I wrote last week and we had just had 2 games. We had practice all week last week and practices were so-so. They are MUCH less competitive and focused than my practices at Bay State. So i continually need help from the Lord to stay focused in those practices and i need to be diligent to work hard in those practices, even though most others are not working hard.
This past Saturday and Sunday we played the Bay State Breakers (my former team). It was fun. Getting to see them again. I didn't let it be weird. I played pretty good on saturday. I thought i made some good plays. I made a couple bad passes, but overall i thought i did good. When i got to the game on Sunday i found out that i wasn't dressing. I was really really surprised. I thought i would be playing in every game till the end of the year. It was great that my parents and Carol Affolter were able to come up this weekend. They got into town Saturday morning. I met up with them and they watched me play the game. Since the game was at 3 in the afternoon we are able to hang out for a long time Saturday night. We went to the Outback Steak house afterward and had a great dinner. Then we hung out at my parents hotel room all night. It was great to get to see them.
Sunday after i found out i wasnt playing i went to my car and just needed to be with the Lord. I was just sitting quietly and listening for the Lord and i heard the Lord say "This does not hinder My plan". I was thankful to hear that from Him. My parents showed up and i told them i wasn't playing. Obviously they were very supportive and they were all very encouraging too. Giving me scriptures. Carol said she has this one from the Lord, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding" - Prov 3:5...
So they stayed for part of the game and watched it with me. They left about halfway through the 2nd period. Yesterday (sunday) i didn't feel well either. My nose was runny and my throat hurt as well. Today my throat feels much better, but my nose is still runny and i feel a bit funny. BUT the Lord is my healer. Thats the whole truth. I am expecting to be completely better by tomorrow.
So even though i only played 1 game this weekend i saw the goodness of the Lord in every area. I am not expecting to not dress for any of the other games. We have games this Saturday, Sunday and monday. Then wednesday of next week and 2 that weekend.
One thing i haven't told you guys about is, i have joined this "gym" type place that is a training facility for Athletes only. It is really really great. One of my teammates was going there and he told me about it a couple weeks ago. I have been going there pretty much my whole time here. It has a section to workout at and at the other side of the building it has a small sheet of ice you can skate on. I met a guy named Ron Kuhl who is a part owner of the place. He trains guys in the AHL ( its a step below the NHL) over the summers. He gives us a deal on the monthly payments for "joining" the place and then in addition to our monthly fee I can train with him 1 on 1 anytime i want to for 20$ a session. So i have worked with him twice so far. My times with him have been soooo beneficial. I am really thankful to be taught these things. He is just showing me little things that i am doing wrong. Bad habits that i have developed over the years and its very beneficial. I am trying to keep working with him at least once a week. I usually do it on days when we dont have practice, like today. But i go workout there every day during the days. I am so thankful to have this instruction. It is so helpful. The Lord ceases to Amaze me. I know a reason the Lord brought me out here was to get to train with Ron and receive that instruction. Thats just one of the many reasons. But its very great.
If you guys could be praying for my coach i would appreciate that. And also for me in dealing with him. Most guys on the team dont respect him and it has been easy for me to fall into that trap. When he yells at me and also since he didn't dress me sunday, he just doesnt seem to know much about hockey and he is not a good teacher. But carol reminded me to watch over my attitude concerning him, because my attitude hinders me from receiving things of the spirit. So i took the opportunity to just be thankful to the Lord for him. Even though it doesn't seem like he is a help or anything like that, the Lord has placed him in my path for a reason and also in a place of authority over me too. So i would appreciate prayer in that area. His name is Jim.
Also i dont have any schools interested in me yet, that i know of. But i am completely trusting the Lord that He has the perfect school for me next year. I am continually asking the Lord that He would open a door for me at a Division 1 school. Even though it doesn't seem possible, it is possible with the Lord. So if you could be asking that the right schools would be coming out to see me over the next 2 weeks. I guess it only takes 1 school to be interested in me!
I know a lot of you pray for me consistently and i am very thankful for that. I love you all a lot!! I will update again soon!
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I just love to see you moving and breathing in Him Adam. Glory to Him! I wonder how I missed you when you guys came down to India. =)
love
Sid
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