01/06/06 - Pin

The first wrestling match after Christmas - Part II of the season. Tim is starting off well. He pinned this opponent and currently ranked 9th in the state. He was hoping for a higher ranking, but it's o.k. The team had its most difficult duals early on. The rest of the season before Regionals consists of fairly easy duals and harder tournaments - good preparation for the State tournament.

I'm nervous about the tournament tomorrow. My oldest son suffered a season (and career) ending injury his senior year at this tournament. My mind tells me that I should not expect the same thing to happen again, but my heart is just screaming. The primal motherbear need to protect constantly fights with the rational knowledge that I need to let him grow up. Usually the rational side wins, but I know that deep inside, I'm much better at giving my children roots than I am at giving them wings.

Thank goodness they have made their own wings.

Time of Change

I'm really rusty at this sort of thing. I'm hoping this new year will be one of growth. I know it will be one of change. My youngest child will be graduating from high school and leaving for college out of state, and for the first time in over 25 years, my husband and I will be home alone.

Like this soccer play, life's little surprises sometimes just smack you in the face. We've dealt with health issues this past year, the loss of a beloved family member, and major changes in our jobs. The new year, although destined to be a year of adjustment, also seems to be a year of hope and renewal.

School starts again tomorrow for my son, and with it, wrestling practice and the usual end of semester activities. He is currently ranked in the top 10 in the state for his weight class, and is working hard to increase his ranking. We will see what tomorrow brings.