Matthew Runs!

Yesterday was Matthew's first cross country meet!(Can you see him? He's in the middle, third runner.) He was nervous...I was nervous for him. It was so exciting to see the start of the race. A mass of middle schoolers ready to take off. Me and the rest of the family headed to the half way point and didn't see him. Then we stood at the base of the hill near the finish line..waiting....here he comes! Chest heaving, legs burning, breathing hard. I had instant tears in my eyes. My boy is in pain, he's hurting. But I'm shouting, "go Matthew go." He made it. I'm so proud of him.  He felt beat and exhilerated all at the same time. He's ready to do this again next week. I'm gonna try not to get tears in my eyes.