Andrew is playing Upward Flag Football this year for the first time. It has been such a great experience for him. His coaches are so caring and encouraging, yet they are really teaching the boys how to play football. They have wristbands with actual plays and they really run them! They get to play different positions so they can learn about the whole game. It is so much better than the "win at all cost" philosophy of a lot of youth sports today. When a play falls apart, they don't get yelled at, they are instructed. Best of all, they learn to play in the context of doing all for the glory of God. They don't worry too much about the score (although each boy knows exactly what it is at any given moment) and they don't dwell on the victory or the loss. They try to work together as a team and learn with each play. I am so thankful that Andrew has this opportunity. He is doing quite well and has made a few touchdowns. 2 of these touchdowns came while I was taking other children to the restroom, so I missed them. I'm having to miss his game this Saturday because of a family baby shower, so we joke that he'll probably make several touchdowns this week since I wont' be there! He has made some new friends and is having a great time.
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