Senior Games

We are very fortunate that the Senior Games are held in Cortland.   We don't have to "commute" very far!   No doubt, people come from far distances to compete in their sport.  Ours is tennis.  This morning, Gerry played in singles.

Gerry Smiling Through the Fence

 This afternoon, we play mixed doubles.  I'm quite nervous about that.  When I agreed, it was only under the condition that the purpose is to participate, to have fun, without any pressure to win.  We are not in the league with the doubles competitors that come to the Senior Games.   Not that I won't give it my best shot.  I most certainly will.  It's just that 'my best shot' just isn't all that great!

The worst that can happen, I suppose, is feeling frustrated or disappointed.   We both have those feelings frequently, I am sure.   Though, honestly, we don't often have those feelings directed toward one another.  Oh, I know he won't yell at me.  He might shake his head a little bit from side to side.  But he will refrain from any snide comments.

I do enjoy playing doubles, and we don't get to do that together very often.  He plays with his senior men's group.  I play with my senior women's group, and once in a while, we get a chance to play on the same side of the net.

I am hoping for the best this afternoon. The very best would be to laugh a lot and get some really good exercise!!

Later......   Gerry was an absolute perfect gentleman  husband in our doubles match, especially compared to the husband part of the team we played against.  He was ragging on his wife the whole time  (and she was really an outstanding player!)  I knew I was lucky,  but their interaction reminded me just how much!!

What a good husband have I!!

Silver Medal