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Lynn Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423455703452264995.post-26914799688171160822023-04-07T11:25:00.003-04:002023-04-07T11:25:38.723-04:00Cornwall Dragons Home Opener <div style="text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spring is upon us and is the ultimate sign here for us that baseball is upon us. It's the time when we hear those magical words.. <i>Play Ball! </i></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love baseball, my dad coached little league many years ago. But honestly, it’s the people I’ve met during the last several years that have really made it special. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love that this signifies <i>The Boys of Spring</i>.. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Each year as basketball season winds down, the flowers start popping, and the grass starts to take on a green hue as opposed to brown, the signs of winter are starting to disappear we begin to yearn for outdoor sports once again. </span></p></div><p>Cornwall Dragons home opener welcomed Chester on a gorgeous Thursday afternoon. With temps hitting the 80s, it turned into a fabulous spring day for the first home game of the season for the Dragons.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOtELTG7tmlrSP7n3EmhwVGvzZXpEYFP9MOg9IapoDUykwDQehjTCPnk5dyDurWiTVpEZkJcYa_oHg8O14KoAq2Wte1Off3BIquOcp7jsN-2XXNx5ojDJAFLJ16NHvkOXIZIQ7hJG3ozZLigqVlScIueDU1lMFrQ9U3ugskp4nmAWsHiWoiaHsgGm/s2356/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chester Academy Baseball v Cornwall Dragons" border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="2356" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOtELTG7tmlrSP7n3EmhwVGvzZXpEYFP9MOg9IapoDUykwDQehjTCPnk5dyDurWiTVpEZkJcYa_oHg8O14KoAq2Wte1Off3BIquOcp7jsN-2XXNx5ojDJAFLJ16NHvkOXIZIQ7hJG3ozZLigqVlScIueDU1lMFrQ9U3ugskp4nmAWsHiWoiaHsgGm/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-131.jpg" title="Chester Academy Baseball" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>With the starting pitcher, MJ Salisbury, making his senior year debut. And, what a debut it was, 5 innings pitched with 1 run and 2 strikeouts. MJ and the Cornwall defense were putting in a solid teamwork effort.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApo3mamEaz8AP73BEM0INGcvXYqlXvuYu84YEbTpOx-J9zyVpwhMrSv-t_Skv1tkRnshhhh3Fpn73MPgmPHyBhy2Badw64j9VwDApseeRxD72bZUDZkuQeBy_d28oY2QaNl96HYbVVZ0ux0gOdO0fyXDm0-4MTaxg_slBVVX1MtPlJhfmd5TPlQYS/s4603/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cornwall Dragons Pitcher MJ Salisbury" border="0" data-original-height="3400" data-original-width="4603" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApo3mamEaz8AP73BEM0INGcvXYqlXvuYu84YEbTpOx-J9zyVpwhMrSv-t_Skv1tkRnshhhh3Fpn73MPgmPHyBhy2Badw64j9VwDApseeRxD72bZUDZkuQeBy_d28oY2QaNl96HYbVVZ0ux0gOdO0fyXDm0-4MTaxg_slBVVX1MtPlJhfmd5TPlQYS/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-1.jpg" title="MJ Salisbury" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The battle of pitchers was now set.. as Chester's pitcher was solid. Connecting bat to ball wasn't the issue for the Dragons, it was getting solid hits to get runners on base and to scoring positions. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDbK33LSP14Q-7RUXcD7GUYfFKkfThOJofrjoowiUhVdUmAbtrQZS2mw0kPmx7nbfa0XADS5js59AjyZzY7QiRbLKSW7OSBd5oIg_TTlkM5nAsLlkDBni_DF8CiAaxrQdq6HPUuCytgulBUEeqM0IH2oEz2u4MYaRQ3xk0anP_gKReJ3BghT7CDRU/s5090/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-87.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chester Academy Pitcher" border="0" data-original-height="3760" data-original-width="5090" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDbK33LSP14Q-7RUXcD7GUYfFKkfThOJofrjoowiUhVdUmAbtrQZS2mw0kPmx7nbfa0XADS5js59AjyZzY7QiRbLKSW7OSBd5oIg_TTlkM5nAsLlkDBni_DF8CiAaxrQdq6HPUuCytgulBUEeqM0IH2oEz2u4MYaRQ3xk0anP_gKReJ3BghT7CDRU/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-87.jpg" title="Pitcher" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>It was Chester that struck first bringing in a 0-1 score. Cornwall wouldn't go down without a fight though. As Cornwall's senior Tommie Shaw stepped up to the plate with one out, runners on 2nd & 3rd to hit a line drive to advance Dylan Hayes to even up the score 1-1.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfucVDDtSYU1ur3yOMDBrE9bDbi8wWVtcYFZYMT1jFWBIfHKAweiFmxcG5PFCGdlRLHNNXKwpvUhkJtlN4y3wjFMB6R4lZnoKVfGOG6cJs9c5yRAHJLHI5dB-orQ0PaDUh32K80XWjCAkzrpDJEsviXm2oIFxZQz7DCPvml2lnRgBquYl_HamE4LK/s4667/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-78.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3447" data-original-width="4667" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfucVDDtSYU1ur3yOMDBrE9bDbi8wWVtcYFZYMT1jFWBIfHKAweiFmxcG5PFCGdlRLHNNXKwpvUhkJtlN4y3wjFMB6R4lZnoKVfGOG6cJs9c5yRAHJLHI5dB-orQ0PaDUh32K80XWjCAkzrpDJEsviXm2oIFxZQz7DCPvml2lnRgBquYl_HamE4LK/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-78.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVha9PFajZUxsxn5K0GU91T1qxZjWybhzKeLaSX0b4z0uet8ZB8BxxpM761jxAcFLO4OSNU0xPwWewKuvHjOnXRLxLjEtiar4OvUBDIORZp4clf1L58wd1KFqse2Qyo71JcctMiQR4GSeimgvSiPSiM9bvjgta6Kw9ns66vWcH3K0K3dRLEZBSQLMm/s4332/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="4332" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVha9PFajZUxsxn5K0GU91T1qxZjWybhzKeLaSX0b4z0uet8ZB8BxxpM761jxAcFLO4OSNU0xPwWewKuvHjOnXRLxLjEtiar4OvUBDIORZp4clf1L58wd1KFqse2Qyo71JcctMiQR4GSeimgvSiPSiM9bvjgta6Kw9ns66vWcH3K0K3dRLEZBSQLMm/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdNIrVa0mdhS1FpaO2uKuiF7o8t39KUqtTnAbMqp1OJjV51WKARt-y09z0nOgsIUtESJXxJykJhEefUM4kQ24g5--ZUn4AA-CkJP10oDM-W_PEKrdmkN1zMiBp3_hMfIyX9Umj9deHDq59xfUA2TZvLRZubbwGwhdgfiqm06Yk59-vihmlQ2t5GNw/s5037/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-80.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="5037" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdNIrVa0mdhS1FpaO2uKuiF7o8t39KUqtTnAbMqp1OJjV51WKARt-y09z0nOgsIUtESJXxJykJhEefUM4kQ24g5--ZUn4AA-CkJP10oDM-W_PEKrdmkN1zMiBp3_hMfIyX9Umj9deHDq59xfUA2TZvLRZubbwGwhdgfiqm06Yk59-vihmlQ2t5GNw/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-80.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The battle continued with fast innings as the defense game for both Cornwall & Chester was on point. Cornwall's defense just continued to make play after play with double plays, scooping balls, and making long throws for outs, with the outfield catching fly balls to back up their pitcher & offense.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw4ChYbMFCp-b85YGxnYSYT1bBQ6nLmaCTHvXg9zgOJUu9fieVUvIY4179SzG-t_LWtmeoU-54lRHwnPJbD-oem2H7NgkRuDMCKc7XUQ0Gd3wYyE4eZTm00gw7fW7hGZpvB2gbY3wbFeu1GDAmz_t1uIlUCgIKIVMNXs5u-5QUr6z4oFllGL0Gr2I/s3474/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2566" data-original-width="3474" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw4ChYbMFCp-b85YGxnYSYT1bBQ6nLmaCTHvXg9zgOJUu9fieVUvIY4179SzG-t_LWtmeoU-54lRHwnPJbD-oem2H7NgkRuDMCKc7XUQ0Gd3wYyE4eZTm00gw7fW7hGZpvB2gbY3wbFeu1GDAmz_t1uIlUCgIKIVMNXs5u-5QUr6z4oFllGL0Gr2I/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-133.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Lukas Jachens scored to bring the Dragons the winning run & a score of 2 - 1. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_yBU0XhsmdvZELQoRKTAFtXKKuDuvkE9u14o4AHwGmAkx3L14Szo0JCjtuaW8BmtheLIQic2gUO3940CnVcUQjwn3J4lyyxrRxHrcXE3A0TXvKE8F3yP8NZDcXoMn975e4oHZIGkNrMJERNfTScB8GsRjvUKX9mj7KfE5uVUd-MbV7q_Dy0MCsLm/s3351/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="3351" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_yBU0XhsmdvZELQoRKTAFtXKKuDuvkE9u14o4AHwGmAkx3L14Szo0JCjtuaW8BmtheLIQic2gUO3940CnVcUQjwn3J4lyyxrRxHrcXE3A0TXvKE8F3yP8NZDcXoMn975e4oHZIGkNrMJERNfTScB8GsRjvUKX9mj7KfE5uVUd-MbV7q_Dy0MCsLm/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqO15EiBZ6ytn54ciguyqo0vnPLixoktG0VQc1ql5HgFKgNREL24xH-wDImfFl5th7OTbGp2HnLjzujog95v2BEgHIFcFZS0XcnKxgMIxsXpFhPaEHtkOab-jqoMxoZegq9SRz06dloAyZD3JaQyHaeUrmQQtLGazM1Xgs1vGpUvfbBMuibBUZN5n/s3474/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>Senior Brian Fischer, who hasn't seen high school baseball since his freshman year, stepped on the mound to close out the game with 2 innings pitched with 2 strikeouts. To ensure the win over Chester!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWcy3y98ko9lJhuFQTD7q3thHAU1zo66stlERIXmRgCHvSWVa5kPJ9gMZtOhJHGmK0yC_LH9L8EoJaHHi-1ElbL3AGv-z5CPCUowBLyHBFYH4OKqhu9IFON22YDC7DFElp18qVeEGegTk8BZOQCTgJ7k1n0uXaTRmnYPfEkH33chw8QQ6gzuogQ1G/s4146/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3063" data-original-width="4146" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWcy3y98ko9lJhuFQTD7q3thHAU1zo66stlERIXmRgCHvSWVa5kPJ9gMZtOhJHGmK0yC_LH9L8EoJaHHi-1ElbL3AGv-z5CPCUowBLyHBFYH4OKqhu9IFON22YDC7DFElp18qVeEGegTk8BZOQCTgJ7k1n0uXaTRmnYPfEkH33chw8QQ6gzuogQ1G/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-149.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Welcome back to baseball Brian.. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrMBwpx1lzrkgD9UU1kIb77no5x1Atq-wAU-iyI2Cs4MkzflmAV02bIJJYV6kUaDuPwNwBVKOahEF5koSw2UO9P9DYF6MUWa7SIRSO3WJexfrhuvKLWk7UbyT9MSxNCUJVwWMOqDTfOTs6OsjHbj52mEwl93F1zsi8n9srxaip9k6FAaY_amsGEDH/s3766/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-170.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="3766" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrMBwpx1lzrkgD9UU1kIb77no5x1Atq-wAU-iyI2Cs4MkzflmAV02bIJJYV6kUaDuPwNwBVKOahEF5koSw2UO9P9DYF6MUWa7SIRSO3WJexfrhuvKLWk7UbyT9MSxNCUJVwWMOqDTfOTs6OsjHbj52mEwl93F1zsi8n9srxaip9k6FAaY_amsGEDH/w640-h472/Cornwall_v_Chester_Lynn_Fern_Photography-170.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Full gallery photos can be found here --> <a href="https://lynnfernphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/21099459" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo Gallery</a></p><p>Player interviews can be found here --> <a href="https://twitter.com/845Nation/status/1644030269941227532" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommie Shaw</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/845Nation/status/1644028695730855960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MJ Salisbury</a></p><p>** Lynn covers high school sports for both Lynn Fern Photography & 845SportsNation. 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Besides football, baseball brings a bit of nostalgia meaning for me. I played tee-ball & hit my first (& only ever home run), and then played baseball until girls no longer played on the coed team. I lived in a small town that didn't have softball at my age. And, my hero, my daddy coached baseball.<br />
