When I talked with Jude and JP, they told me that Joe's team lost a heartbreaker, yesterday, in the flag football finals, 12 - 7. They squeaked out a win, though, in the futsol championship game, 2 - 1. They were so close to winning three championships, given that they lost in the soccer finals by 2 - 1. Still, a title is a title, and I am glad they grabbed one in futsol.
Yesterday, on the second to last day of camp, Joe received the Honor Camper Award for his team (Alabama), given by his counselor and assistants to the team member who contributed the most in the areas of athletics, leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship. It's an important award and, of course, I am very, very proud of Joe.
What a three weeks he has had Sports Camp at Woodberry Forest. I think - and I hope - that it was a transformation time for him in the all of the best ways. I hope he learned independence, and self-confidence, self-assuredness. I hope he developed a better sense of himself and who he is, away from his brother, and Jude and me. I hope he developed a stronger belief in himself, his abilities, and who he is as a person, friend, and leader.
Joe is a winner. Always has been. In sports and in life. He is so much fun to be around. So funny. Great attitude. So smart. Kindhearted and caring. Fun loving. Curious. Happy. Just a great hang, every single time.
I can't wait to see Joe tomorrow night and hear all about his three weeks away at Sports Camp. I've missed him.
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