He kissed the boys goodnight last night because he won’t see them again until who knows when. He will kiss me goodbye at 4:30 in the morning and leave for the start of the season. We have prayed for this moment since March 12th and it is finally here.
The start of the 2020 football season begins today and although it is the start of the most wonderful time of the year, it is also the start of many other things…
It is the start of putting them to bed most nights and praying for dad to be home soon.
It is the start of hidden notes and packed snacks so that he can have a smile on his face and some kind of meal in the middle of his busy day.
It is the start of early morning workouts, topped off by late night film sessions.
It is the start of an unknown football season that you started preparing for before the stadium lights were even turned on.
It is the start of binge watching Bravo and all the trash TV shows that we never get to watch.
It is the start of HUDL on every screen in the house so he can “see how they look.”
It is the start of gameday butterflies and sleepless nights because they are dreaming of success.
It is the start of gatorade baths after a win and tears after a loss.
It is the start of giving your all when there isn’t much left to give.
But most importantly, it is the start of building boys into men. It is the start of motivation, encouragement, and discipline. It is the start of building a community and a program. It is the start of trusting the process and loving the game. It is the start of a season that means so much to so many.
The 2020 football season officially began today. Here’s to football season.
