I know basketball life won't last forever and I try to remind myself to really appreciate and enjoy all that is happening around us.
It's a pretty cool thing to watch your husband play basketball in Berlin with German fans everywhere, pounding their drums, smacking paper fans against their legs, and cheering louder than you've ever heard at a basketball game.
I think I only went to five games last year. I was either extremely pregnant, trying to recover, or sleep-deprived due to the cutest baby. I did not feel confident going to games nor did I enjoy them when I went. My mind would race and worry about how Logan was doing, when we would get home, and a million other things. I liked watching from the comfort of my own home knowing I was completely in control.
This year, I knew Logan was old enough to handle some late games and it was time for me to be brave and support Justin in-person. I've been blessed to have some good friends come with us to the games who have helped calm my nerves and take care of Logan. & you know what, I enjoy his games now!!
Ever since our Utah State days ended, I put a lot of pressure on Justin's games in my mind to do well so we could climb the basketball ladder and end where we wanted to go. I was letting teammates, coaches, and managers choices and actions affect how I was feeling. The joy of watching him play was lost to me and I would come away drained as much was out of our control.
I had a complete paradigm shift and realized what I was missing. Our hard work had gotten us to where we are today & I didn't want to miss the potential enjoyment right in front of me! Our plans have shifted since 2021 & while our first end goal didn't happen, I'm so grateful that we get to do what we're doing right now, in Germany.
