New Experiences, New Challenges
Watching Ezrah try something NEW has been both fascinating and gut- wrenching. I've been full of pride and gutted in disappointment all in the same day. You see, Ezrah hasn't found her tribe yet on her new volleyball team. She is clearly the "newest" and the least experienced. (She only decided to try-out after a 3 day camp she attended in August, and fell in love with the sport. She was HONORED to make a team at the local high school.) She's hungry to learn. But, I believe that because of her ability, she hasn't quite been accepted. I've seen her be isolated in the group. She has been totally alone as the other girls form groups, lead cheers, and chat amongst themselves. I've seen girls make faces if they get partnered with her. I've witnessed her come out last and by herself from the locker room. She sits ALONE on the bus because, "there isn't room for her." She's always put at the end of the team bench. We have PRAYED for ju