Every Tues, Thurs and Sunday you practice with a bunch of kids you don't know. I know it's scary, I can see when you look at me - look for me to tell you that you are ok before you hit the field. It IS OK. I know it's hard but you've been brave.
The first time Paolo pulled you and had you play with 10 year olds, you were scared, but you did it! You weren't happy about it but you played your heart out and you DID IT! I was so proud - not by how you played (although you did great!) but by you facing your fears.
I sit in the stands afraid too. Afraid of new people, new situations and new places. Afraid of not fitting in, not being liked, not being CHOSEN. But we are! If not by men, by God. I will continue to push you and I promise you - I will be there to nod so you know it's ok. It's ok to be scared, but it's not ok to stay there. God has too much for you - for me - to sit on the sidelines and wonder if we are "enough". In God's eyes we are perfect and He will make a way for us in this new season of new teams and new friends. I know it at my core Nugg, somehow, someway, He just WILL!
Beautiful and lovely post, Julie.......you are awesome, Tristan and Grammy is so proud of you......
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