Last week I have made one of the hardest decisions of my life. It is official and I will not be returning to coaching next year. I absolutely LOVE coaching. I have loved learning about volleyball and I have especially loved coaching basketball. I love watching my players fall in love with the game like I did at their age. I never thought I would say this but I love middle school aged kids! They are so influential and being able to coach this age has been a blessing. The kinds of relationships you have with your players is something I have cherished and will be the thing I miss the most. However, the long hours and stress of it all has taken a toll on my body. I think I have done pretty well this year but I feel as though I am making the best decision for myself and my family. It is not fair to my own kids for me to come home each evening and not have enough left in me to give them what they need. After the long days of school and practice I am physically spent. Being a mom is my number one priority and I want to be able to do that every day.
I am not sure what is in my future for next year. I do have some anxiety about the unknowns in our lives right now. I know I want to continue to teach and work with kids. As exhausting as that can be some days I know this is my calling, I am praying that God will continue to calm my heart and guide me in the right direction.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
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