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The familiarity I felt as I stepped onto the field today brought me back to my childhood. Only thing was there were no flowers out in the outfield for me to be picking. It's what all 5-year-olds do in the shortstop position, right!?!<br />
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As I stepped out onto the field today it was a whole different game. A game that took a different direction. It's a story that was already destined for a win, but then...<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you take that stance on home plate across from pitcher Connor Furst make sure you're ready...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I took up my spot to snap a few photos across from Connor on the pitcher's mound, I only knew a portion of what was being pitched in my direction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Little did I know that it would be Connor that would be knocking it out of the ballpark. A pitcher with an amazing story... Sit back, grab your tissues & be ready to have a dose of an amazing story of an incredible young man.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's back up a day or two... Throughout this crazy life event of the coronavirus, I knew I wanted to do something to help give back to our community. I decided that I'd offer to photograph families from their front porch or outside on their property. All donation-based, I take a couple of quick photos, they donate & I purchase gift certificates from local restaurants to help families that need meals. A triple win (a grand slam in baseball terms) - families get a photo, donations help support local business & a family is fed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I posted about it on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/427753347278564/posts/2807756035944938/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. I immediately had interest, but one that came through from a friend that was telling me that her son wanted to donate money to help with the project. We spoke on the phone, & I knew immediately I wanted to feature Connor here. His story is a beacon of light that I can only hope will touch others the way it touched me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please note: we kept within the social distancing rules. All photos were used with my zoom lens, and we maintained the appropriate distance. All of the questions/answers were done through messaging. #doingourpart #allin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shall we get to know Connor? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Connor is a Junior at Cornwall Central High School that plays varsity baseball for the Cornwall Dragons as well as a summer team as a pitcher. Connor wants to play baseball after high school for a college. Right now his top school of choice is Springfield College. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">At what age did you start playing baseball? </span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve been playing baseball forever it feels like. I starting playing tee-ball, and working my way up to where I am now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Life has taken this strange turn of events.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You’re finding yourself at home isolated from your friends, from school, and potentially for longer than we all anticipated.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This means that the spring sport that you play is most likely not going to have a season this year.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>How do you feel about that? </b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Obviously, it’s frustrating for me to not be able to play baseball this spring, more because the weather this year allowed us to get on the field earlier than normal. Now the virus may even take the whole season from us. It’s no fun when the thing you have been working for is on the verge of just being taken away from you. There's nothing you can do about it but hope somehow that we can fit games in.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Almost my whole school year has been after school with the team in the weight room getting ready for this season. In January we started to practice after basketball games every week putting in work to get better. It sucks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Through this unprecedented event, the coronavirus, how are you dealing on a daily basis with staying positive?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">To be honest I’m really ok with the learning part of school. I find it easier to log on every day, get your work done and boom it's done. Also, I love being able to sleep in, but obviously going to school every day is what’s best for everyone. I stay positive by always thinking it could be worse and just think about doing the best I can with the situation that is, unfortunately, happening right now.</span></div>
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<b>Besides being a teenager going to school & baseball practice, do you work? </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">I do have a job as a busboy/dishwasher at a local restaurant and enjoy working. My bosses are amazing and all the other staff is really just so nice.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that we’re being asked to stay home & only essential workers go to work, along with only delivery/curbside pick up.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You are continuing with doing deliveries & helping out.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">You originally tried to not take a check, but your employer said no... <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>So you had this idea that you wanted to give back the money you make at your job for others to have a takeout meal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Why’d you decide to do that?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>And/Or how’d the idea come to your mind that you wanted to do that? </span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, I continued to work, and when all this happened I wanted to do it for free. I live with my parents, I am a teenager I don’t need the money. When my boss paid me I tried to refuse it, and told her to give it to someone else who needs it more than I do like someone who needs to pay rent, buy food for their families, etc. It was hard for me to take the money and to think it’s just gonna sit there when someone else needs it more then I do. I tried refusing my pay another time, and after that, I decided I wanted to actually do something with it. I talked to my mom about what I could do and how could I help other people who needed the money. I am so fortunate to live and be raised by my parents who have always taught me to always do the right thing & to be respectful, like holding the door for others, using my manners, etc. Because of the way they raised me, they didn’t even have to tell me to refuse the check. I already knew that I wanted to refuse it. My mom & I talked for a couple nights about it, and the ways I could do something. She told me she could contact you and maybe you could help after reading your post on Facebook. There are other people out there who need that money to do those things for not just them, but their kids or maybe an elder living with them also. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wow, Connor what an incredibly selfless act!! An amazing way to give back to the community. I know your parents must be so very proud of you. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>If there’s one thing about yourself you’d like others to know, what would it be?</b> One thing I want everyone to know is to just do the right thing. Think of people who need something more then you do. Obviously not just give up everything you have, but simple acts of kindness go a long way with people. You never know what other people are going through because they don’t express it. It’s really a hard thing for me to talk about, but most people may or may not know I have depression. I have had suicidal thoughts and even had to go to a hospital for 3 days in September. Everything has been getting better, and I’m on medicine to help along with seeing a therapist every week. Most people would be afraid to talk about it, but I’ve grown to not be scared about it. Mental Illness is a serious thing that can really affect a person and his/her family. Just doing one or two nice things for others can help someone who is not in a good place & to just feel better. It could even save people’s lives. It's these little things that make me want to do stuff like this, to make other people’s lives a little bit better the best I can.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Connor, I can't thank you enough for doing this! It takes more than just a special person to want to give back. Without blinking an eye, you are ready to give your hard-earned money in order to help others. But, your selfless kindness is deeper than that. Your positive light shines bright & you are the beacon of hope to many. Your story means more than just that..it's more than just a story. Thank you for being the person you are, for putting yourself out there for others to know we all have a purpose & for doing this feature with me during such a trying time for all of us.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn't know Connor's story before today. I certainly wasn't prepared for the pitch from the mound. Even though he was pitching, he's the one that hit a grand slam right out of the ballpark! The amount of tears that ran down my face while reading his text with his answers to my question could fill a bucket. I hope this story brings some meaning to you, for it to touch your life the way it touched mine & to remember we're all going through battles of our own. I am incredibly proud & blessed that Connor came into my life under the circumstance of both of us wanting to give back to our community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You're a special young man Connor Furst! Keep letting that light shine bright, you ARE a beacon of hope for many! </span></div>
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<b>A couple of years ago I was rebranding my blog.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I wanted a motto that was me, and what I was about.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>My logo is “enjoy the journey, create the destination”.</b></div>
