WIth my parents being in the Dominican I was asked to attend Daylans' year end football banquet. I will be honest and say that it wasn't the most enjoyable evening. I sat by myself at a table of strangers. I did win a couple of silent auction items and I did take part in the live auction but the item I was bidding on went above the price I was willing to spend. There was an East Indian family at my table and the mother was in a bidding war for two football players that were being auctioned off for a days work. She ended up winning at a price of $610. It was really funny but all the money raised goes right back into the team so she was supporting her son in high school who is on the team. The evening was totally worth it to see Daylan receive his senior football ring and to recieve the Most Valuable Player award. The head coach said the following lovely things about Daylan which made me beam with pride:
1) A coach wishes he would have 20 more players like him on the field!
2) He is someone you would be proud to call your own son!!!!!!!
3) He is easy to coach. He listens and learns without much effort.
It was a very PROUD moment. As a former athlete I know what it is like to recieve recognition. To know that someone sees your passion for a sport as much as you feel that passion. And if I know anything about Daylan....he is VERY passionate about football. I hope that if he doesn't play the sport again that stays involved by coaching.
I also have pictures from the night but I will have to upload later as I am still on the laptop. Some of the pictures didn't turn out great because the lighting was terrible BUT I did manage to get a couple of good shots so I hope the good ones outweigh the bad.
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