Football Fever!
Tristan (number 9) played defender on his team.
Emma running soccer drills at camp
Receiving their "Ambassadors in Sport" certificatesIt is said that if the world had an official sport it would be soccer, or "football" as most people know it. Here in Kenya, English Premier League Football is a national obsession. You can see fan merchandise for Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsey and Liverpool everywhere from the windows of Matatus to the t-shirts of kids even in the most remote villages. It seems that practically every child imagines they were their favorite "footballer".
And so, it has been a part of our "Kenyan education" to embrace football fever (though we haven't picked a team to cheer for yet). This last week, Tristan and Emma participated in an "Ambassadors in Sport" Soccer Camp held at their school. This is a wonderful ministry that connects spiritual teaching with sport. The instructors were all national Christians and great athletes. Tristan and Emma left with a new love for soccer -- I guess it is a easy bug to catch!
posted by four_kennys @ Monday, July 23, 2007
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3 Comments:
Awe Football! It sounds like you were having a great day playing and learning! Your Dad was "a wonderful ambassodor" of sport when we played soccer for Winsloe's Bluepower with your grandpa as coach. Yes, we played all the positions in those days: goal keeper, forward, and defence. Liam loves to kick around the football, too.
Hi Tristan and Emma,
It is great to see pictures of you having fun playing soccer. I bet Mom and Dad are really proud of you. I am so glad that we are able to see pictures of both of you on the blog site. Give Mom and Dad and little sister Ava a big hug for me. Love Bev
Hi Kennys four
We have been on vacation and it was nice to catch up on your blog.
We were watching soccer in Canada last week too. They are trying to make it more popular here.
Take care and God Bless
John and Jane Weiler
John in PEI playing golf today.
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