Win or Lose...Having Fun!

As a parent, I think one of the most enjoyable things is watching your kid do what they love!  This is what soccer season is for us with Lindsey!  For her second season in high school, Lindsey was on the varsity team, played right midfield and was a starter for every game.  Now last year was a high as they won almost every game.  This year...well...a good character building year!  After a tough season, the team came in second in the Shanghai International School Athletic Conference (SISAC) after overtime and losing in a shoot out (such a cliff hanger).  The final tournament, APAC - Asia Pacific Activities Conference, was in Kobe, Japan at the Canadian Academy.  The teams were from Japan, Beijing, Manilla-Philippines, Shanghai and Guangzhou.  With help from Monique & family (Joseph's last foster family before us, his forever family!), we managed at home to do work, school and let Andy go to Kobe for the 5 days!  A great break for him and time to spend with other soccer parents - eating Kobe beef, sushi, Indian and of course being there to cheer on the team!  APAC was another character building event - however the girls had such a great team spirit and so much fun together that they were able to rise above losing several games and ultimately won the best sportsmanship award!  Once again, win or lose, a great experience, making friends, having fun and playing soccer!

Lindsey & her kindergarten buddy from Japan Canada Academy