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We all are on a journey in this life.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Sometimes we have tough decisions to make in this journey, sometimes it’s easy decisions, and sometimes circumstances happen that leave us with no choice.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In the end, the journey that we create lands us in our destination.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You are ultimately in charge of that destination. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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We’re human we make mistakes, we choose to not always do the right thing or sometimes we think we’re doing the right thing & we end up in a different place than we originally planned.</div>
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I have always believed even our mistakes can be a lesson, or simply a wake-up call to make necessary changes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Life is all about learning, and making adjustments as we continue to live & nothing is ever easy.</div>
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Today my spotlight is a young man that has motivated me & inspired me to be a better me.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> To take charge of the journey to create my destination. </span>Who would’ve thought a high school kid could do that right!?!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>As adults we sometimes look past the younger generation & think we’ve lived well past their years, we’re older & wiser.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Yet, as I read through his story I realized I had my own lesson to learn here.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Life isn’t given, it can be taken at any moment, and that I need to take better care of myself.</div>
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I was casually scrolling through Instagram one afternoon & stumbled onto Connor’s story on his fitness page.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The picture was of him laying in a hospital bed with a black eye.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Curious as I am, I started reading his story.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Lucky to be alive at the age of 15.. All from a ski accident that 1. could’ve been avoided had he made a better decision & 2. thankfully he was wearing a helmet that allowed him to be alive today.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>One misjudgment, one good judgment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Each of which brought Connor’s journey to today’s destination.</div>
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Connor has created that destination to be one that is filled full of inspiration.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>What could’ve been a road of depression, negative thoughts, and worse is quite the opposite.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>His “I don’t care 15-year-old self” is now a “Be Grateful 17-year-old motivation”!</div>
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I had the opportunity a few months ago to take Connor’s Senior pictures.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I walked away saying to myself “this kid was a joy to spend a bit of time with”.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We talked like we had known each other for years, about life, where he was planning to go to college, etc. He could carry a conversation while looking me in the eyes and knew how to start the next dialogue without an ounce of awkwardness.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I left that afternoon knowing there was something behind this kid that drove him to who he is. Only a matter of time & that story would be revealed to me. </div>
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Now I am reading his story <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zawTaD-Lk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>(you can read here</b>) </a>& realizing the soft kindness that was within & just where it grew from.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I reached out to Connor to ask if he’d sit down with me to talk about who he is today! </div>
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Connor Shapiro is a Senior at Cornwall Central High School who is looking at going into Health Sciences with a minor in either fitness or nutrition.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Currently, he’s looking at Monmouth University or Syracuse, good choices no matter where he ends up.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Connor decided after all of his injuries and being in & out of doctor's offices, that it all became very interesting to him and has decided to pursue something that will help others.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<b>You started a fitness journey due to a life-changing experience, which you posted on Instagram as a “near-death experience”.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You took that experience and turned it into a positive, inspiration for others.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>That’s incredible for a young 15 year old to do, how’d you do that?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b> I wasn’t emotional or crying from being in pain, but I called my best friend Joey Holbrook.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>When I heard how emotional he was, it affected me & I just started crying & said: “I’m here WOW”.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Looking at the positive & knowing I am still here, all because I was wearing a helmet.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>My attitude has totally changed, it’s good that this happened because I once was a kid that just didn’t care, but it’s now a personal thing for me and I live by “Be Grateful”. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<b>You were a baseball player, and you love the sport.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Because of your life-changing injuries you are no longer able to play baseball.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Does that still affect you?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>If I am honest, yes it does.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Watching my buddy Anthony & Mike play takes me back.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Playing catch with Anthony, it affects me.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>But, I found something I love just as much and it’s made it ok. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<b>You started your fitness journey, the “something” that you love, from this experience.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Shapiro Fitness.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Why’d you start it, tell me more about it & the goals you have!?!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>I started it to inspire others.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You have to have a good work ethic, it’s what gets you where you are in life. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> I don't sit on my phone, or sit & play video games, I want to do things that are productive, to make me a better person. When I workout, I listen to music, I don't look at social media, etc. It's a work ethic thing for me. And, </span>I just want to keep inspiring people to be active.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Nothing comes easy, and if people see how far I’ve come, then they can too. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<b>Who is your biggest inspiration, and why?</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>:::cue the biggest smile ever:::<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>My Pop!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He’s a strong individual, overcame cancer, still works out and taught me to work for what I want.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I just admire him so much. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Does he live nearby?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b> No, they live in Florida, but I talk to him every day.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> He's just amazing. </span>(Excuse me a moment while I grab a tissue).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The joy on Connor’s face while talking about his Pop is forever ingrained in my mind. Pure JOY!</div>
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<b>If there’s one thing you’d like people to know about you, what would that be?</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I care more about my family (my mom, two sisters, my lil brother & Nan & Pop) than I do about myself. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<b>If you could meet one person in history, who would it be & why?</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>:::Connor took a bit to answer this, you could see the wheels spinning:::<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Curtis Granderson! His work ethic.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I love his energy, it’s a good positive energy! He just always gives his best effort every single game, never jogs, always runs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He’s number 14 & I love that number.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I always end every workout with my last set of reps with reps of 14. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> Connor is going to kill me, but he even puts on 14 swipes of deodorant (7 swipes for each arm)... </span></div>
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Connor is more than a high school boy that goes to the gym & works in a gym.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Connor was a caddy with one of his buddies.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He’d get up at 4:30 am, pick up Joey Holbrook, drive to Sleepy Hollow to caddy for the day.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>One day still used to getting up at 4:30 am, but not going to caddy, Connor decided to go ahead & get his workout in for the day.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He decided that morning to send Gym Shark a message on Instagram about his story, his journey, and his progress.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Connor started his fitness page Shapiro Fitness on Instagram from the advice of Gym Shark.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> Not expecting to hear back, t</span>hey told him he needed to be able to inspire others and post positive content.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>That Connor has successfully done. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-converted-space">Social Media provides many opportunities to work as ambassadors to promote content for different brands. Coming from a social media background, I fully grasp what goes into doing this. Connor has been contacted by a few brands that have sent him contracts to be a brand ambassador. He's declined to do it, because he wants to focus more on what he has going on, keeping things real & positive. He realizes what comes with that & at 17 it's not something he's ready to do. </span></div>
