Bekah had her piano recital this past weekend.  She did a wonderful job.  She really enjoys playing the piano and it is very rare for me to have to remind her to practice.

Sunday was Mother's Day and I had a wonderful day.  I received a new printer/scanner/copier.  As you know from a previous entry, it was much needed and very much appreciated.  Now I can print and copy in color again. 

We had a wonderful time at church.  The teaching was excellent and the fellowship was wonderful.  The church provided the meal Sunday to give us moms a break from cooking. 

End-of-season soccer tournaments started Monday night.  We all lost -- some bigger losses than others.  Bekah's team lost with a score of 2-1 and Bekah scored the one goal they had.  It was a great game.  Bethany's team lost and I can't remember the score and Sam's team lost terribly.  I think it was 8-0.  Tuesday night was the second round of games.  Bekah's team went into a shoot out.  YIKES Bekah scored in the shoot out and her team ended up winning the game so they go to the Championship game on Saturday morning. 

Bethany's team lost 3-0 so they are out.  I think they do have a game on Thursday night but the outcome of it will make no difference for them for Championship game.  Sam's team lost as well.  I have felt so badly for Sam this soccer season.  He's a great player and is very competitive.  They have lost every single game.  Now losing is no fun but it's really no fun when you love the game, love playing, play your heart out and are super competitive.  (I wonder where he gets that?)   I share all of this to say that I am sooo proud of him.  He has kept the best attitude.  Never once has he stopped playing his hardest.   Never once has he gotten angry, upset or any poor attitude about this season.  He has gone into each game with a positive attitude and played his hardest.  I am sooo sooo soooo proud of him.  As the season began and they lost the first few games I suspected that we were going to have lots of training opportunities to walk through this.  He's never been on a losing team.  God has been so gracious to allow us to see so much fruit in our son.  By no means have we "arrived" but I'm so thankful for the progress that has been made and even more grateful that God would allow a look at this fruit in his life.   It has also been wonderful to see the other children encourage Sam in this season.  Bekah has had her fair shares of losing seasons and she's been able to really relate to what he's going through.  She is competitive but not quite as competitive as Sam.  She's been an amazing sister during this time.  She has come along side him and encouraged him and told him she understands what it's like.  She's encouraged him in every aspect of it and I'm so proud of her.  She's been able to enjoy her winning season but has also been mindful of Sam's losing season.  Again, so grateful for the fruit God is allowing us to see. 

After Sam's game last night, Sam was disappointed.  Mark went over to encourage and comfort him.  It was so sweet.