xc assembly

Another little bright spot in the week was the Goshen XC assembly....

I didn't realize how much I missed this.....these kids....this team...until I walked into the gym this morning.

The kids were all together for the first time since our banquet in November. As I walked in and up the steps they called out to me..jumped up for hugs, high fives, long embraces and shy "I missed you" smiles. Oh my heart was so touched....I love each and every one of them so much!

Jeremy spoke to them about XC and motivation...and I was so proud of him.

The kids and the team were recognized for their amazing season....

My boys got to step forward for being on the top 7 of the State team......

It was just a little step forward.....and his face never changed....but it meant the world to Riggs to be recognized in front of his classmates. He was so excited about this assembly! He loves this team and this sport so much!

Back home

Cross Country brought me back home this morning....back home to Trimble County. The meet was at the park where I have so many memories that seem like a lifetime ago.  But life is different now...a life that revolves around so much more and so many more...and we were all back in Trimble County for Riggs.  Mom came...Nana Came...Dad and Padget came...Grandpa and Bumpa came....and we were there to cheer on our Goshen Gator! 


Riggs was extra excited for this meet. I think he just loves the meets so much and he knows there are only a few left this season...he is really going to miss it...we are all really going to miss it...and I hope and pray this boost in his confidence will be enough to carry him thru until  the next season starts.  Please let it me.....


He finished fourth on the team...fourth overall...and had his best time of 12:16 in a 3K race. Both the Goshen boys and girls took first place overall. Thank you Trimble County for being so kind to the Goshen Gators!

 

So I hugged Jeff Vincent goodbye and thanked him for such a great meet....told my Aunt Nancy I loved her....and we headed back through Bedford to go home for the rest of our busy day. And as we drove through town I looked back with the intent of looking at the courthouse...the library...my hometown that holds a very special place in my heart.... but I never saw past the little boy sitting in the back seat...holding tightly to the medal that hung around his neck.