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Connor has taken this change of life attitude and turned it into such a positive.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He told me before the accident, you didn’t know me, I had a bad I don’t care attitude, and it’s good this happened.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>He now believes & lives by example that you have to work hard for what you want. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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<br />Lynn Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.com0Cornwall, NY, USA41.4343383 -74.035368141.3867243 -74.1160491 41.4819523 -73.9546871tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423455703452264995.post-40700716727204385792020-02-16T16:10:00.005-05:002023-04-05T19:22:07.916-04:00Remax Realtor Spotlight - Nicole Gold<p style="height: 0px; text-align: left;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Meet Nicole Gold of Remax Realty here in the Hudson Valley, New York. Nicole's office is located in New Windsor, NY off of Temple Hill Road. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXzQ0KMnq7t_nw1Isp8dAppjxhAG8eMAXPwDoz9-PZUfrBykXORoXS5wwVRf8xKRrFFUmGco2QQA5yY6hdvBoJP9F9ZB-Bi4fEZKkqqqHsqLUDr7qWjnI9B97LkFmPZ811b7QPoFTxMk/s1600/Nicole+Gold+Reator+Spotlight+Lynn+Fern+Photography.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Lynn Fern Real Estate Photographer" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXzQ0KMnq7t_nw1Isp8dAppjxhAG8eMAXPwDoz9-PZUfrBykXORoXS5wwVRf8xKRrFFUmGco2QQA5yY6hdvBoJP9F9ZB-Bi4fEZKkqqqHsqLUDr7qWjnI9B97LkFmPZ811b7QPoFTxMk/s400/Nicole+Gold+Reator+Spotlight+Lynn+Fern+Photography.png" title="Nicole Gold Remax Realtor" width="400" /></span></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With an always willing to help personality, Nicole has the heart of GOLD, and will most certainly always do what she can to go above & beyond to ensure you are well taken care of! If you want to meet this amazing individual, are looking for your next home to buy or to sell your current home, make sure to follow Nicole on her Facebook page <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2423455703452264995/4070071672720438579#"><span class="s1" style="color: #dca10d;">here</span></a> where she often goes live at her Open Houses. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had the opportunity recently to sit down with Nicole & learn more about her real estate journey.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nicole Gold has been in real estate right at a year now. She received her license in October 2018 and officially started with Remax in February 2019. Happy ONE year anniversary Nicole! </span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like most from the Hudson Valley, Nicole loves the incredible scenery the Hudson Valley offers. <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>How Long have you worked in real estate?</i> </b></span>In real estate now for one full year. <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>What made you decide to go into real estate?</i></b></span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong>Nicole gives her brother in law, Colin, much of the credit for her desire to go into a market that's saturated with agents. "He's a big supporter & was pivotal in my decision to do this". Colin and Nicole discussed the opportunities for her to go into real estate as a side job, & with his support, Nicole took the leap. With a license, you can do a little more, like be at open houses. <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>Over the years real estate has evolved in the technology space. What do you see as the role of technology in real estate?</i></b></span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong>The roles of technology provide realtors so many different options to stay on top of the market. We have weekly meetings just about technology & what's available to us. There's many different apps for both the realtor and the client, everything is digital, but still takes into account the need for person to person interaction. It also allows me to be more creative. I am able to find additional information regarding potential clients, buyer or sellers. It gives me the ability to find many different avenues to personalize the experience for each individual. <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>What do you love most about being a realtor?</i></b></span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong>The people! Meeting new people. The people at Remax, my coworkers, and the owner!<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?</i></b></span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong>I enjoy going to local events in the community & surrounding areas that include festivals, local restaurants, and supporting the local sports teams. Volunteering my time to help the community, the 4th of July committee, Fall Festival, etc. <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>Do you have any pets?</i></b></span> :::Giggles::: 3 cats, 1 dog & 1 chinchilla, all of which are up for grabs.. just kidding! <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><i>If you could meet one person in history who would it be & why?</i></b></span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong>Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God. His positive attitude and his focus that everything happens for a reason. "It was meant for me to start real estate when I did, that exact moment". <br /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for the interview & keeping things real Nicole! </span></span><p style="height: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfXLRjbWr_DL6DMH0Lbt_0tjypy8Ov6m8XmjsuG3iqzi4z4oEmnvuUCuBy-SN6ihUeaqcDNdwOB-KcB2KsNTIGfTwVsqqNZ-jUe9nXUEOh0XUi9V967R351EWYMHwgR71oFMi4euxvS0/s1600/Road+to+Championship-89.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img alt="Cornwall New York Football" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfXLRjbWr_DL6DMH0Lbt_0tjypy8Ov6m8XmjsuG3iqzi4z4oEmnvuUCuBy-SN6ihUeaqcDNdwOB-KcB2KsNTIGfTwVsqqNZ-jUe9nXUEOh0XUi9V967R351EWYMHwgR71oFMi4euxvS0/s640/Road+to+Championship-89.jpg" title="Lynn Fern Photography" width="640" /></span></a><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="height: 0px; 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<span>I got to spend a little quality time with the 2020 Seniors on the team. </span><br />
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<span>I know some probably think, eh that's not a big deal. But, you see it is...to me anyhow. They're a great group of boys & one day we're going to look back & want to remember that feeling. </span><br />
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<span>It all goes so fast & when you do things that make history, not just in your town, but in the section in which you play... well it's pretty impressive & should be documented. I know when these boys are older, and in different places in their lives, they are going to look back & remember their brothers, those that they played a game they loved together. </span><br />
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<span>I started this journey last year toward the end of the season. I made it to a few games, snagged some photos & then found myself on the sidelines of the State Championship game last year (thanks to a friend for getting me on the field), I wrote about that here... <a href="https://www.lynnfern.blog/2018/11/road-to-championship.html" target="_blank">Road to Championship</a>. </span><br />
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<span>I knew I wanted to make a couple of games this year (boy did I not realize that these kids were going to suck me right in... hook, line & sinker). I showed up to the season opener against Monroe-Woodbury. A bigger district and our new head coach's previous school district. I hadn't watched the new coach, met him or even seen him. But, after watching Coach Holzapple the year prior, the new head coach was going to need to win me over (ok really I am not that important, but we all love our Holz)... </span><br />
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<span>It was drizzling & I stood on the other side of the fence dying to get inside to take pictures. At halftime, I asked Jason Semo if he thought it'd be ok to jump in & grab some photos in the 2nd half. He said go for it! Game on boys! I was in my glory!</span><br />
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<span>As I stood on the sidelines, a bad call came down, and Coach Baldock rushed the field & needed to be pulled back by his staff, literally! Have you seen the Rams "get back" coach? Yup, I probably laughed harder than I should have, but that was the moment he won me over. His passion, his drive, that FIRE... I get it. I love it! </span><br />
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<span>I called West Texas home my entire childhood and beyond. Football was life. Friday Night Lights was a given. I can still see the stadiums, smell the air and feel the pounding excitement as the sun went down & the lights went up.</span><br />
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<span>I walked in to spend a bit of time with the Seniors on a Sunday evening. When I walked upstairs where they were gathered playing video games, they had no idea why they had been called to be together that afternoon, I was greeted with a very happy yet confused "Mrs. Fern, HIIIIIII". Big smiles filled the room & when I told them I was there to kick their assess in video games the room erupted. I wasn't really there to play video games but to do a little photoshoot & video snippets. </span><br />
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<span>I don't think it was until then that I truly realized what I was doing on the sidelines meant this much to the boys. I felt it through my entire heart the love, appreciation & respect they have for me. Don't get me wrong, week after week, they acknowledged me. But, the level I felt it.. the bar was raised significantly.</span><br />
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<span>The journey I walked alongside you through this season will forever be etched in my cherished memories. </span><br />
