Human basketball 😅

Matty’s team did not win in today’s game. They fought against boys that are bigger than them. I’m not being biased but both teams did well. After the game, I asked him how he’s doing and he said he’s okay. Then I told him that he did great. I also reminded him of their three consecutive wins prior to today’s game (my sister told me about it).

Before the game, over lunch, I told him that it’s okay even if they do not win. My sister butted in and said that he has to do his best. We have to give our best in everything that we do. However, I told him not to feel pressured. I told him to do his best and just enjoy the game. If they win, that’s great. But if  they don’t, that’s okay. It’s important that we experience to lose, too. There are things that we can learn from losing that we cannot learn from winning. We also told him to always give the glory to God.

I’m glad that Matty is optimistic. He didn’t feel down because they lost. He is competitive but at the same time, he understands that it’s just a game.