So - this season Andy and I have been playing co-ed soccer together. I felt so out of place buying cleats, shinguards, etc. I didn't know what I was doing! However, I LOVE playing! There is such a thrill when you actually get the ball, and to know that you played well is just exhilerating. We have one, maybe two more games left in the season but have decided not to continue in the Fall. We might find a team a little closer to home or one that doesn't constantly get rained out!!! It's been so fun to learn something new and encourage one another. Of course, it helps when you win - like we did tonight.
Since I am the only one that posts anymore, I have to extoll my virtues for this game. I think I only really screwed up one play, when I totally whiffed the ball. I did a few okay things, but my proudest moments were two headers, a chest pass and a steal. I even took a shot on goal! I knew there was no way I could pass in time and there was just one man between me and the goalie, but, I of course, have no idea how to get the ball to curve around him and he got it. BUT - I tried! I also forced a few people line on defense which was such a thrill.
However, I couldn't have done it without Aunt Jamie there to play with the wee ones - AND bandaids from a prepared soul. My huge blisters came back becasue I've had 3 weeks off and my shoes began to rub again...oh well - I got to play! Now volleyball is about to start up and I can't wait!!!
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