Basketball Is Fun!

Julie and I have been letting the kids play basketball over the last few months. We just played our last games Saturday and what a blessing it was to be involved in this league. It is amazing to see what kids can learn in just a few short months. It was such a great thing for our family as Julie and I laughed, cheered, yelled, smiled, worried, and watched the kids grow in there basketball skills.

Ellie played and was one of the taller kids so she liked to run around with the ball and play keep away. I found this to be the funniest thing, some of the other parents may not have enjoyed it as much. Avery was able to score a point and was learning how to dribble. Emery and Abby played on the same team and where a fierce defensive combo. They both played with true determination and even won the championship for their age. Sutton from the start was just a ball of energy and you never truly knew what he was going to do. In his last game, Sutton was also playing good defense and making an impact on the court.

The coaches each took our kids and found what they could do and expanded on it. Every coach was a true blessing and taught each kid. Charlie the guy that ran the league was great at helping the kids learn what they did wrong and help them to do better. I only heard one word spoken out of place and Charlie was quick to call the person out and remind everyone why we where there. This was one of the best things we have every done as a family.

One of the things that I could not help but think was that Weston would have loved it. The way the crowed cheered for both team, especially for the kids that do not always get the ball. In some games a player would be "helped" a little so they could shine, Weston would have eaten this up. He may not have been able to play for very long, but he would have loved every minute of it. This is what tells me we made the right choice. I know if Weston would have loved it, then we made the right choice.

This experience has help me heal a little. I feel that our family is finally starting to do normal things. I  felt like we belong. We still stick out a little with our big group, but everyone was very nice and understanding that this was our kids first year. Although most will probably never know it they have helped this dad heal a little from a broken heart. Thank you to all that have put in the time to make my kids feel welcome. As always Hang on, Hang In, and Don't Quit.


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