Soccer is...

Soccer is an amazing thing I have got to say.  It starts out with the shinguards.  Putting on the equipment and tying back your hair knowing that as soon as you step your feet on that grass the game is on!  I see the kids run and instantly I'm running beside them. Asthma is no longer and issue, the stitch in my side is gone, and the pain in my ankle no longer exists for those brief moments and there is nothing but, the ball.


I have such a great time playing the game and teaching it as satisfying as running the field.  Being able to share it with my sister and my mom is something that just brings me joy.  This week we had Kate's parents, Elizabeth and Tonya come out and play a game after practice.  Neither had played the game before and Tonya had never played another sport in her life.  Yet they were both their, bitten by the bug, and couldn't stop playing no matter how tired they got.  

Soccer is simply great.  Plus of course the fact that I can still outrun all the kids and mom makes me pleased beyond all reason.  Of course mom agrees I should be able to outrun a 50 year old, but that's just still amazing to me.  So much fun.  Maybe when Val comes back for the week she'll play with us and I can earn some well deserved bruises.  

Anyway today was day 12 of 60.  Tomorrow I'll weigh myself before the game and see how well the routine is working.  As long as I've gained nothing I think I'll be pleased.  AND! For the picture of the day.

Picture of the Day #2