Volleyball Tournament

"Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her." - Mia Hamm


     So Yesterday was my second volleyball tournament with a new team.  It went pretty well.  We one two and lost two.... but it was a major improvement from the last tournament.  The thing that really stood out to me was that... when we were excited and happy... even after our mistakes, we won.  While we were getting ready for our next game, Zozzy and I were told that one of us would be taken to play for the 17 year old team.  Their setter was throwing up, and they were about to have to forfeit.  Zozzy and I were the only other setters and Zozz ended up going.  This really upset me... right before our next game.  I mean my best friend had just left.  I have been playing this sport for two years, and Zozz and I have always... ALWAYS played together.  If you don't play volleyball... you might not understand how much of a big deal her leaving is.  We have certain places we have to be during certain situations on the court... especially as setters.  We both help each other out.  In just minutes I had become the only setter, the new first server, and the new team captain... on top of learning a new rotation.  Talk about pressure.  I went into that game upset.  They handed me the ball to serve and all I wanted to do was cry.  It was then that I prayed, " God,  I can't do this without you."
     That game went GREAT.  I served the best serves I have ever done in my two years of playing.  My sets were good, and the rotation went smoothly.  We even WON!  I know that it wasn't because of me.  I was a mess.  God just gave me the strength I needed to play that game.    .. and for that I am thankful.  We can't do anything without Him.  Without Him... we are worth NOTHING.


Here are some pictures I took at the tournament:


On the way... at 5am.

Waiting to play:

Before we start:

Reffing with George and Mal :)

Mal and Ken :)

On the way home: