#celebratelu Game Day

You know the feeling.

Kids feel it on the eve of the first day of school,

Teachers get year after year, on the eve of the first day of school.

It's a butterfly-like excited,

Yet unsure of what is yet unknown feeling.

It's filled with anticipation, hopes, dreams, and yes,

JOY.

Kids get it on Christmas Eve,

And on the Eve of their birthday,

Even if they are confident they have been good,

That their gifts will be plentiful.

It's the nervousness singers, musicians, actors feel

As the show is about to begin,

It's the anticipation athletes, their coaches, and even their fans feel

As they prepare for the big game.

I suspect the feeling is amplified

If you've worked for months or even years,

Stitching together a framework,

Honing skills,

Practicing songs, moves, plays,

Building resources,

Solving problems along the way.

I've got it,

The bride-to-be has it.

The groom-to-be has it.

The flower girls have it.

Their moms and dads have it.

The long awaited game-day is finally here.

We have a lot to celebrate.

 That butterfly-like excited,

Yet unsure of what is yet unknown feeling

Is just perfect this morning.

It's filled with anticipation, hopes, dreams, and yes,

JOY.