Bittersweet Conculsion

It's my last week in California. Bittersweet doesn't even begin to describe my indifference in leaving. I miss my family, I miss my best friend, my coworkers, and my city. The other side of me loves my new home. I've found a liking for the west coast world. It's crazy out here. California's filled with nut jobs, excessive traffic, different dialect and lingo but as crazy as it may seem, it's a beautiful disaster. The ocean, the sand, how everyday is beautiful and sunny. My Beach Sunset  I can't find that anywhere else. Something about being alone and outside your comfort zone is at first scary, but once you embrace it, it can be so calming and life changing.

We wrapped up our season on a good note by beating our opponents from Las Vegas, after that started the unfortunate and always hated goodbyes that we try to avoid. I think its easy to say bye to friends and to family because you will be reunited with them down the road however there's a sour taste in your mouth when saying goodbye to a teammate. Unlike a lot of other relationships, a teammate is there with you every step along the journey, quite frankly he's supposed to. We fight together, we win/lose together, we show up everyday busting our rears to better one another. A teammate is not only a friend but a competitor, a mentor, a brother, and an opponent all wrapped into one. They connect with you on very different levels. This year was no exception, my relationships with my teammates were just as strong as previous years and it hurts just as bad to say goodbye and part ways. You see we may never see each other again. Some will, but for the majority of us, we may never see each other for the rest of our lives. I will truly miss each one of my brothers.

I had the privilege to direct my last camp the past week where again lives were changed and relationship were built. Nothing makes me more excited than watching a kid who doesn't like soccer, by the end of the week hating that its over. Overall my experience saw more than 200 kids attend three different camps. Of the 200, Thirty two (32) children made first time commitments asking Jesus into their hearts. This is better than any soccer trick we can teach them. Being the director allowed me to have some freedom in filming some of the action taken place during these three weeks. You can watch and share my video by clicking this link. Seahorse Soccer Camp Highlights 

I can not thank y'all enough for reading and being so encouraging throughout my experience here in Southern California. I could not have made it here without your support and love and for that I am truly grateful. I will begin my journey home one week from today as a fellow teammate/brother of mine are driving cross country making pit stops at all the nations best attractions (Grand Canyon, Yosemite, etc). After my week long trip back home I wish to see and hangout with all of you! Please feel free to contact me or write my online! Love you All!

Hayden
Colossians 3:23
(615)268-9571
haydencoffman1@gmail.com