Monday, March 30, 2009


Kicked Off the Team

Due to repeated sportsmanship issues with everyone from teammates to coaches to refs, Owen was kicked off his travel soccer team this weekend. For all of us who love Owen, our heart breaks for him as he and we struggle with his challenges in this area of his life. Owen is a gifted athlete and we know that he can learn to use his God-given talents in a way that will make him, us, and, most importantly, his Heavenly Father happy again someday soon. There's been a lot said and done about change and repentance in our home today, and what we need now is just your love and support. Lots of it. Some of the lessons we learn in life are oh, so hard, on little hearts. Man, these bad news blog posts are tough...
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6 comments:

  1. HeavenlyHomeMarch 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Now is when being the nearest family member only 55 minutes down the street is still way way way too far away...

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  2. RaeMarch 30, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Super sad for you Ojo. Know that I love you big, and know that you can come back better than ever! Keep your head up Big Guy.

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  3. LynneMarch 30, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Hey, guy! Your Mom's right; life gets really tough sometimes; but, you know, that's why we get our bodies so we can learn. You can do it, too; you're really strong and smart!! We love you soooooooooo much and wish we could give you great big hugs, right now! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

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  4. Cothran FamilyMarch 30, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Oh so sorry big guy! That is a really hard one. I bet you can practice your skills in the mean time and be an even better team player when you play again. We know you can do it! We are thinkin about you and love you.

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  5. kimMarch 31, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Oh Ojo. Hard one to take in and hard one to learn. We are sad for you and your team who will miss out on an amazing soccer player. Be happy that you have so many brothers to practice and play with. I'm sure that will help you with learning some patience and teamwork too right? Come see Auntie Kim. We've got some soccer players here too! (hint hint Amber!)
    Love you Owen. Live and learn baby. That's all. Live and learn.

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  6. PriscillaApril 2, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Oh, Owen. Keep working at it, buddy. We know you can make the changes that will make the difference- you've done it before, do it again!! Love you lots!

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