I have said this before, but that was two years ago, so I'll say again, I am thankful for football. Peter played this year. Chris caved and let him play a year before his brothers were allowed. I guess that happens when you are the baby. He had a great time, and unlike two of his older siblings, would like to continue. He was the kicker and he played running back. He also played a little center and defensive end and he punted. He scored 2 touchdowns and did fairly well. Mainly though he had fun--and he worked hard, at least some of the time.
As we've watched Fred play and grow, I see so many benefits to football. He told me recently that football taught him that he could keep going when he felt like he wanted to quit, and that his coaches pushed him farther than he ever thought he could go. There are so many character building opportunities in football that you just don't run across regularly. He has learned discipline and perseverance, and how to stand for Christ while playing hard. He really has had great coaches and mentors in all this as well. I will be sad to see it end (hopefully not for another 4 weeks!!!), but perhaps Peter will continue.
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