My son Marty was or still having a record setting season in Pop warner , but as fast as he runs, he was hurt in practice and has been out for almost 3 games.. Its tough to see my son hurt. We both feel the pains. Right now I'm helping him recover with massages, water massage therapy , massaging creams and of course rest.. But the pain on his face hurts me the most. He so wants to get back and play and show off his skills. If anything , I have taken a new perspective about football and life. Enjoy the moments you have , because it can change in a moment. Especially driving , I have seen all kinds of weird and tragic accidents and at times I have wondered , if I was a a second faster or slower I would of crashed.. I'm sure we all have seen that. That's why be happy and enjoy the moments you have,,Because time is fleeting. for me the times I had with my eldest playing football, and dancing in high school were wonderful days, Now we all know .. hen they grow up they want to have their own friends , their own parties , their own life. But isn't that the case when we were kids.. Its the right of passage of life.We all go through phases.when I was younger I couldn't wait to leave the nest and see the world.. Now that I have seen and done that thanks to my 20 + years of navy service.. I want to be around family now. But now the kids of the day want to do the same I did.. karma , faith ,, what comes around goes around..
But for now. I'm rehabbing my son..and hopefully before the season ends.. He can showcase his talents ,,, and prepare for next year.. I'm excited about that. But for now my advice is simple enjoy the times you have with your son or daughter , because they grow up ,,right before our eyes. Do I feel old.. You damn right I do.. But its the cycle of life,, and for now..I want to enjoy the moments and I'm looking forward to whatever life offers me.. because I'm so thankful for each day I'm alive.. and right now. I having the best time of my life because I get to see my kids go off to college and high school very soon,, and hopefully I will see my son Marty.. Showcase his talents and be more careful in practice.. `I want to thank my family and friends that have liked and commented on my face book postings regarding my son.. I'm so proud of him and he has taught me to be more humble and peaceful about his football career and life. Its true , your kids teach you about life , by just being themselves. For all the heart aches and pains they do to our lives.. They also provide the most joy and peace of mind by just being themselves Life is funny on how our kids teach us something about ourselves and life .. Its a humbling moment for me right now.. because I want to brag about my son.. But this quiet time,, has helped me realize .. Football , like life has its ups and downs and for those that know how to handle all phases.. Those are the ones that find peace in life and right now.. I'm finding peace and learning each day to be patient, because my son will recover and he will shine again. but for now I'm learning to adapt to what has happened in his great season.. Be thankful for the moments and be patient because no matter what I love my son and I have enjoyed every moment of his football career. Its like the old saying , " Its not how you start , but how you finish.. IN LIFE , like football we have set backs and hardships.. but it builds character and makes you more focused on whats important in life.. Right now its academics and family time,, that is running my life and football ,, is just a phase in our lives that may lead to higher aspirations.. But if not.. I'm happy with the times I have my my kids because those moments are special and golden because I had a chance to see it up close and personal. As for my son .. I wish and Pray his recovers quickly because that's what a responsible parent does.. But I want him to learn from his mistakes and take it easy in practice and save it for the game,, Until Marty's next blog.. take care always!!
THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @2014
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