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<span>You all have worked hard, beyond what any single person could understand besides you & the coaches. </span><br />
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<span>You have all had to learn to overcome some pretty big obstacles. Some that created crazy emotions, some fear, some anger, some the public know about, some only you & your coaches know about. And, you rose above and did it all with grace & dignity. You have a story that goes beyond the football field.</span><br />
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<span>I recall the Pine Bush game. I had someone tell me that this was going to be one of your toughest games right before I got to the game. For a split second, my heart raced & my stomach knotted up. </span><br />
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<span>I have a keen sense, some call it a sixth sense. It's a weird feeling I get. It's not a nervous feeling, it's a feeling of doom. I can feel it in my mind, heart, and soul. I felt it but in a completely different way this night. And, then your boy Aidan.. it was strange. I stood at the end zone and couldn't even take a picture, I was frozen in place. All I saw was him take a left-handed throw & I knew that feeling I had, where it was coming from.</span><br />
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<span>As soon as he left the field, and time ticked away on the clock, the feeling subsided. I was sad, couldn't leave my spot & couldn't even think of walking down to where he was sitting. But, that feeling was gone.</span><br />
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<span>You prevailed, walked away as winners.. with a new quarterback on the field. You now not only lost the best quarterback in the state, but you also just lost one of the best & a top receiver.</span><br />
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<span>I was asked during the week by an individual if I'd continue to go to the games to take pictures. My question back "why wouldn't I"? Doubt overcame some, said our season was over. My response.. HARDLY! Have you seen these boys? Have you watched them play?</span><br />
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<span>There's no I in TEAM. They are a team, a band of brothers, and while it may have rocked some, their ROCK just became more solid. It is at times when you are faced with the biggest adversity that you make a choice. You either rise up and take the challenge head-on or you lay down & become defeated before the chapter even closes. </span><br />
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<span>Each game, I would put on my warm clothing, layered up like no one's business. Double toe warmers, hand warmers in the gloves, leggings under the ski pants, THREE layers of shirts and my big coat. I looked like the female version of the Pillsbury doughboy! But, proudly! I wore a pink wristband and a particular lined shirt under a sweatshirt every single game. It was the warmest shirt ever. Traditions are not to be broken when you are heading to the State Championship game, even when it's being played inside. Let's just say, I was dying in the Dome. I contemplated going to the bathroom at halftime & removing it & just wearing the light sweatshirt I had on, but that wasn't even an option! Just ask Joey Parker...</span><br />
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<span>It takes so much more than just jumping on the bus for the long trip to Syracuse to play at the Carrier Dome. You are up early to get the high school.. </span><br />
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<span>I followed along your journey that day. I took it all in. It all happens so fast & I wanted to make sure you remembered your trip.</span><br />
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<span>My oldest daughter, Katie, was traveling with me. Let me preface this.. I would never check out any of the upcoming postseason opponents, even as hard as it was to just not. Although heading into the week, Paul Marrero, gave an update on your opponent, Carthage. I kicked myself for reading it. And, then I opened up Maxpreps and went to watch videos of them. I stopped myself...traditions are not made to be broken. As we were leaving the Cortlandt field house, Katie looks at me & says she's nervous. WHAT!?! Why? She said you know this team we're playing is really good. Umm yes & so are we! She said "no mom, like they are really good", me "how do you know that? Who told you that?". She says "I watched their films", WHAT THE EVER LOVING... I almost kicked her out of my car, but that would be a long, cold walk back home or to the Dome. She then proceeded to tell me about... SHHHHHHHHHHHH, lalala, shush it child! I have traditions. But, I am obviously teaching her right & looks like this girl & I have recreated that bond that my dad & I have shared over football. She accompanied me no matter how cold, windy or rainy it was to your games and loved cheering you on!</span><br />
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<span>I didn't see you again until I met you on the field of the Carrier Dome. As Alfieri said, the greatest place in NY to play the game. The final destination...</span><br />
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<span>What would the outcome be? Could you feel it in your heart as it pumped? </span><br />
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<span>For the veterans from the year prior, did it feel the same? Or did this year bring new meaning?</span><br />
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<span>I watched as you stood in the tunnel waiting to take the field. My heart pounded for you. I wanted this so much for you.</span><br />
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<span>There was unchartered territory that you were embarking on, you were on the other end of the scoreboard than you've been all year. </span><br />
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<span>Right before halftime, I remember standing on the sidelines & saying to myself "come on boys we need a big play here, a game-changer", and just like that your #99 Sophomore Orlando Carthens interception. </span><br />
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<span>Even though you walked into the locker room at halftime still on that unfamiliar ground, that sense I felt was never doom. I never felt defeat. I BELIEVED & as did all of your fans.. They continued to cheer and never lost their passion. </span><br />
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<span>You walked out onto that field in the 3rd quarter with fire in your eyes, your heart set on walking away as back to back champions. I could feel it. </span><br />
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<span>That second half was epic. Both teams battled, you scored first, they answered but with a missed extra point. And, then you did what you've done all year long. Faced with a big challenge, you met it head-on and conquered.</span><br />
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<span>A crucial blocked 52-yard field goal by the blocked kick king, Noah Chaudhry with Bryce Brown making an incredible grab & RUNNNNNN. </span><br />
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<span>As Louie took his final knee, my heart pounded. I could feel every ounce of emotion coming from him. I could see him sink as he cradled the football and Alfieri reaching over to touch his shoulder. </span><br />
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<span>A 12-0 season, your return to the Dome brought you a crown!</span><br />
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<span>The moment you finished high fiving the other team, Alfieri ran over for a picture opportunity, the classic relationship we had, I'll love & cherish that forever! </span><br />
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<span>I stuck my hand out for a high five & instead was engulfed in a hug, and then from Louie and others continued to follow behind. </span><br />
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<span>I teared up & quickly I was overcome with a lot of emotions. We have a bond! I'm going to miss hearing "Mrs. Fern will you take a picture", or "Hi Mrs. Fern" from each of your voices. </span><br />
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<span>To be apart of what you have accomplished will resonate in me for a lifetime. You've taught me some valuable lessons you probably didn't even know. </span><br />
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<span>You taught me to follow my dreams. You taught me to never give up. You taught me to believe in myself. You taught me that despite being down when you want it bad enough to fight for it, and to dig deep it is doable. You also taught me that kindness matters, and you never know whose life you might touch. For you to know... YOU all touched my life this season! You embody what every football player should, a winning class act! </span><br />
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<span>Thank you to Jason Semo for asking me after the Monroe game if taking pictures on the sidelines is something I'd like to do. Thank you, Mr. Kroemer, for saying yes and guiding me through the postseason protocol for being on the field. A BIG thank you goes out to the coaches for allowing me to be on the sidelines to capture the journey. Thank you to the parents for the kind words throughout the season, and teaching them to be kind, respectful and appreciative. </span><br />
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<span>Thank you to the Cornwall Dragon Football team for bringing me on this incredible journey with you. You, unbeknownst to you, brought me back to my roots. The roots that my father instilled in me around the age of 2, those football roots run deep! I hope I provided time to stand still for you. I hope that in years to come you look back at the memories and know how special this time was. </span><br />
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<span>With much love to you all, I will forever & always love you all!</span><br />
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Lynn Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.com1Cornwall, NY, USA41.4343383 -74.03536810000002841.3867243 -74.116049100000026 41.4819523 -73.954687100000029tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423455703452264995.post-30689097304283674822019-02-09T22:58:00.003-05:002019-02-10T11:09:27.772-05:00Team Lillian<br />
It all started almost 6 weeks ago....<br />
