Since my last post (which has been pushing three weeks. I'm terribly sorry about that) we have played five games with a 4-1 record. We beat the first place team with a great team win at home. It was my first game back after the ankle sprain so I have to say I was a little nervous how I would do. We were without two key guys for that game, but we all stepped up and gave it our all. Our home gym was packed and it was a great atmosphere to play in. However, a couple games after that high moment we lost to a team at the bottom of the league standings. We didn't come to play and got out-hustled all-around. We have the ability to a very good team, but we just need to make sure we come ready to play everyday at practice and at games. Since that low moment we have won another two games. It seems like it has been forever since we have had the whole team due to being plagued with injury. We have done a good job for the most part of staying together and making the most out of the situation.
On another note, Tony went back home and a new point guard, Antoine, from the United States arrived yesterday. My prayers are with Tony for a smooth transition back home and the next chapter in his life. It was a pleasure playing with him and he will be missed. I also hope Antoine with have a smooth transition here. I joined a team halfway through the season last year in Hungary so I know how difficult it can be get caught up to speed. Such is life in the basketball world sometimes.
I also want to share about an amazing experience I had before our last game on Sunday. The game before that, on the previous Wednesday, I had a very frustrating game. I just wasn't happy at all with how I played and unfortunately I showed it in my body language. I hate getting frustrated at myself and being a bad example. It is something I have to continue to work on. I really want to play for God and my emotions got the best of me that day. Even through the bad days I've learned I have to keep pressing on, keep the faith, and simply give my best. However, Sunday's game was a different story. While the other team was getting announced, the lights were off and I looked up and raised my hands and said a prayer saying, "God I want to play for you today. Help me." Immediately I felt this peace come over me and a chill ran down my spine. It was an amazing feeling and something I have never experienced before. I went into the game with such a positive attitude and I played well that game too. I don't know if that will happen every time, but through the ups and downs I have to stay with it and place it into God's hands because He can handle my emotions better than I ever could. I pray I will remember that.
Thanks for all the support and I hope to talk to you soon.
Take care and God bless,
Mike
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