Pistons Basketball!

The kids and I went to a Pistons basketball game tonight- their first game ever!!! I won't lie; I was slightly terrified of taking three kids to a basketball game. I had visions of losing one of them or getting lost finding our car in the parking lot. However, I knew they'd love it and I didn't want my own fears stopping us from doing things. Life is too short.  Even with my initial misgivings, it ended up being SOO fun! It probably helped that we were totally spoiled! We were given them by a super generous family. The tickets were incredible! They included dinner at the Lexus club. The kids loved the fruit, free refills on juice, pizza, and buns. They even let us take a drink to the game and we got a bag of popcorn thrown in too!  But the big surprise came when our tickets were third row from the floor, right behind the broadcasters and benches. We were sooo close! And then at half time we got dessert too- delicious pie!  I was initially expecting the kids to get bored, but instead they were into it the whole time, and even wanted to stay until the very end. We were one of the last ones there. Unfortunately the Pistons lost, but we all still had a great night. And the cherry on top was it included reserved parking that was in the first row so I totally didn't get lost!  The kids very first and last comment of the night, "Daddy would have really loved to go to the game with us too. Although he probably would have liked football or golf even better. Do you think they play sports in heaven too?"

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18