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Lillian started running nightly fevers. After several days, trips to her doctor with different tests coming back negative, and then coming home from a soccer tournament with a fever higher than it had been, they tested for flu which also came back negative. With papers from the doctor in hand and an order for Lillian to head on to Westchester Childrens ER to see specialists.<br />
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Lillian was admitted after a couple of hours with a rising fever and heart rate. Not long after having x-rays, bloodwork, and then a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Bethany & husband Frankie received the news no parent wants to hear.<br />
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Lillian was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on January 30, after almost 4 weeks of nightly fevers.<br />
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Rewind back a couple of years... One night before heading off to one of our development clinics Kacey casually mentioned to me that there was a new family that had moved into town from Missouri. Mom had reached out to him about her older daughter playing soccer.<br />
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We were starting practice & I glance up to see a family walking across the field, mom, Bethany in tow with 2 girls, Kaylen & Lillian.<br />
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Kaylen was shy but I finally got her out to kick the ball around with the other girls as we talked with mom. All the while this cute little one was on her back. A young, sweet but shy girl, Lillian.<br />
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I knew I needed to get to know Lillian, that sweet shy smile...it pulled me right in!<br />
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Over the next year we had Kaylen playing rec soccer with us, attending clinics, academy and more. We were well on our way to building our 2009-2010 girls travel team, the Cornwall Cheetahs! While we were still in the midst of our rec soccer season, we had started our practices with the Cheetahs along with getting fundraisers going. One Saturday morning while doing water sales during the rec soccer games, Bethany came over to me & said she couldn't get Lillian to play with her team. The coach tried, mom tried...nothing, nope, not going out onto that field.<br />
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I casually walked over to Miss Lillian... not even looking at me, or speaking one word..stubborn she is, she wanted no part of getting onto that field. So I pulled one of my tricks. As I started to walk away, I said "well if ya change your mind, I might have a jolly rancher at Kaylens practice for you tomorrow"... I walked back to mom & was like that girl isn't budging. Strong willed!<br />
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Not even a minute later Bethany walked back over to me and said she'll go out on the field for a watermelon jolly rancher. My heart just about exploded. I walked over to Lillian, she shyly looked at me with a half smile, and we made a promise to each other. She plays & she gets TWO watermelon jolly ranchers! She went out and played.<br />
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Our <a href="http://cornwallunitedsoccer.siplay.com/site/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornwall United Soccer Club</a> family stepped up to show Lillian and the Aubin family some orange support today.<br />
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A week ago I asked my Cheetah families if they'd want to wear orange socks to our next several tournaments to show support for their teammates little sister. I said "I can put the #teamlillian on the socks like what's on the shirts everyone is ordering". I was getting ready to leave for a photoshoot & I decided to just put a text out quickly to all of our coaches to see if their teams would be interested in joining the Cheetahs.<br />
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I figured it's Saturday, I most likely wouldn't hear back until Sunday or Monday. Within 10 - 15 minutes all other coaches responded "YES, we're all in kids, coaches & managers"... AND, from multiple people, "why not do this & raise money for the family"! This made my day, the smile on my face couldn't be wiped off!<br />
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Amazing!<br />
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By Monday the club board members went to work to get things set in motion. Kacey & Maureen reached out to get socks ordered as quickly as possible.<br />
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<a href="https://www.capellisport.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cappelli Sports</a> rocked and got us socks here by Thursday so we could get them customized with #teamlillian.<br />
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Using my Cricut and heat press, I went to work creating our support as a club, as a family!<br />
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We gathered for our Saturday morning Academy, between sessions the kids that were in attendance put their orange socks on.<br />
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Cooperating like no other, every kid climbed onto the bleachers with smiles on their faces...<br />
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Capturing this moment makes what we do as parents, coaches, managers proud! Our community came together with open hearts!<br />
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We owe the Cornwall United Soccer Club Board a giant thank you for helping get this all going so quickly and supporting a spur of the moment idea!<br />
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Capelli Sports... many many thanks for getting the socks to us so quickly and for the little extra you did for us!<br />
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Thank you coaches, managers and parents for the amazing support. To know that when one of our own is hurting, and going through something none of us would ever want to endure, you've all stepped up in a big way to show incredible love & support!<br />
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As I looked out across the sky tonight as I sat down to write this post, the skyline glistened with a beautiful orange stripe.<br />
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The color orange - "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times."</span><br />
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Aubin Family... Frankie, Bethany, Gavin, Kaylen & Lillian... may you find emotional strength in the days to come!<br />
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Much love...<br />
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<br />Lynn Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423455703452264995.post-43430349630498984542018-12-19T19:39:00.003-05:002018-12-19T21:10:43.710-05:00For the love of the game...Varsity 845 Section IX Soccer All Stars.. Jaiden Pean & Chris Germaine!! Congratulations!<br />
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A few years ago, ok maybe more like more than 10 or 15 years ago I was introduced to a sport that sparked something deep within my soul.<br />
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Soccer...<br />
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Looking back to my childhood, it was football, basketball, a little tennis and a whole lot of rodeo..<br />
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I know crazy to think this girl was once someone that got her adrenaline rush from a 1500 lb animal running full speed around barrels and poles.<br />
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That and some good ole Friday Night Football. Soccer never was a thought that registered in my mind then.<br />
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Until..<br />
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It was the year 2005, ok so 13 years ago that spark ignited... on July 24, the day after my birthday. I was handed tickets from a friend. With a side eye, I looked at my friend with confusion in my eyes, but curiosity on my mind. Why would I want to go watch a soccer match. I knew nothing about it, and if I am truly transparent, I don't think I had watched one single kick to a soccer ball in my entire life. But, according to some the game meant something...<br />
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Clueless as I was, I fell intrigued by the sport as I took my seat in Giants Stadium. I asked a lot of questions, watching intently and gaining something I guess I was missing from my life. It was the day I was introduced to Dempsey and Donovan..<br />
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It was the...<br />
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2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup Panama vs USA. It was my first soccer game ever, and I fell in love and never fell out! 30 minutes of extra time still scoreless which brought on the penalty kicks. I still hate ending a game on penalty kicks. But, that day I loved them since they brought a win to the USA team!<br />
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Fast forward to later in 2005. I met someone only a few short months after that soccer match that would later become my husband.<br />
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Guess what sport he played, and still coaches today!?! Yup.. Soccer.<br />
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Glad I went to that game...so I could impress him with my soccer IQ and love of the game.. Hook, line and sinker!<br />
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Over the last couple of years my love has grown even more. I helped Kacey with his travel team for 4 years, following his lead, listening intently as he coached. He's still my mentor today! His knowledge & love of the sport inspires me every single day to become a better person, to enhance my knowledge and to become a better coach for my young girls. As my time with Cornwall United Soccer Club, CUSC, I also have the privilege to listen and learn from our Director of Coaching, Matt Quick, which in turn is our Cornwall Dragons Varsity Soccer Coach.<br />
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My passion is unwavering as I thirst for more. I go to a lot of games, watch intently still, to just learn more...to soak it all in!<br />
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I am blessed to work at a local college that has not only two amazing teams, but an incredible field right outside my office. I can walk to the field and watch to foster that love even more.<br />
