The weekends are always busy at our home. This past weekend was no exception. On Saturday, my grandson had a 6 p.m. basketball game, and my granddaughter had a 9:30 p.m. indoor soccer game.
We drove about 30 miles from St. Charles County up north to our grandson's 7th grade basketball game in Lincoln County.
Back to the game. At the end of the first quarter, All Saints led 18-0. By the end of second quarter, they were ahead 26-0.
When the other team scored their first basket during the third quarter, parents and fans from both teams cheered and continued to cheer whenever they scored. Even though the boys on the other team must've known they couldn't overcome such a huge lead, true to their school's name (Sacred Heart) they had heart. Their boys did not give up. Neither did ours. They were gracious winners, in spite of the lopsided 46-8 win.
What watching my grandchildren's games taught me about writing is: never give up and work hard until the last word is written on the page--oh, and keep revising until I get it right. Even when I get a rejection, it doesn't mean to stop writing. And when something isn't working, I need to try something different. Whether you passion is sports or writing, never give up.
Guess I better get busy and get back to writing; Cari has another soccer game later this evening that I don't want to miss.
Do you scream through a megaphone when the kids are playing? I thought I saw one in your car the other day and wondered what it was for, now I know.:)
ReplyDeleteHi Lou,
ReplyDeleteBusted. ;-(
Actually the megaphone is to keep some of the rowdy ones, especially the "boys" in line during Tuesday critique group.
If the snow lets up I'll see you there tomorrow.
Donna
Super attitude, DonnA. Thanks for sharing, for keeping the rest of us pumped up with your wisdom!
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia,
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so sweet.
Have you gotten any snow in your part of the state today? It's coming down hard right now. Looks pretty, but I don't want to be out driving in it.
Bet the grandkiddos will have a snow day tomorrow.
Donna
Ah...the boys of winter. I love to watch a school basketball game when I know the kids who are playing. I see a different side of them than I do in the classroom. And I don't mean the knobby knees and sharp elbows. It's nice to see some excel on the court, even though book-learnin' is not their strong point.
ReplyDeleteWe were out of school today, and have already been called off for Tuesday. :)
Good analogy! I used to watch my daughter's swim meets and sons' hockey games and get all sorts of ideas. I also learned a lot about myself - and how loud I could cheer. :)
ReplyDeleteDonna with a megaphone? I would pay big money to see that...
ReplyDeleteI loved watching my kids' games, and am sorry those days are gone. Soon, my grand will be big enough "and the seasons, they go 'round and 'round..." (Joni Mitchell) and I'll be able to watch Riley.
Hi Val,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to watch them excel and have fun!
Hi Karen,
Some times I embarrass myself cheering.
Hi Sioux,
Aw. Come on now. I'm not all that shy.
Riley will be out there playing sports before you know it.
Donna
I get a lot out of watching my kids' game. It's an uplifting experience.
ReplyDeleteHi Walt,
ReplyDeleteYou are right; it is an uplifting experience--win, lose, or tie.
Donna
You hit it right on! I am always saying we should never give up, though lately the thought has entered my mind a few times.
ReplyDeleteI like the bit about if something is working, try something new. It's so easy to get stuck in a rut!
ReplyDeleteHmm, maybe I need to get a megaphone...for me to use on myself! Both to cheer myself on and to shout myself into doing something. :)
Okay. that was supposed to be if something ISN'T working. Sigh. It's going to be one of those days, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHi Janet,
ReplyDeleteKeep on keeping on, even when things aren't looking great!
Hi Madeline,
You are so right. I try not to get stuck in those ruts.
Donna
Donna, this is such a good analogy for writing. Some days I have the spunk of the winning team, but other days I slink around, especially when half the time, editors don't even send a rejection slip anymore.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteI agree; it is frustrating when editors don't respond at all.
Donna
Great advice and I try hard never to give up even though I feel like it more times than I want to admit!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
DeleteI feel the same way at times myself.
Donna
What fun! Attending youth sporting events is so much more meaningful than any professional game could ever be.
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
Hi Pat,
DeleteHow true! The enthusiasm and passion are palpable.
Donna