B with his camp football & tshirt |
Imagine our surprise when, after being hauled around to several games in a row, B asked Ryan "When is my game? When do I get to be on a team?"
"You want to be on a team? What kind of team?"
"A football team!"
Alrighty then. We'll get right on that. It seems as though football season never ends in Texas (thank you sweet Jesus) but it would be awhile before B could play football. However, the high school puts on a football camp every spring. Ryan talked to Coach Settle (our head football coach and athletic director) about it and he agreed that B should try it out. Ryan would be nearby, just in case.
B went football camp last week. Just like always, I was nervous. Camp was from 3:30 - 6:30 after school. That's a long time. But he loved it!
Coach Beard helps with the penny |
I watched one drill the first day where the kids were learning to make a pocket to receive a hand off. B listened so well. He made and kept his pocket until it was his turn. Then he kept his pocket while he was at the end of the line waiting for his next turn. And when they lined up for the next drill, B still had his pocket.
Coach Beard talking to B about returning to the game |
On the second day, B told me that football camp was life changing. I believed him, it was for me. I saw what he could do when he worked hard. He tackled with a primal scream. On defense, he knew what to do, stayed on his man and said "Not on my watch!". It seems like his sensory seeking tendencies might come in handy in football.
The second day was my favorite because Sambo stayed with his brother's group and helped B. From the stands, I could see Sam's love and concern for his brother. He might have even enjoyed sharing his favorite sport with his little brother. But Sam's really good at being 15 right now so I may not get confirmation of that for a while.
Getting some encouragement from Coach Settle |
Camp had to be cut short because of weather but I am thankful for the high school players and coaches who made football camp a great experience for B. And I'm thankful for a lesson that God seems to be teaching me over and over: don't underestimate our B-man. He might not be on the world's schedule but he's on God's schedule.
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