make a run for the banner at playoffs. More important than this was building a team from two different communities given the tough situation we were in from the start of the season. I have no idea what impact if any I had on players on our team, but I have learned a lot from my players that many adults take years to learn. I wish many more people have opportunities to learn from children. Children have a great ability to overlook and accept each other, regardless of issues that might be present amongst adults around them. They taught me that if you care enough to win and succeed in life other people's shortcomings actually help build character. No I don't mean stepping on the weaker persons, but actually accepting the fact that not all people are in the same game or want to be in the game you may want to play on. Our team was filled with players who were along for the ride. Our key players or "die hards" overlooked the weaknesses of their teammates and performed over and beyond what was expected. O-kay I'm exagerating this point a bit but as adults should we not do the same? Lift each other up and support each other? I had the priviledge to "be there" at our teams biggest obstacle. Our players lifted their heads high between periods and finished the game to the best of their current ability.
We lost big on the score board, but as a adult I came away feeling uplifted as these same kids that were so down between periods, picked themselves up and left the rink in good spirits. Let's aways do our best and if others let us down, use that to grow, so we can be their to help others in their needs.
Jayms has two weekends of hockey and a few practices left. He's always loved playing and has always loved playing with his friends. He is dissapointed that he can not play with his friends during spring and summer, but as I feel for him, I see him growing and excelling by being around new surroundings.
Life is short and is going to be a lot shorter for some people. We have no idea how much time we have, but we need to Give our Best. Let's start with our friends and go outward. Stop living our lives looking back. The past is the past and will not change. We will re-live the past the same way, all the time if we allow it to.
Aaryn is 18! Until this happens in your home, you have no idea what that feels like as a parent. Teach your children when they are young. This has a whole new meaning as your child grows into adulthood. Adison is finding his way in life. This summer he will most likely work in Hecla. As a family we are heading out to SanFranciso and Fresno. Jayms and Adison are looking forward to Sharks game. We will be the stupid looking people flashing the sign "bring back the jets". Watch for us on the Shark attack twice side of the ice facing team benches near blueline.
I find it hard writing without being so serious and always trying to bring meaning in everything so I'll keep trying, so here is a joke off the top of my head.
Why did the Blonde get killed raking leaves??? She fell out of the tree.
later!
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