Volleyball Withdrawl

It has officially been a week without any volleyball activity (unless you consider Friday night league at Western Sports Mall, which is a poor excuse for any physical activity, and volleyball is a word used lightly). We had our last GWAC game a week ago from Sunday, and I have been in withdrawl to say the least. Even though there were times I swore I was going to walk out of that gym and quit the whole coaching thing even though it has barely just begun, I really do miss the girls and the atmosphere.
St. Al's is not your typical school, for it is barely holding on, with 10-20 people per grade, some grades and classes combined, sacraments recieved such as Reconciliation and Confirmation only take place every other year, and much less room for success because of the small size. The outstanding students have to stoop down to the level of their classmates because the resources are not available for advancement, in both academics and athletics. Although there may be some disadvantages of small school life, there are many things I wish I would have been able to grow up with that I didn't at St. Dominic. The community atmosphere is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. In Sayler Park, everyone knows everyone else, and you can always come to them when you need a favor or help, they have your back. The people I met during this experience are some of the most selfless, compassionate individuals that would do anything for another person. Their priorities are about other people, whereas most other places, people only concern themselves about their own personal interests.
I had enough trouble dealing with withdrawl during Christmas and New Year's, I don't know how well the next 8 months will turn out. I will definitely keep in touch with Anne and her family through e-mail or an occasional lunch, or I may go insane.