heartbreak

i was really thinking the other day about my soccer life and how many years i have been playing soccer, the opportunitys i have had, and, in all in all, how i am so blessed to have the expences and ability to play this amazing sport that i love, and want to possibly take it to the next level someday, maybe professional - maybe the toronto fc.
my mind went to the kids in other countries, particularly africa where the streets are filled with children playing soccer in the hot weather, but not caring. that is their way of fun, even though they aren't even using a 'real soccer ball'. my heart goes out to these kids. if only they had the opportunity to play soccer like i do. if only they had the money to go into a leauge, or on a team with a coach to teach them more to futher their skills. these kids have a lot of skill, and potential. they inspire me. they know how to have fun, even when things aren't going the right way. look around them - their environment is obviously not the best and they have pretty much nothing. but they still get a together and play a wonderful sport. it sure changes my perspective and makes me even more grateful for the life i have, for the opportunity to play travel soccer. these kids would die for an opportunites i get every summer. just once i would actually like to see what it is like to play with them. to see their skill and how happy these kids are. i want to hang out with them for a few hours. i want to play a soccer game with them and bring them a soccer ball and see the joy on their face. someday!

~amy