I underestimate people. And, I do it most often to those in my own family. I was reminded of this again this weekend.
Girls high school water polo season is upon us, and this weekend was the annual JV water polo tournament in our area.
Most days after work this time of year I pick Kelly, our oldest daughter up from water polo practice on the way home from work. I don't think much about what she is doing at practice; our conversation on the short ride home is more about the news of the day at school or home. We live in two worlds, it seems sometimes. I often grieve quietly over this; the loss of my little girl.
I learned again this weekend what a great kid lives in our house. She is no longer a little girl, but is becoming an amazing young lady.
Kelly plays "set" position for her team, which is basically the same thing as being a center in basketball. One difference though; in basketball you cannot spend more than three seconds in the key, and in water polo you can stay there as long as you like. However, your opponents do to attempt to DROWN you, while you are there!
I underestimate my girls every day, and this weekend proved this to me again. Kelly played four games over two days, had at least five assists and two goals. All this without drowning, even once. I am amazed at the character, determination, and toughness of my "little girl".
A little girl is gone. But what a wonderful journey we are on.
Girls high school water polo season is upon us, and this weekend was the annual JV water polo tournament in our area.
Most days after work this time of year I pick Kelly, our oldest daughter up from water polo practice on the way home from work. I don't think much about what she is doing at practice; our conversation on the short ride home is more about the news of the day at school or home. We live in two worlds, it seems sometimes. I often grieve quietly over this; the loss of my little girl.
I learned again this weekend what a great kid lives in our house. She is no longer a little girl, but is becoming an amazing young lady.
Kelly plays "set" position for her team, which is basically the same thing as being a center in basketball. One difference though; in basketball you cannot spend more than three seconds in the key, and in water polo you can stay there as long as you like. However, your opponents do to attempt to DROWN you, while you are there!
I underestimate my girls every day, and this weekend proved this to me again. Kelly played four games over two days, had at least five assists and two goals. All this without drowning, even once. I am amazed at the character, determination, and toughness of my "little girl".
A little girl is gone. But what a wonderful journey we are on.
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