This is a back-to-school story for  teachers and coaches.

My sister has been involved with the Pecos swim program for a very long time and is seriously flunking retirement now with her continued passion for the sport and the kids.

Many years ago, there was a young swimmer whose family could not afford some of the “extras” that other families could.  (Actually, this happens more often that you might think.)  As coaches and teachers do, she quietly provided such things as team tee shirts for this boy who promised he would pay her back one day.

The swimmers do a lot of dry land training in addition to the hundreds of hours spent in the pool.  Weight training plays a part, and after about 30 years, this bench was seriously in need of repairs.  Joannie posted this picture on the Pecos community site and asked if anyone had any used ones she could buy for the team.Very soon, she received a message from that “boy” and his wife who are now busy raising a family of their own in San Antonio:

“Coach Capshaw, I think those benches were there when I was. We would love to help. If you will post (or message us) a picture of what would work best, we can order it on Amazon and have it shipped to you or up to the pool. Tim”

Two brand new benches are now on the way.

You never know what you may be modeling in the classroom or on sports fields.  Maybe a handwork ethic.  Maybe to be kind and have a generous heart.  Maybe to see the needs of others and do something.  And when you have a student who grows up to exhibit these qualities, you know it was worth it.