Y'all. I can't even begin to describe the emotions of the last few days. When I wrote 5 Things Not to Say to a Coach's Wife I never imagined the outpouring of affirmation, support & understanding that I received. Legitimate goosebumps. I have heard from Coach's Wives from all over the nation sharing their funny anecdotes, testimonies and resounding messages that this life we lead is so worth it! Tonight at Coach Husband walked through the door around 8:20 I was reading a comment from a wife in Tennessee that has been leading this life for 28 YEARS. All I could think of was how encouraging it was that this is possible to thrive in.
I think it is so easy to feel lonely in this #coachswifelife. As we eat dinner alone, mamas tuck their kids into bed before dad makes it in, attend social events sans partner, communicate mostly via text message during the season and wake up when they get back from late night away games it is so easy to fall into the temptation of a pity party. In fact I threw a big pity party for myself Week 2 of last year's season. {In my defense there was a mouse in my house, a dishwasher that was broken and a brand new kindergarten class}. Today as I left faculty meeting and headed to Karen's house to roll around in the grass with her two boys while we discussed how we would minister to our players this week it really struck me; I have a community of women who live my exact same life, understand the trials, tribulations and victories and continually dive in head first.
In the end what I am trying to say my fellow Coach's Wives is this
Thank you...for living this life with transparency and vulnerability.
Thank you... for supporting, affirming and encouraging each other.
Thank you... for sharing your stories, testimonies and anecdotes.
Thank you... for paving the way for rookie wives like myself.
Thank you... for being a community that gets it.
Thank you... for walking through each "season" of life alongside your coach.
Till Next Time Y'all
