Lightening Online

While my playing year was certainly full of ups and downs this year, my first attempt at Coaching was an AMAZING experience.

I’ve had SO much encouragement and SO many positive comments, which means SO much to someone who seriously lacks confidence in themselves.

Of course, when I said I’d take on the coaching job, it didn’t even occur to me that I’d have to make a wind-up speech.  Eeek!

Responses varied from how comfortable I look up the front speaking to speaking too long.  Oops.  I think I was worried I’d miss something out.  Anyway, the job got done, that’s the main thing. 

I completely forgot about the whole “coaches gift” thing and nearly walked off on the poor girls that were standing there waiting to give me my gift.  Doh!

I can’t believe how blessed I was by the parents of the girls.  I was given some beautiful things which I will treasure for years to come.

Like this beautiful warm rug that warms not only my body, but my heart as well, every time I look at it:

And a personalised bag:

They also made me this beautiful album:

There’s a page for each of my girls where they’ve written me a beautiful note and then some pictures and embellishments have been added:

Such a beautiful memory of my year with them!

I couldn’t have asked for a nicer end to my season with the girls.

I hope I get an opportunity to coach at some point in the future.