I want to thank each of my readers to take the time for reading my last post. It was extremely hard for me to collect my thoughts and emotions to submit a deep and thought-provoking post about my mother. There were still so many things I wanted to say but couldn't quite find the way to convey my exact feelings. God is truly working in my life, and definitely working in our family. We have pulled together in this trying time, and become closer than ever. I'm not so sure there weren't days that Mama didn't want to give up, but knowing how much her children, especially her grandchildren, and other family and friends have prayed and supported her, she has bounced back to her normal self. Her health has immensely improved since her first round of chemotherapy. It was extremely hard to watch her so sick for a couple of weeks, and my goodness I cannot even imagine how hard it was for her to actually experience it.
I felt convicted after my first post that I was being selfish in the way I was feeling or thinking. After all, SHE is the strong one who has to endure such a difficult regime of medicine and sickness. Thankfully, she slept about 90% of the time, so hopefully she wasn't able to really know how sick she was. She began losing her hair, which I thought would freak me out. But honestly, she's beautiful regardless. Hair is just hair. She asked me if it bothered me that I was watching her go through this. My answer was Absolutely not! I literally would not want her to go through all this without me and my family. The thing I struggled the most over the past month was when she was so sick, she couldn't even keep her eyes open to focus on eating, much less have a conversation. When I'm upset, she is my go-to person, and when she isn't available for me to talk to, that's when I lose it. Praise the Lord, she has recovered (for now). I am terrified that after each round of chemo, she will go through the dark sickness and aftermath of the medicine. Over the past week the doctor has been very impressed with her results and has changed her medicines so that hopefully she will not be as "sick". Her second round began this past Monday. And she will be able to return home Friday. Daddy has been a trooper, of course, and has stayed with her the entire time. THANK YOU again for all of the prayers, letters, thoughts, hopes and love. She and our family appreciate more than words can express. Round 2 down, 4 to go...
On to other topics, soccer season has officially begun! Fall soccer that is. Thankfully the weather has eased off of the stifling hot temperatures, and being outside is much more enjoyable. As most people know, Jonathan is obsessed with soccer. The man has a passion for the sport unlike anything I have ever seen. While I have never been familiar with the sport, I am gradually learning more about it and have grown to love it as well! I have always been a fan of sports, so soccer, or futball to be technically correct, is yet another elite game that has made it's way into my life.
Jonathan recently accepted a job as the Technical Director of Coaching for NELSA. North East Louisiana Soccer Association is based out of Monroe, LA but kids participate from all over the region, including Ruston. While he coaches the U-14 boys and the U-18 boys, he also is the director of the entire club, their teams, their coaches, and the technicality of the sport. I may be quick to judge, but this is a huge job for him to take on. However, he wouldn't have it any other way, and he is handling this huge task exceptionally well. Coaching is his dream, and to be able to coach AND be the director of the Club, he is loving every minute of it. The beginning stages have been very stressful, political, and time-consuming, He spends most of his days, when he's not hanging out with his awesome wife, hosting practices and meetings for the kids and parents. I am SO very proud of him! Not just for being a Fantastic coach, but for following his dreams and pursuing the one thing that could make a difference in kids' lives.
Did I mention that Jonathan is no longer in the restaurant business??? Thank goodness, I really thought this day would never come. He is vastly enjoying his time at home to do things of his own, focus on his last 2 quarters at Tech, and be the best husband he can be. So far i have loved having him home every night! I'll let you know if i still feel the same in a couple weeks... (only kidding)
Um so it appears to me that I am a writing rambler... sorry guys!!
So, here we are, at the beginning of soccer season, and I am the coaches wife. I know many women who deal with the pros and cons of being the wife of a coach, but I'd like to think I am fitting right in. Everyone has been very welcoming to Jonathan. I love the he includes me in every single aspect, and that he enjoys that I want to be at the games. Not just for him, but to support the players, their parents, and game. The past two weekends have been packed full of soccer tournaments in Shreveport and Lafayette. We have a couple more scheduled, and then on to high school soccer!
It's FALL, and I love it!! Football has officially kicked off and we are so excited to go to all the games we can. Go Dawgs!! Now that Jonathan has a much more flexible schedule, we will probably be able to attend Ruston High games too! I think one of the main reasons I enjoy Fall so much is because it reminds me of my birthday! haha! Anyone that knows me knows that birthdays are a big deal! I love that each and everyone of us has ONE WHOLE DAY to be selfish and celebrate our lives! My favorite thing about October 4th is the fact that I can spend time with all of my favorite people! gifts are optional (but not really) Totally kidding. The older I get, the less excited I get about my birthday, so I embrace the fact that I can spend quality time with my loved ones.
HAPPY FALL! I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful weather while it lasts!
MB
