A Little But Meaningful Gesture

It could have been Jonathan's final game of the season on Monday evening, that is if they had lost. But they won in a very exciting match and will have one more match on Thursday. Actually, there could be one more game after that but only if the teams play to a tie, and that is unlikely.

I was taken completely by surprise when the team called me into the dressing room pre-match. They had JJ present me with a travel mug to thank me for my photographic contribution to the team.

It was just a travel mug with a little inscription pasted on the surface, but it was such a nice gesture.

Carleton Place Kings 2018-2019, Official Team Photographer

There was even a little speech by the coach.

Card (not shown): Dear John, Thank you for the gift of your talents through our
season. It was Greatly appreciated. Atom B Kings

In the past I coached girls softball for about 7 years, sometimes head and sometimes assistant in both house league and travel. I can't recall ever being thanked even though it was a major commitment . Same with mentoring high school chess for 10 years or more, which was even more of a commitment. All I did this year was take photos as part of my little hobby, but the folk appreciated seeing them on FB, and I appreciate being appreciated.

It doesn't take much to acknowledge people and show a little gratitude. I wonder why we don't all do it more often.