The first game was today and the weather could not have been more lovely.  I convinced Marie to let me braid her hair early and as soon as Spanish class finished up we hopped into the van to get to the game vs. Saint Paul on our own field.

If you’ve read other posts about Scarlet Knights, then you might remember how highly John and I regard Marie’s Coach, Mr. Marshall.  He is SUCH a good and godly influence and mentor.  I am regularly astonished at how gently noble he is. 

Nan met us there, and later Stewart and Nigel headed over to watch the second half.  Marie got to play quite a bit and the won the game.

Throughout the game we wondered what the band was she was wearing.  It turned out that in addition to the two regular team captains, they are going to have two honorary captains each game to bolster both defense and offense plays on the field.  Marie was given the honorary defensive captain job this week.

The little girls were whiney and hot.  Or hot and whiney.  You decide.  I decided that I would not bring them to another game.  Just sayin’.

I Timothy 4:8 –

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.