Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Inspiration.
:')
I am honestly super touched and honoured that Mesha remembered me and what more dedicated the champion title to both Eulene and me.
I never knew one could have such influence on a person, that she thought of us in every game and wanted to make us proud.
I feel like a parent who is super proud of her child's amazing performance.
Having said that, I definitely know the feeling of wanting to make my own parents proud of me, so that they wouldn't feel as though they've been disappointed or wasted their time and effort on me.
I can understand what it means to be a parent in some way now.
Even if Mesha and the team hadn't won, I would've been extremely proud of her nonetheless.
Proud of her beautiful character, her leadership, her humility (something I've always admired in her) and her effort and fighting spirit in all that she does.
Reflecting upon it, I realise how the results of the game or the specific activity doesn't matter that much afterall. What I'm really glad and proud of is the fact that she didn't give up, and that she didn't claim all the glory for herself, but rather thanked her teammates, her coaches and her ex-captains (even when we didn't do that much this year).
It may seem very selfish and individualistic, but I believe that as a parent, I would be very touched and glad if my child displayed due gratitude and thanked the respective parties involved for the encouragement and support given in his/her undertakings.
If my child had given her very best, her blood, sweat and tears on court, I would definitely be proud of her. If she had won, I would rejoice with her, and cry tears of joy. If she had lost, I would cry and mourn with her as it is natural for someone who worked hard and wanted it bad enough.
But knowing she had given her 110%, I wouldn't be disappointed with her at all. Rather, if after losing she kept her head high and remained strong for the team amidst the tears, I couldn't be less proud of her. :)
In this case, her effort was greatly reflected in the results. I know that God was in control and she herself realised that the win wasn't all her own work, but ultimately it was God's.
Congratulations once again, my dear Mesha and BJ BAHAYA girls' team class of 2014!
Know that I am very, very proud of you and even though Mesha didn't need to prove anything, she showed me and everyone in KFSPP 2014 that she was capable of leading the team, and she earned the title of Captain.
You may say that I'm your inspiration, but you truly are mine too.
A team sport is won by the team, not a single individual; but the Captain should be the core, the glue that binds the team and holds it together even tighter in the toughest of times.
You have done well, Mesha. Bringing back the Gold to BJ's name couldn't have been done in a more triumphant manner.
I love you! :)
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And just yesterday, my dear Eulene wrote a loving and sweet blogpost remembering her struggle and support during KFSPP 2012.
I don't specifically remember the details, but I remember the outcome of the match and your reactions. I remember how I myself felt back in 2011, when I led the BJ BAHAYA girls and we lost badly to CGL.
You were there for me when I didn't have anyone to cry on.
You were there when I felt like I had failed the team, the coaches and our supporters.
You were there when I needed help getting back up on my feet.
If I had to be strong for the whole team, though we were both devastated by the results and barely able to face reality, you were strong for me.
I didn't console and support you in 2012 only as a favour to repay your kindness to me, but I did it because I know how you felt as a captain and more importantly, because I cared for you.
You were always one of my closest friends, and I knew that floorball wasn't one of your big passions.
I knew how tough it was to lead the team, and how you didn't want to have the burden placed on your shoulders in the first place.
But you were strong and you stepped up to the role. And I was proud of you for being an inspiration to your girls.
As someone who had been in a similar situation before, if I could, I would guide and stand by each new captain every step of the way.
It's a big responsibility and many times, when captains appear to be tough in facing challenges, they're human too. We need someone to be strong when we can't be strong.
So thank you, Eulene. Not only for supporting me in 2011, but also for being my friend and shoulder to lean on when I couldn't support the weight of my responsibilities in many other areas.
I love you too. :)
GOD is in control, 3:30 PM.