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As our Cornwall Dragons team wasn't really able to play much on their home field this season due to poor field conditions, hoping we work on fixing that issue in the near future. I am sad that our kids that work so hard, not just in athletics but also academically have the field conditions they do to play on.. another day for that story. But, I was lucky to be able to catch both our boys and girls soccer teams on our field at Mount Saint Mary College.<br />
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The first game I caught on my way leaving the office one evening, and didn't have my camera with me. I was only going to stay for a few minutes as it had been a long day, yet I ended up sticking it out through the 2nd half, I texted Kacey to let him know I was watching the game & would be leaving soon... and then it went into OT, well darn I couldn't leave now. I watched attentively and became captivated by the team. They're small, outsized for sure, but scrappy and with tons of heart. It showed not only on their faces, but in their movement down the field, the way they played as a team..as one.<br />
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Mission on & accepted.. I needed to make sure I got to the next game with my camera on my side.<br />
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Once again, back on the field at MSMC, bad field conditions at home..<br />
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Cornwall Dragons vs FDR. Exciting game that ended in OT with a 1 - 0 win.<br />
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I've been to a few of the Cornwall Varsity games in support of Coach Quick, but I usually watched the game, talking my girls through positions. But, this team this year truly was carrying something very special.<br />
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Ethan our starting goalie has come to do goalie training with some of our young travel team goalies. I've watched him with the kids, but watching him in a game, listening to him direct his players.. often times bringing a giggle out of me & other spectators, but always guiding his team.<br />
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Awww.. Joey Holbrook.. I seriously love watching this kid play. He's small & most always outsized, but don't let that fool ya! I can't wait to watch you over the next couple of years!<br />
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Cam Growney and Chris Germain.. the connection you have on the pitch is incredible. I am so glad I got out to watch you guys. So very fun to watch. Your energy and spark on the field was incredible.<br />
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Reilly Chin.. watching you harass players upfront was beyond anything I was expecting. It was so fun to watch your speed & your drive. Your tenacious playing style is so inspiring!<br />
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Leaving that game as I scrolled through pictures, excitement was building and I felt a special thing happening out on the field.<br />
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Within just a few days, I found myself back on the MSMC sidelines to watch you boys take on Wallkill.<br />
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The passion that Peter Santorelli brings to the game of soccer will suck you right in. I know from a few minute conversation with his dad, these days have been long coming, and your hard work & dedication have paid off.<br />
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Oh just you wait... I got more of this kid for you. #4 Jaiden Pean, I knew the first game watching you there was something genuine you brought not just to the field but to your team.<br />
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I sat at a game one evening with my family. I watched as a penalty had been called, your teammates were rushing around in a frantic motion, you walked casually to the ball as you gave the motion with your hands to settle you had it under control. And, had it under control did you! YOU are the reason I came back to watch the next game, you pulled me right in to truly grasp what the Cornwall Dragons varsity soccer team was all about.<br />
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As I continued to watch these boys, getting to know them a bit more each game, it just became more apparent there was a hunger there. Something brewed deep within those souls...<br />
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With a 2 - 0 win over Wallkill the next stop would be a game that would be played against a team they lost earlier in the month to.. Minisink Valley for the Section IX title. It was a bit of a drive & it was set to be a cold one, but a drive I wouldn't miss making.<br />
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Kacey loaded the girls in the car, swung by my office to pick me up on the way with blankets, hot cocoa, snacks, hats & gloves.... oh and of course my camera to go watch as our boys vied for that championship trophy.<br />
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Seeing this photo of you all standing here makes my soccer momma heart happy! It's something to be proud of. A cinderella story. Your bond, friendship and love of soccer has brought you this far, and it's a beautiful thing.<br />
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I specifically can replay this moment in my head over and over.. It was something I don't think Minisink Valley was prepared for.. I certainly wasn't, but oh was it a beaut!<br />
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These guys hit the field on fire with the first goal coming in at the 38:38 on the clock, a beautiful touch from Joe Holbrook right into the net, assisted by a header from Chris Germain.<br />
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Guns were blazing the entire game....<br />
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....your motivation continued unstoppable throughout the entire game.</div>
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The desire to bring home the title was deep inside, and you dug down deep to earn it!<br />
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Every single one of these boys played an amazing game. Their hearts wanted this win and a win they brought home. Onward to Middletown to play Vestal for Semi Finals.<br />
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Leaving the Franklin D. Roosevelt stadium in Rhinebeck, NY, I knew the next game would be on October 31, 2018. That would present a bit of a situation in our house.. I was feeling a bit conflicted. As I sat in the front seat of the car on our way home, both of my girls said they'd like to give up Halloween to go watch you play. They wanted to continue the journey of supporting you.. Coming from an 8 & 10 year old basically saying "you're more important to them than candy" is saying you rank up there in their books... you are role models, keep that in mind! And, I'll say our job as parents look pretty incredible, my heart certainly exploded with pride and a little yeeesssss might've been mumbled from my lips.<br />
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Wednesday, October 31, I stood at the Halloween parade at Lee Road Elementary taking photos of the little ones, anxiously awaiting to leave for Middletown, Faller Field 5 pm!<br />
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As I stood looking onward at the little ones so adorable, one little girl says ...<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: , , , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit;">"aww look you have a ladybug on you". And, then </span><span style="color: #1d2129;">squealed</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit;"> in excitement... there's 2 on you! The last time I had someone ohhing over a ladybug that landed on me was when I was filming Flea Market Flip, and everyone said it was my lucky sign I'd win. Well, today as the little girl was oohhhing, I said "that's my sign of good luck to the Cornwall boys"!</span></span><br />
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Gagnon playing outstanding defense against this tough Vestal team. Just didn't give up, and played a crucial game.<br />
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Watching the dynamic duo of Pean and Gagnon in the back shutting down goal attempts was just spectacular.<br />
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The first half of the game was, hmm, best way to put it...scary! The second half the boys played well, held off any goals, yet came up scoreless. There were a few moments that became downright nail-biters, one ball that looked like it was in for Cornwall, but wasn't. So many missed opportunities.<br />
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However, both teams came up short. Soooo OT here we come. I am not even a parent to these boys, and my heart was struggling...<br />
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BUT, I had a glimpse into my day earlier as we waited for the teams to make their way back onto the field.<br />
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The day I filmed the sell day of Flea Market Flip, it was a struggle all day, it was cold, rainy, not a lot of people came into the flea market. We somehow managed to sell our items, not knowing how we'd do, it was close going into the ending of the day, but I remembered...<br />
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.....the ladybug!<br />
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The picture from our buy day that everyone said was my lucky bug...<br />
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Not long into extra time, a penalty kick was set up by Cam and Chris.. What could they possibly be coming up with?<br />
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This is a moment #4 Jaiden Pean will remember for a very long time. It was absolutely gorgeous, and the shot that sealed the fate of the game!<br />
