Dont know what you got till its gone

Been a new week, seems like every week brings something different. We had two days off at the beginning of the week. The secondary students had half-term, a short holiday to let their minds rest. But i had spoken to the teachers and the administration and set up futbol training after school. One of Mama Phoebe's daughters was going to have an ex-german futbol player come in and train the boys. Alot of the boys have dreams of getting scouted and moving away, to play futbol on a more serious level. I dont doubt their dreams, some of them are really really good. Practice begins at 4:30 and goes for about an hour and a half. Right now their doing alot of running, stretching, getting their endurance and fitness up. Im surprised that about 35 boys have come out. But its alot of fun, ive gotten to know them on a more personal level. And now rather than looking at them as students, they are beginning to become my friends. This is a feeling im both loving and becoming afraid of. I fear the day that i leave. honestly, what are the chances that i will ever know what happens to these boys. Im starting to become attached. But watching the dedication to the team and sport is really motivating. I want to reward them, so im looking into getting them jerseys. Papa Asiyo was telling us about how badly the corn crops havce been doing this year and how some of the students go days without eating. Thier pride keeps them with their head held high, while their stomach grumbles with hunger. Futbol is keeping them going, and i am truly blessed to be able to contirbute to thier happiness.

Maggie and I were talking about our parents and the way they interact with eachother. I never realized how much they love eachother. I never even realized what i have at home. Ive missed my grandma arrival, and family from dubai just landed two days ago. Not to mention ruban' s birthday. But its like realizing the type of bond thatmy parents have with one another is inspiring not just as a part of a relationship, but more so as a man. Ive definetely been able to get in touch with myself. Ive also finished reading my 6th book so far. The oppurtunities to do things i never had back home ae being presented, and im taking it.