Grandson Days

One of the reasons we like the Raleigh area is we get to see our grandsons participate in sports and school activities.  The last three days have been special.

Jack’s soccer team made it to the State finals for the Club Soccer Tournament.  They were scheduled to play in the finals on Sunday against a team that had previously beaten them 4-0.  The winner not only would win the State Championship, but would earn the right to play in the National Tournament in Houston.

We drove to Greensboro for the game.  At the half, the score was 0-0.  Jack had an outstanding shot on goal, but the opponent’s goalie had an equally outstanding save.  After only a minute into the second half, the other team scored.  Both teams had a couple more chances to score, but the game ended 1-0.  We lost.

Jack was okay.  “We did better than the last time we played them.  Plus, I’m too busy to go to Houston,” he said.

Jack got a call at 9:00 Sunday night to inform him that he had been picked for the Select Team, a team made up of the best Club players in the Raleigh area.  We understand the Club will pick up all his soccer expenses next year including travel expenses.  Wow!!

While Ben is an equally good soccer player, last night was his night to excel in music.  His string ensemble performed in a concert and Ben was one of the first violinists.  The music was beautiful.  We were so proud of him.  And he arranged the music for one of the pieces and the music director asked him to stand for an ovation.

It was a good couple of days for our grandchildren and for their grandparents.

Seasoned Man

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