Episode #11
More Than a Coach's Wife: How Dorathy Law Helped Me Find Belonging
Sometimes the people who change our lives don't do it with a big speech. Sometimes, they simply keep showing up. In this episode of Beneath the Surface , I sit down with Dorothy Law, someone who became an important part of my life during some of my most difficult years. When I arrived at Layton Christian Academy as a rough seventh grader, I was carrying a lot that people couldn't see. I was struggling to adjust, struggling to trust people, and trying to figure out where I belonged. Dorathy saw something in me before I was able to see it in myself. She would show up at school with little squishy balls from Walmart, often with smiley faces on them, reminding me to smile. At the time, I didn't understand why she kept doing it. Eventually, those small gestures became something much bigger - a reminder that someone cared, someone was paying attention, and someone believed there was more to me than the struggles people saw. We talk about soccer, family, trust, belonging, mentorship, and the relationship that continued long after my time at LCA ended. From middle school to college and beyond, Dorathy and her family continued to support my journey, even traveling to watch me play. This conversation is about the people who see potential in us before we see it ourselves. Hosted by DeJay Lester. Thanks for listening to Beneath the Surface. If this episode resonated with you, make sure to follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Watch full episodes on YouTube and follow for updates: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqMpSxgC5JtRe_-T39qhPxZcZyKrtE82Q
