How Important is Team?
/ Autumn McKenzie JacksonWinning teams know the true value of teamwork.
I am a huge proponent of team. In college, I was a student-athlete at Colgate University. My volleyball team was awesome. Everyone from the coaches to the parents and everyone in between including the statisticians, athletic trainers, equipment managers, and the bus driver- together we were better. I do not say it in gest. Every last person mattered. On the team, whether you were a starter or not. Each individual contributed great things to the team- on and off the court.
I have made it a tradition to head up to Colgate during preseason to meet with the team. This year, it was not the best timing for me. Nonetheless, I made the trip and it was worth it. The beauty of the campus in late Summer is impressive
These days, I am building a different type of team- call it a community. Together we can effect change.
This is my dad, Benjamin McKenzie. He is a handsome tall man. More often than not, you hear me talk about my mom. My mom was the outspoken one and it is easy to give her credit for most but that would be inaccurate.
On paper, I appear to be over committed and pulled by two sports in separate directions.
Today is Audrey’s birthday. She is 14 years old. I must tell you about her! What an extraordinary young lady! In addition to being an excellent student, she plays the saxophone and is an excellent swimmer. She is beautiful…
What beautiful and impactful work you do that has generational and eternal significance!
Then she asked me about my wedding dress and if she could try it on. I told her tomorrow would have been our wedding anniversary.
The last post I wrote was nearly two years ago. I have been grieving, slaying giants, raising champions, and growing in faith.
317,000+ miles later. Thank you, Lord.