It rained today. And the temp dropped 10+ degrees. It was GLORIOUS! My windows are open. The air is cool and I'm barely restraining myself from pulling on a sweater even though it's not quite sweater weather.
I love fall. I love summer too, but fall...It's so comfy and cozy and cool and wonderful.
And every fall for the past 8 years, it's included football. Our lives from August through November have revolved around football. This year there is football, but we will only be spectators to Elijah's games. No coaching responsibilities, no afternoons at the field, no running around the athletic center waiting for dad to get done, no Saturdays spent entirely invested in a team and a staff.
I miss it. Some of the time. I miss the excitement of gearing up for a game. I miss knowing the players and cheering them on. I miss being a part of a team.
I do not miss the long hours. I do not miss navigating weeks on end without a partner.
We're having a few of the players over for dinner tonight. I'm SO glad we can still do that! These guys mean alot to Chad and I'm glad he's keeping that connection. We'll go to a few games, I'm sure. We'll keep tabs on some of the guys.
It's not the same, but it will do.
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