The boy loves the game.
He has big dreams of being the wide receiver for an NFL team, preferably Ohio State for college followed by a draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
I finally gave in and let him play for our local team. It's his first real experience with tackle football. It's tough. He weighs a whoppin' 78 pounds. He is the second smallest boy on the team. Some of the boys we are facing weigh over 180 pounds!
So when it was time for his premier game this past Saturday night, I may have messed up.
Instead of praying for a win, I prayed for no injuries for my son.
God listened.
Not only did he not get injured, he barely got to play, not even getting the chance to get tackled (which was just fine with me).
It was a little painful to watch our team get stomped by a very aggressive rival team. But I have to confess...I was relieved that Elijah wasn't out there for more than his minimum five plays. Four other boys on our team were injured, hopefully none too seriously. (I think Elijah secretly wished for an injury, just to have been part of the game).
I'm struggling with this. I want him to pursue his dreams. I just don't want him to get physically hurt doing it.
*sigh*
Being a mom is so darn hard sometimes.
From now on, I'm putting it all in God's hands. Win or lose, injury or not, I'm going to let this son of mine chase his dreams. And I'll be waiting on the sidelines, cheering him on, ready to mend his wounds if necessary.
13 comments:
He looks so TOUGH!!!!!
You go mom! That is so great! I'm so excited for him. I get a little teary eyed just reading this post. If he is passionate about it, let him go for it!
AAHH - its a mom's job to want to be over protective... but you know God's protection is even greater! Try not to worry! :)
I love his concetration - or is that a snarl?? I can understand the worries. I don't suppose that I have to worry about that with tennis. Or choir...
that is hard but he looks are darn cute or I mean handsome in that uniform.
One of my boys wants to play too and I am torn for your reasons and because of the schedule! It's a much bigger commitment than baseball so we'll see.
Well, Mamaw Kay prays too, so he may never leave the bench again!!!
Well, he looks darned cute in his uniform.
Being a mom is the roughest job. Love ya!!
He looks so darn cute!!!!
It is so hard being a mom!!
If I had a son I swore I wouldn't let him play for the fear of him getting hurt. It's hard to let go and let him make those decisions.
Good for you for letting him live his dream!!
It is so hard to let them go. Even though you know you need to. I'm feeling your pain!
You're such a great mom and that is such a great picture!!
He looks like such a tough guy! I had no idea kiddie football was so rough. Yikes!
OH MY STARS! You cut all his hair off.
He still looks like Aunt Michelle.
And he can be a world famous football star...when he's older. And bigger. And playing for the Georgia Bulldogs. Ahem.
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