Hello all!

Today I woke up at 6:30 and headed down to the lobby to read some devotionals and write some emails.  The team had a good hour and a half practice and it was good getting to know all of the guys.  I already knew most of them but not very well.  Lots of different nationalities are represented on this team and include......1 from Mexico, 1 from The Netherlands, 2 from Sweden, 1 from Scotland, 1 from Argentina and 2 Americans.  All of them except for me now reside in Florida.  Let's go Midwest!!!  Most of them played the pro tour at one time but Michael Pernfors, our number one player once reached the finals of the French Open losing to Mats Wilander.  Everyone on the team is down to earth and most have a great sense of humor.  It's fun hanging out and someone is always making a wise crack or telling a joke.  It adds to a loose and relaxed atmosphere.  A perfect one for success!

After practice, I took a shower and headed out to visit one of my favorite churches in the world......La Sagrada Familia.  I'm sorry I haven't been able to post pictures on this blog but if you have a chance to google this church, you should.  It's amazing!  The church has been around for over 100 hundred years and they are still not finished building it!!! It is supposed to finally be completed sometime after 2024.  One side of the church looks like a sandcastle and shows scenes of Jesus birth.  The other side of the church has a more modern look and depicts the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Truly awesome!

After my church tour, I headed back to the host club and our team conducted a clinic for special needs adults in Barcelona.  It was really great seeing how excited these people got playing tennis with us.  Some had trouble even making contact with the ball but others were really good and got really competitive.  I'm glad had the opportunity to do this.  It's always great to give back especially in a sport that has been so good to me.

Tonight, we had one of our official Potter Cup dinners at the club where we will be playing our matches.  We all had to dress up in our official Ties and Jackets.  It was a nice event with lots of toasts and speeches.  We all had a good time but I also think everyone is excited about starting play in the morning.  Enough of all the festivities......it's time to get down to business!  Belgium is the first country on the schedule.   Wish us luck for tomorrow!