Your Eagles continued a three-year tradition by decorating holiday cookies with the children at Franciscan Hospital on Friday. This has become one of the most memorable days of the year for the team AND for the children. It is a
reminder for all of us about what truly matters in life, and certainly is a day that puts wins and losses, tough conditioning runs, hard lifts, difficult exams etc. into perspective. There is nothing more powerful than seeing the faces of these children light up when we arrive and spend a couple hours of our day giving back. There is no question all of our faces light up as well - these children truly have an amazing impact on us all!
The visit to Franciscan ended with a surprise visit from two gold medal winning women's soccer players who now play for the Boston Breakers. The children of Franciscan, along with your Eagles, were very excited to meet these stars (Angela Hucles and Heather Mitts) and touch an Olympic Gold Medal!
The Day of Festivities ended with our annual team holiday party at Bowen's house. With good food supplied from Blue Ribbon Barbecue, along with some great desserts, the team was
well fed and enjoyed another evening together. With the Christmas tree decorated and the Menorah lit, everyone was in the holiday spirit. We also enjoyed the company of Judith, as she always brings a smile to our faces! And, we had the pleasure of
two little elves celebrating with us: Addison & Bailey Kent, Jen's two youngest daughters. Cannon kept them company as well...giving hugs and being entertained by her "big sisters."
After our dinner, we all spoke of the things we were most grateful for during the past year, and there is no doubt everyone is very grateful for a wonderfully tight-knit team who believes in one another, cares about one another, and is led by a great group of seniors. The evening ended with an exchange of small & fun gifts from one "Secret Snowflake" to another - laughter and happiness filled the room!
The 2009 team is clearly a special one, and we are all looking forward to the season the lies ahead! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL and BEST WISHES FOR A GREAT NEW YEAR!
(see all pictures from the day under our picture section!)
