The Fellas and I headed to the beach last Sunday. We had so much FUN! We found this perfect little spot in a perfect little town and we loved it. We were on the beach but there was this little river running through the beach area and the boys had a blast playing in the "ocean river". It was shallow and perfect for Sea Treasure Hunting. We jumped waves, built shark traps, sand castles and played football. We ended our beach venture with Mo's fish, chips and chowder. I felt so thankful to be blessed with such a fun day with my family.
On Monday volleyball started. I am coaching the varsity team here at Santiam High. I felt a little anxious to start coaching again but things have gotten off to a great start. I enjoy working with the girls. It is a privilege to have a tiny chance to encourage them a long the way. I am thankful that my hubby enjoys working with me and is a huge help. We are able to bring the kids with us so we feel we are doing this together. The boys love being at the gym.
I am seeking to find joy in the little things. Not to be consumed by worry or petty issues. Sitting on the beach with Luke, watching him build a shark trap. Listening to what he had to say. Listening to the girls on my team. Hoping to find ways to encourage them. Coaching to me is so much more than the sport itself. I hope to impact the girls in a way that will be lifelong. I hope they will feel cared about by someone who doesn't have to care but chooses to. I had many coaches in my life make great impact. I am thankful to get the chance to give back. I do like to win. I am quite competitive. So hopefully we will get a few W's but if we don't I hope I can say we grew as a team and I made a difference somewhere a long the way.
We have had a great summer but I always get excited for Fall. I don't like the boys going back to school but I am thankful that I have the opportunity to take such an active role in their school and activities. I love Fall. I love the thought of leaves changing colors. I love cold nights when the window is open but you bundle under the covers. I love Friday night football games. I love reading with the boys. I love fires in the wood stove. I love making stew. I really love all of the seasons but will have to say Fall is one of my favorites. So, with that said what season or seasons do you love and why?
P.S. Garbage bags are used to put coats and backpacks in at school to fight the spread of lice. I did enjoy reading some of your guys' ideas.
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I do love that fall is around the corner. Those girls are soooo lucky to have you as their coach. You'll do great and I'll sure get a ton of W's.
Hi there,
I was going to introduce myself to you yesterday at church, but I got caught in the wrong flow of foot traffic after the service, and then I needed to pick up the kids.
We were the ones in the car making funny faces at Greta before church....
What an awesome weekend for your family-it's so neat to see kids following God.
I think fall is beautiful and love always love a good, strong fall storm, but I have to say that I'm always sad to see summer go! It's my favorite, for sure! I do not enjoy winter, and the only reason I like spring is because it means that summer is right around the corner! I am excited about school, though!
Dye your hair and Stephen's hair blonde, and you'd be the spittin' image of a certain v-ball coaching team at WBC! You're awesome at what you do and those girls will always remember your role in their lives!
Suggestion for your next post: baptism story with pictures!!??!! That was really awesome! Oh! And a birthday post, too! You've had a busy couple of weeks! : )
So fun to meet you in person at the wedding! I love, Loved, LOVED reading To Kill a Mockingbird in school and I REALLY LOVE the movie - Gregory Peck is a hotty! (Roman Holiday is another favorite of mine)
Spring! Total favorite! Love the bulbs peeking up, love the fresh "spring green" leaves forming on all the barren trees, love the crisp blue-skied days with big puffy clouds, love the smell of the air after a rain, etc, etc, etc... I always feel like running to the closet, pullin out my mitt and giving it a fresh oiling down.
Waiting patiently for a baptism post. He had me in a puddle on Sunday.
Sheila, I love Fall, too! I love to smell pumpkin pie just out of the oven... I like to make big pots of soup, too! Autumn also means making pumpkin bars for friends, and having pumpkins on the front porch...
Way to go with the coaching, you'll do great! Girls always can use encouragement at that age. Have fun!
I love reading new posts in the fall....or late summer! : )
Miss your posts, but I'll keep coming with hope!!
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