The Unknown....

Prior to today the last time I wrote it was about a loss... A tough loss that shouldn't have happen. Today I'm writing about VICTORY and wins, 22 wins to be exact! YEAP, my babies won 22 matches, an entire tournament, and placed 2nd and 3rd in two other tournaments.... Only losing 6 matches this season.... Whew! Not to mention the same team as 8th graders didn't win any games last season. I'm a proud moms!! Because of the wins, sure, but more so because of what we gained along the way. Prior to these kids I was physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted with teaching, showing, and coaching because for 6 long years it was like being hit in the face with a skillet and they didn't have the courtesy to warm the pan first.... Exactly! I remember asking God to show me what my future held, a little sneak peek, but each year it seemed more challenging than before, and no doors were opening. I figured out why too... We want so badly to know how the story ends or what's in the next chapter, which sounds cool initially, but in retrospect we don't want to know, aren't mature enough to know, and don't need to know. Why? Because we will eff it up!!! I have a really good group of girls, a Varsity Coach that appreciates me, and wants to share with me all that she knows.... I love it, I respect her, and I'm grateful for my position. See, honestly I spoke a big game of faith, but inside I was "worried" and doubt would show it's ugly head here and there about the unknown. I knew it was preparation, but geez how much preparation does one need...??? For the greatness my heart desires, ALOT!! Those 11 girls bought in to my system, found out they could play, and poured their hearts out on the court. Meanwhile, I was developing into another person... A more knowledgable, motivating, and patient being. Someone that can handle winning because I know what it's like to lose. The unknown is a special place, a place where desires, hard work, goals, faith, and destiny collide. No peeking, no worrying, no anxiety... It's coming, right now you should be getting ready, because it's GONNA knock your socks off! Not only do we expect to win, we prepare to win!!