Uncle

Have you ever played that game where you try to bend back someone's wrist, while they are trying to do the same to you? Basically, you are trying to get them to give up and cry "uncle",  before you yourself reach the end of your pain tolerance.

Well, today I shouted "uncle".

No. No one had hold of my hand.

It all started last week with a tickle in the throat, which soon emerged as a sore throat.

Evidently,  I've been exposed to too many germs lately. So I added a vitamin C tablet to my daily routine. But, I pushed on.

Through meetings.

And reading tests.

And teaching.

And lesson planning.

And soccer games.

But, enough is enough.

Today, I declared myself officially sick and turned the day of rest into a day of rest. And a day of rest it has been.

This blog will be short.

This blog will not be intellectually stimulating.

This blog will not be spiritually up lifting. 

For this, I apologize.

I will, however share pictures from Jacob's soccer game yesterday. It was hot and steamy. The entire game was under thick, heavy, dark clouds that produced continuos rumbles, but thankfully, no rain. By the end of the eighty minute game, a slight breeze brought cooling relief to both the players and the spectators.

I would like to say Jacob's team was victorious, but they were not. That's okay, because every failure should be an opportunity to learn and get better. 

And maybe, some day, I will understand the game of soccer. 

Preparing for the game

Love the sky!

In goes Jacob!

Jacob in action!

Always thankful for a short delay in play!

Game etiquette- thanking your opponents, their coaches, and the referees.

I will leave you with this final picture. A glimpse into a strange world where I am too tall to fit through a door....

A little humor goes a long way!

Have a great week and remember- Jesus loves you!