Oakwood FH Seniors and Me
Sometimes when people find out that we chose to move back to Dayton, they appear to be a bit baffled. They ask why we would move to the midwest after living in Washington, DC with all its culture and restaurants and national monuments. Really? You chose to come back here?
Katie and some of her FH friends
There are many reasons we could give them for moving back. I think, however, that last night was one of the biggest draws for us. The sense of community that is harder to find in a big city. The feeling of neighbors really caring for neighbors. That was certainly put on display last night.
Most of the time our field hockey team has to play on a field that has no lights, not a lot of parking and is kind of hard to find. People show up for the games and cheer them on, but I’ll just go on record as saying I don’t think the girls get all the respect they deserve. They are good. Really good. They win a lot. We are hoping they will go all the way to state this year and they have a good chance.
The senior girl's mommas.
Last night we had the chance to play under the lights on the football field and our girls put on a good showing. Both the varsity and the JV won their games and did us proud. We had a tremendous turnout. I think there were somewhere between 400-500 people. It was amazing.
And when I took the field at halftime, all of those people were staring at me. And then they listened to my story. And then they clapped for me and I felt like I was getting a big hug from each of them. It was awesome.
Can you see my legs shaking?
Know what else was awesome? The fact that we raised over $4000 dollars for the National Lung Cancer Partnership. That means that more research will be done, more education will be done and the awareness of this disease which ANYONE can get will be raised.
Anyone recognize the number 19?
I am so thankful to all those who helped put this together. I know it was more work than anyone will admit.
My friend Leigh. I'd say more, but she'd kill me.
And that, my friends, is why we live where we live.
AGREED! When we travel, I often get asked, what ties me to Ohio. Why not move out to the great, sporty land of Colorado, etc. The answer is simple. Because all the people that make my life worth living, can’t all possibly get a job transfer at once.
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on a successful fundraiser too!
You are just stunning. Inside and out! Wish I could have been there!!
Congratulations, sounds like a great night!! I recognized the little cutie wearing #19, love her! By the way, I love your hair.
So happy for you!!!! Glad the rain held off and the evening was successful!
You’re the best. I’m a better person since I met you! Thanks!
Amazing! Such a wonderful community of friends and neighbors. We could “feel” it when we visited you guys. Love you friend…and I love your hair
Hugs from Maryland