What a rainy afternoon we had yesterday! And of course, Soccer Chick had a game. Murphy’s Law (or rather AuburnChick’s Luck). Here’s what it looked like when we arrived at the fields:
I felt so bad for the girls, but it’s part of what you sign up for with this game. Sometimes I wish that Soccer Chick had picked a different sport to participate in…table tennis, for instance. You’re almost always inside and dry and warm with table tennis. But, she picked soccer, so outside is where we stay…rain or shine…hot or cold.
Fortunately, the rain stopped before the game began, and I got to see this:
It was beautiful! It reminded me of the double rainbow the whole family saw two years ago when we were on our way to the city where Soccer Chick had her knee surgery. That was the most incredible sight I’d ever seen, and the timing was perfect as we were all dreading what we were facing. I love that God created the rainbow as a reminder that He loves us and remembers us in the midst of the storms of our lives.
Anyhow…back to my story…
The game began, and the opponent really did give a valiant effort. It’s always interesting to watch games against local schools. We know many of the players. Such was the case last night as we watched a couple of girls in particular. They are bright shining stars on their team. One of them played soccer with Rockin’ Rooster. Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve secretly determined that he will marry her. She’s such a cutie.
Despite their best efforts, Soccer Chick’s team was too much for them, and we scored one goal after another. Soccer Chick was hungry for her own goal. She is a very unselfish player though, often passing the ball to the person who has the best shot. But she got off a few shots of her own. You could see how badly she wanted it. Defenders do not get many opportunities to score.
Soccer Chick did, though, and boy was it a beauty! She kicked a hard shot that I would have ducked from, and there was no way the keeper was going to stop it from going in.
I yelled so loudly and jumped up and down. What a great feeling! I was so happy for her!
The game continued. The parents were watching from behind our team’s bench…unusual, but there was a covered shelter behind us, and we wanted to be able to take cover in case the rain made another appearance.
All of a sudden, I heard someone say, “Soccer Chick is hurt.”
Oh no! This is my biggest fear when she’s out there playing. After all she went through, emotionally and physically, with her torn ACL, I would be devastated if she was sidelined again. I anxiously looked for her and finally spotted her sprinting off the field.
Well, at least I knew her knees were okay.
She announced, as she ran off the field, “I really have to go to the bathroom.”
Oh my goodness! The relief I felt was overwhelming. Everyone laughed hysterically. It was the first time she’d ever done this.
However, she proceeded to stay in the bathroom…five minutes, ten minutes. I went in to check on her, and she was sick. Poor baby. The game ended, and still no Soccer Chick.
Finally, about ten minutes after the last whistle, she hurried out of the bathroom, saying, “Mama, take me home now.”
She had a desperate look in her eyes.
Poor baby. After scoring her goal, she couldn’t even enjoy it.
She’s still not quite better, but she did get up and go to school. Fortunately, I’m subbing at her school, so if she needs anything, I’m right here.
It was an interesting night, to say the least. At least she got her goal and validation from within and those around her that she still “has it.”
You go Baby.
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