Rough Day....

Had a rough day yesterday, after practicing for 2 weeks on this Austrian Club soccer team that Evan figured he would be on, the coach told Eric and Evan that he "is too short, too young and he has too many kids on his team already so he can't join the team". Unfortunately he also has being American going against him too. They are not very interested in putting in time on Americans in this situation. Also, Evan's age is a huge disadvantage...the cut off here is Dec 31st...which means he has to play with the 'older kids' by 15 days. He was the youngest out there and was the smallest, but not the worst by any means. He is definitely holding his own in skillwork/footwork.

He handled it very well. I was very glad I wasn't there and Eric was as I think I would have told that guy where I thought he should go. (Mama Bear!) Anyway, we will begin researching other options now. I am very proud at the way that Evan is handling this big disappointment and his first "cut" from a team....but I am worried he is not really showing his emotions and burying them a bit. Maybe not?

To make matters worse, his two good buddies at school are on the team. We are encouraging him to spread his wings a bit with friends at school too.

We went out to an Aussie Pub to drown our sorrows in Beer, Almdudler (German Sprite) and Crocodile steak and fries. (Julia and I had burgers!) Oh, and more gelato of course!

Anyway, please keep us in your prayers. This is a big set back for a little boy that has gone through a TON in 4 weeks. Not to mention his parents who are aching for him knowing how sucky it feels to be cut. :(

Love to all...