(English) The Benchwarmer and the Water Boy

Posted by PapiBlogger on 11 de September de 2011 at 12:00 hrs.

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  • Mike LaMonica

    This is the one of the best posts I have read all year. Your son is a champ. I’m happy for you both because in the end both of you will be winners. ~ Mike LaMonica

  • Anónimo

    Thanks for the compliment, Mike. I don’t want my son to read this story for obvious reasons but thanks for your kind words :-)

  • Anónimo

    Update: My son’s football coach recently asked him to toss a few footballs his way in practice and noticed he could throw well. He’s now the 2nd string QB in practice. Maybe nothing comes of it but we’re always hopeful :-)

  • ABUELA YOLANDA

    THAT’S MY JONATHANCITO..HE IS VERY, VERY DETERMINED AND I, BETTER SAID WE SHOULD ALL BE VERY, VERY PROUD OF HIM, HURRAH! HURRAH!! HURRAH!! TO OUR WOULD BE CHAMPION!!

  • Cassandra Lawrence

    This is one of the BEST blog posts I’ve read in a while. Thanks for the reminder that our kids have their own ways of looking at the world.

  • Anónimo

    Update: On the fourth week of the football season Jonathan entered the game for five plays. His team was winning 37-0 when he played 4 of the 5 plays but he was happy.

  • Andi Sims

    Thank you for this reality check! I, too, have an 11-year-old son on a tackle football team where he practices everyday but only watches games from the sidelines. To add insult to injury, he actually started as the center last year — he lost his position after he got hurt in practice and someone “better” took his position. Yet, as mad as I’ve been, he has stayed steadfast in his support of the team. He knows that he is not as aggressive as the other boys and needs to learn the game better. My son realizes this, but I’m still a little miffed. Oh, and by the way…we live in Alabama. Therefore, our coach is a Bear Bryant/Nick Saban wannabe! :) Blessings on you and your family!

  • Anónimo

    Andi, hang in there. Sounds like your boy has the humility and attitude you will spend your entire life cheering for. God bless your family!

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  • Ladynewlife07

    He’s a winner! Coach could learn something from Jonathan.

  • http://www.culturemami.com Marcela

    What a great post! Your son has spirit and that is something to admire. My son is in his 4th year of tackle this year, it took a long time for him to really get the concept of the game (for all the boys really). Most of these boys have been playing together for the last 4 and it’s taken this long for them to become a strong team.
    Again, your son is someone to admire!!!