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Ladybugs... I believe! It happened so fast... I am so happy I caught this shot for this moment in time. The one thing I learned about soccer...it happens fast & big plays happen quick. If you're ever at a game with me, you'll notice I rarely sit. I can't. I pace. Even when I coach..I pace.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a hard fought match that went into OT. These boys didn't give up a<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">nd brought home a win!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am beyond proud for them. For their parents, all of the years watching them play and growing into the incredible young men they are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been a rough season for soccer. We had many games that were moved because of the wet/poor field conditions. I am blessed the games got moved to Mount Saint Mary College, and I </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">was able to catch games. I was loving watching this team. A couple of the boys caught my eye, their playing style. I got to the point I didn't want to miss a game. I grew attached! In the end, even though I complained our boys (& girls) were missing playing on our home fields, I am glad it happened & I started catching games at the Mount... Things happen for a reason!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next stop post season was a few days later.. Knowing how far these boys came, unexpectedly I believe, many supporters traveled to watch as they took on Section 1 Somers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Including our Cornwall Crazies...</span><br />
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This time you played a team better than you, but you never gave up. You still left your heart on that field as I saw many times before. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Somers came out bigger, stronger and faster. They were, are, a good team. A tough matchup no doubt.</span><br />
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Congratulations to you Cornwall Dragons Varsity Boys Soccer team...</div>
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<br />Lynn Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423455703452264995.post-26499121711726809862018-11-25T11:29:00.002-05:002018-11-25T11:54:55.650-05:00Road to ChampionshipFriday Night Lights on November 23, 2018, the day after Thanksgiving brought on a whole new feeling for many.<br />
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The stage is set at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY at 3:00 pm est.<br />
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Who ever would've thought this girl from a small West Texas town, Sterling City, would be walking out onto a football field in Upstate New York to photograph a sport she grew up watching & loving since the age of, well, honestly I don't remember.<br />
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Roads to a championship game isn't always easy, it rarely is easy as a matter of fact. Being the best in your state comes with not just the love of the game, but passion, hard work, a bond that's unbreakable, discipline and much dedication. It's a recipe that over the days leading up needs time to perfect.<br />
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Our Cornwall Dragons found that perfect recipe to lead them down an undefeated 2018-2019 season that took them right into the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY.<br />
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They walked away best in the state! Division A State Champs! It was truly history in the making, and an honor to watch. I got to help celebrate something many only dream about.<br />
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How does that feel boys? I only carry an ounce of what you must be feeling that night leading into the following day, days, weeks and months to come.<br />
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EXCEPT... I pretty much feel like I won this with you as I captured this moment of #13 Louie Francese! Enjoy, you deserve it!<br />
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On November 23, 2018 right around 3 pm, I was given an experience that made my heart skip a beat.. Thank you Jason Semo!! I was walked down to the field of the Carrier Dome handed a media pass to be up close & personal with the teams vying for the State Title!<br />
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My heart is simply filled with gratitude that I was able to snap many photo memories for this group of kids and their parents.<br />
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As a little girl football filled our home.. growing up cuddled up in the recliner with daddy on Saturday & Sunday after spending Friday night under the lights watching our High School teams, cheering for those that the young look up to in hopes to play under those big lights one day. It's a dream...<br />
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Being handed a pass to walk along the field was only something that 6 year old little girl could only dream about! AND, at the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP game! WHAT!?!<br />
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As the game began, I watched as four of our Cornwall boys walked out onto the field by a ref to introduce themselves to their opponent.<br />
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I could hear 8 heartbeats pounding.. adrenaline and excitement was filling the air. What's in your heart young man? Is this what you had once envisioned and now living?<br />
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I can't even begin to understand what must be going through the minds of the many young man standing on the turf field playing a game they love so much, in front of so many that drove hours to watch them (or those watching on TV/Computer), cheer them on in a beautiful, large stadium.<br />
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Isn't this what we all aspire to be? The best at what we love!<br />
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Amin Woods.. kiddo keep up the amazing work. As I watched you play while leaving your heart on the field, I was reminded of watching a kid play when I was not even in my teens. His name was Abel Garcia, from Sterling City, Texas, a small West Texas oil & ranching community.<br />
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The kid could run, and break tackles like a bull... head down and barreling through! You captured that memory perfectly for me!!<br />
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Watching you brought floods of memories, breaking tackles left & right. Your size is deceiving, short yet brick like...just as Abel was, a true force. Many of my photos are of you, I guess rushing for 204 yards on 34 carries would probably explain it. Thank you for taking me back to some of my fondest memories as a child!<br />
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Aidan Semo... WOW! You give Cornwall, no the entire state, a show to watch. You really bring a calming, humble energy to the field. As a sports fan, it's mesmerizing and something I can't wait to see as you continue to grow!<br />
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Taking a step back looking for a pass, only to make that unexpected leap to run for a carry. Not only is it fun to watch, it brings that heart racing excitement that entrances your audience.<br />
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It's profound to watch as you & Amin work together behind your line. A tremendous amount of teamwork!<br />
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We, Cornwall, watched hopeful as you continued to work hard for something you wanted so badly. We wanted it for you too!<br />
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We continued to cheer you on as We Believe You Will Win...<br />
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The defense came out in the forth quarter and just wrecked havoc, showing who owned that carrier dome field. Shane O'Dea harassing this quarterback, and just playing an overall amazing game.<br />
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The entire group of the 2018-2019 Cornwall Dragon football team should be proud. You overcame obstacles, and showed that you are strong competitors with big hearts. I can only hope in years from now a group of young men can look back on this & still feel a tear well up in their eyes.<br />
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What a great feeling for this small West Texas town girl to be standing on the Carrier Dome field under the Friday Night Lights watching you bring home the first STATE title!<br />
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48 minutes can seem like a lifetime as you battle for something dreams are made of.. not knowing who will walk away as the winner. But, then the moment when the opposing team realizes the chances have just become slim as #13 Francese starts to make that run back down the field...<br />
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The last 1:00 minute of the game was the most heart stopping, intense part of the entire 48 minutes..<br />
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C'mon boys, drama much!?!<br />
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Denying you this win was just not an option on today's agenda! You proved your hearts desires couldn't & wouldn't be rejected today! That kids is what hard work is all about!<br />
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And, then that moment in the last few seconds when you realize you're going home as the Champions!<br />
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Capturing it all.. all.of.it brings so much love, pride and admiration to my soul. You boys taught me something today, to not give up on dreams, and to just GO FOR IT!<br />
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To watch as they celebrate with each other, the smiles, tears, hugs... It's all so breathtaking from this side of the lens!<br />
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Matt Raynor.. this moment will forever be etched into my heart! The innocence and sincerity of the mere shock when your name was called was priceless!<br />
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Coach Holzapple you deserve this win! To walk in the shoes you've walked over the last several months, and to handle this with such grace is commendable! Congratulations!<br />
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And, then you catch a moment like this, and realize just how deep this runs!<br />
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Our girls cheered for their players, the fans chanted "you can't do that" when the opponents caused a foul, and "We Believe You Can Win"... A night for many to remember for a lifetime.<br />
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Many families traveled, some stayed home to watch with family & friends on the live stream, or on Facebook Live via my awesome, crazy fun friend Nicole...<br />
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We were LOUD, we are not sorry if we woke you. We are sorry, however, if you were unaware of this once in a lifetime, history making parade, and we woke you! But, we ARE proud!<br />
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