A Message From
The Dragons
Soccer Team Manager
A November 2002 letter to team families
from Sue Graves
Manager of the Dragons soccer team
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Have you ever seen
those posters that say "All I really need to know I learned in
kindergarten"? This year in my "Thanksgiving Memo" I'm doing my own
version. I promised you something special this year for my Annual Dragon
Thanksgiving Memo - I think I've hit it.
All I Really Need to Know I Learned From
All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to
be I learned from Sarah McPharlin and her family. This wisdom was not
found in any classroom, but by watching Sarah and her family return to
"real life" this year. These are the things I learned. If you really want
to, you can get through anything. Life is not always what you expect.
There is power in prayer. There is strength in hope. There is more
generosity in this world than we thought. If one looks hard enough, one
can always find a bright side. Little sisters are amazing little
creatures that show us that life is still full of wonder. Big sisters are
also amazing creatures that show us the power of that bond. Parents are
people too. Even though they may appear unbelievably strong on the
outside, they still need love, a shoulder, a hug. Give all three
regularly - it feels good. Being part of a team is more important than
being a star of a team. A two-goal differential can make the crowd go
wild. We live in a great community. Strength is getting up and going to
school everyday after missing a whole year. Strength is pushing yourself
to be your best and can come from a place you didn't even know you had.
Life is precious. Knowing your friends love you just because you're you.
Real love is unconditional. Love can make a difference. Humor can help
lighten a load. A smile can light up a room. Being a Dragon is like being
a family.
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