On our way to the playoffs???

It’s too early for me to be saying that, at least out loud.  I am hopeful.  Yes that will mean practices will continue. The long weeks will continue. But so will the excitement.  Excitement.

I get so worked up for these games. So much so, I fail to check battery life of various electronics.  So imagine my disappointment when I pull out the camcorder and press the power button.  Nothing. Black. It was dead. I missed capturing a great game on film. The team was hot. Elliott had four great tackles.  Three interceptions that were run for touchdowns.  Just amazing.  The final score was 54-0.  I was hoping the other team would score at least but our players did not give them a break.  Now you understand my disappointment.  The weather was rainy, then not, then rainy.  So maybe it was okay that the battery was dead and I missed taping it. I can say, the battery will be charged and I’ll be taping this Saturday’s game.  Count on it.  I intentionally left the camera home because I had the camcorder.  Double disappointment.

Elliott and John went home after the game.  Elliott said he had a headache and he was hit a few places that he did not tell us about until he got home. I was working the concession stand but had to answer the cell a few times. Here I am worrying because he has a headache and then he calls and tells me his hand hurts as well as his leg.   What?  Mom is in worry mode now.  His hand got smashed and was bruised. 

Me: When did that happen? Why did you not tell a coach?

Elliott: It was at the end of the game. So I played the last few minutes.

Is you headache better?

Yes.

You can put some ice on the hand? Can you move your fingers okay?

            Yes and I’ll get the ice.  How long?

5-10 minutes then take it off. Call me later. Did you get hit in the head? How’s your headache.

            No. It’s better.

Does it hurt  at all?

            No.

Okay. Call me later. You had a great game.  Eat some dinner. I love you!

I missed two calls.  I had Olivia call him back and ask him about his headache and hand. He said he was fine.  Meanwhile, I worry and want to go home to check on him.

The third game started and I watched Olivia cheer. I also talked with Elliott a few times.  He called to check on the result of the 9-10 year old game and to see what the score of the current game was. Again, I asked my questions and he assured me he was fine.

Olivia and I arrived home about 9:15 p.m. and settled in for the night. Elliott was fine.  No headache. He ate a good dinner. His hand had a small bruise on it.  He was okay. I relaxed. 

It’s not just my child that sends me into a mother-worry-mode.  One of Olivia’s classmates was hurt on the field during the last game. He was in pain with an injured knee.  They carried him off the field on a stretcher.  I wanted to cry for him.  I wanted to comfort him.  We prayed for him on the way home and he has been in my prayers since Saturday’s game.  I don’t think he’ll be playing any more this year.  Olivia will be able to give me an update tonight.  We have tough kids that play and unfortunately, some get hurt.  Football is a tough sport.  I pray we don’t have any other injuries this season.