Now that Adam is sadly sidelined with a knee injury, Rebecca has taken up the mantle of sporting star for the Black family. After trying out a number of activities in recent years, everything from ballet to taekwondo, she has settled on football as her chosen sport. She started training with the local girls football team, Lurgan Town FC, last month and has now played two games for them in the regional Under 15 league.
Rebecca, at almost 13, is one of the youngest members of the squad, but has thrown herself fearlessly into the fray with her usual energy and enthusiasm. The hard work and positive attitude have paid off as the girls have won their first two matches, scoring a whopping 16 goals in the process, while conceding none. Rebecca has played her part in both games with some lovely passes and tough tackling.
Fionnuala and I are proud of all three of our children and hate seeing them injured or ill, through no fault of their own. Both Adam and Hannah have had tough weeks in that respect and, as parents, it is hard to watch and even harder to understand. They are good kids and deserve better than what they have been given these last few days. I’ve been amazed ,however, by the courage and belief they’ve shown in the face of adversity.
The one bright light in the gloom has been watching a fit and healthy Rebecca enjoying herself on the football pitch. She was representing all of us out there last night and was a joy to watch. I’m hopeful to see Adam back on the rugby pitch and Hannah on the theatrical stage in due course. Our kids deserve the limelight while we watch proudly from the sideline or audience. They are our everything.
Black Thoughts 
It is always great that kids get busy with sports and always a pride when they achieve! πͺπ
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It certainly is. Thank you π
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I believe you and your wife are good parents and good motivators, so good on yah
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Thank you very much π
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Praying for you and the kiddos! Thanks for sharing them with us!
God loves you! And your whole clan! π
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Thank you Gail.
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Awesome!
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Thank you Lydia.
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You’re welcome!
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Yes, parents should enjoy their kids. They bring a different aspect of life into the home.
Then they start dating, get married and have their own children.
I have only one child, a daughter. Now I am enjoying my three grandchildren, the oldest is twelve. They are full of youthful energy, energy I cannot keep up with.
Keep going, sounds like you have a very close wonderful family!
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Thank you very much, and you enjoy your grandchildren π
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Good evening, After reading your words I am pretty sure that Fionnuala and you are great parents with great kids. I wish you all the best & speedy recovery to Adam. I would like to thank you for liking my latest blog post (βSβ Drops Like a βSβtrike Pearl π΅β‘οΈ). It meant so much to me. Have a lovely evening. βΊοΈ
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Thank you very much and youβre welcome π
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You are so welcome as well π
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Thanks for allowing us to celebrate your kids with you. My sons both played soccer (football) and I love watching it. Is Hannah the one in the black kit there in the middle of the photo?
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Thatβs Rebecca our youngest. Hannah is our eldest daughter π
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Football is amazing, and at 71 can’t do it, but love boxing, Muay thai kickboxing, lifting weights, flipping tires, and using ropes.
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Go you π
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Always. Can’t take the kid out of me.
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Hope Adam is okay and feels better soon.
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Thank you very much.
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Your family is amazing – and you know they’re going to make better adults for having faced some adversity.
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