Rainy Day in Naples

We're having a unusual rainy day in Naples today, which gives me time to sit back, relax and do pretty much nothing. The summer season has ended and a few of our winter guests have started to arrive.  Which only means one thing. SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Ready or  not it's coming.  It's about now that I start thinking of getting league schedules ready to record, get our new yearly lesson schedules printed, order shop merchandise for the fall and winter...all the signs that season is coming!

Phil is doing just great with his knee rehab.  He is 6 months out, playing good strong doubles, and continuing to be on a maintenance program to strengthen the knee.  He and his son Phil, are going to play in the National Father/Son in mid November up in Sarasota.  It will be a good test for him, and he is looking forward to it. I love the fact they play together in a tournament like this.  Very Special.

My health has been great.  My doctor is working with different medications to help me stay on this healthy path.  I think for now we have found the right cocktail of seizure meds to stifle/diminish the "flash" problems I was having. So grateful and thankful everyday for my health and good fortune.

I have played minimally in the past few months.  I could blame it on so many things...the house renovation, work, the weather...but that hasn't seem to bother Phil, or anyone else for that matter. There is always time to play at some point during the day. I blame myself for not having the deep desire and motivation to get out there.  We had a boot camp of friends,  who came from all over to workout with us.  I participated, but my lack of court time was painfully obvious.  Just not sure, still, how to handle the conundrum that I'm in.  Or at least know that if I'm not going to play tennis, what else and I'm supposed to be doing, besides working.  I need to know what it is I'm supposed to be doing.  The longer I wait the harder it is.  I hit on occasion, and actually hit pretty good; yet I'm not driven to pursue it like I should.

We are going to Chicago in February.  Phil is getting inducted into the USTA Midwest Tennis Hall of Fame.  Such a great honor!  I've never been to Chicago so I'm looking forward to going....maybe not in February....but it will be a wonderful trip for a very special occasion. Phil has a way of amazing me with his special talents on and off the court, everyday.  I could not be more proud of him!

I will post the results of the Father/Son tournament in November. It will be interesting to see how the knee holds up to actual match play. I'm betting it does just fine.