Road trip!!!! We got the package and it is a full academic scholarship and we met with the lacrosse coach this week.
We always talk about how we want our kids to grow and go out in the world and do great things, I just never thought my sweet baby would go 13 hours away to start.
We met the coach on Friday for a tour and to see if this was going to be a good fit for Sprat. The school is small but it is only a short distance from Fenway Park. I like the coach and his philosophy on things. This coach is very smart. He took us on a tour of the school then showed us how easy it is to get into the city from school. We took the subway into the city, three short stops, to the Bleacher Bar in the outfield of Fenway Park. We ate lunch and talked at length about how the coach saw Sprat impacting his program. After lunch we took the subway by some of the local college hangouts for this college as well as Boston College. The dorm rooms are pretty big for a dorm room and this college has a culinary school, so many times the culinary students are cooking in the school cafeteria. No cars on campus, the blackberry stays at home. All of his Lax gear is provided except for his stick and cleats. Since this is their inaugural Lax program these boys get to help design their uniforms.
Sprat ' s only concern was the fact that we are 13+ hours away. On a positive note they do live stream the games, so I will not miss them. The coach also pointed out Sprat would have 19 new brothers, some coming much farther away than Sprat.
I have been praying about all of this and praying that God's hand will be in this decision that he makes. It is a very exciting time to see your kid be excited about his future.
We always talk about how we want our kids to grow and go out in the world and do great things, I just never thought my sweet baby would go 13 hours away to start.
We met the coach on Friday for a tour and to see if this was going to be a good fit for Sprat. The school is small but it is only a short distance from Fenway Park. I like the coach and his philosophy on things. This coach is very smart. He took us on a tour of the school then showed us how easy it is to get into the city from school. We took the subway into the city, three short stops, to the Bleacher Bar in the outfield of Fenway Park. We ate lunch and talked at length about how the coach saw Sprat impacting his program. After lunch we took the subway by some of the local college hangouts for this college as well as Boston College. The dorm rooms are pretty big for a dorm room and this college has a culinary school, so many times the culinary students are cooking in the school cafeteria. No cars on campus, the blackberry stays at home. All of his Lax gear is provided except for his stick and cleats. Since this is their inaugural Lax program these boys get to help design their uniforms.
Sprat ' s only concern was the fact that we are 13+ hours away. On a positive note they do live stream the games, so I will not miss them. The coach also pointed out Sprat would have 19 new brothers, some coming much farther away than Sprat.
I have been praying about all of this and praying that God's hand will be in this decision that he makes. It is a very exciting time to see your kid be excited about his future.
I am not sure I am ready for all of this. A whole lot of changes working in our family right now.
Lax practice fields
Campus
2 comments:
How exciting!!!! Boston is a big city with a small town feel. He will be able to navigate the trains in no time! I'm a little jealous that he gets to live there for four years...although he will have to adjust to the cold and snow. What a great adventure for him! And many prayers for you, mama!
Beth, he is so excited. The lacrosse team has to do fundraising for their spring break tournaments, they will be working at the Patriots games selling programs and concessions. How cool is that? Mama is very worried but very excited for this opportunity. Prayers are most appreciated for us all. Thank you!!
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