well, there he is. in all of his SENIOR year glory. it wasn't much of a to-do. the pictures were terrible. i don't remember who i passed the camera off to, but you know who you are and i'm coming for you! just some balloons and banners.
roses and hugs and kisses.
but for carson, it was the ending of an experience he will remember always.
i've had a hard time with sports.
don't get me wrong...carson had an awesome year. he finished in the top ten in the county for 3 pointers. he set the new school record with 7 3-pointers in a single game. he finished the year with 65 3 pointers.
but i've heard every platitude about what team sports teaches.
i've seen the hard work, dedication, determination.
but worse than that, i've seen the unfairness. the political and the non-understanding. i've seen boys that have to put their whole heart and soul into something, only to get mediocre results and i've seen kids barely try and because of natural athletism, get all the glory.
i've watched my grown boys cry.
that isn't easy for a mom to watch.
i suppose that they would tell you all the lessons that they've learned. maybe with a little time and perspective, it will be invaluable.
but it isn't easy for a mom to watch.
just think, i only have 5 more kids to watch go through the same things!
there is a very LARGE part of me that is happy that this time for carson is over. and a small part of me that isn't. i guess the part that is having the hardest time is the little voice in my head that is reminding me that my borrowed time is coming to an end.
that isn't easy for a mom, either.
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