The beginning of 2009 brought the start of something completely new for our family - our entrance into the world of sports. I have never been a huge fan of sports - that is, until my little man was the one out there on the court!
Jason has headed up a team of people to begin an Upward Basketball League in our town and it has been an incredible experience for all of us. The focus is on Christ and allows for each player to have equal play time and equal competition with the other teams.
It has been amazing to see such a huge difference in Joshua's skills and in his enjoyment of playing the game. His very first game he got the ball and ran as fast as he could down to the other end of the court - a feat that would have been great if he were a quarterback! When I asked him about it, he said that he didn't want to let go of the ball because someone else might get it from him!
By the end of the season, he was dribbling the ball, shooting goals and working hard at playing defense, rather than trying to see if he could switch his jersey to the other team's color and "become" one of their players while he was out there on the court!
What a joy it has been to see him delight in having something that was special just for him - manliness in a world of (mostly) women! He has treasured the special time he has had with his coach (Daddy), and it has been so wonderful to see them out on the court together.
Thank you, Jason, for the countless hours you have put into this league, and most importantly into our precious son! We love you, Joshua! Way to go, Bobcats!!
1 comment:
Aww! What a cutie! I love all the action shots. I, too, have never been so into sports until it was my own child out there playing. Love it, love it, love it!!!!
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