I was sitting in my chair waiting for a soccer game to start. One of Devin’s many games. I’ve been realizing so many times lately how these types of games will be ending soon. His dreams are taking him away from here. Whether that’s in Europe, MLS, or somewhere else, we won’t be watching him at this level much longer. I am both sad and extremely proud.
But I’ve also realized how happy being at his games and practices make me. And not just Devin’s but Braden’s and Austin’s also.
Life is crazy. We’re going, going, going all the time. Band. Soccer. Work. Household tasks. Never a moment to rest. But the soccer field, sitting and watching them play is the best place for me to be. Nothing else matters when I’m there. Work isn’t on my mind. Other to-do’s aren’t the main focus. The kids are. Watching them do drills, learning new skills, and perfecting old ones. Seeing how far they’ve come in such a short time or over many years in Devin’s case. That’s where I’m able to just watch in awe of their abilities. Nothing else goes through my mind.
This wonderful, crazy game that is soccer is the best place to be.
No matter the end result.
From this…
…to this.