My birthday was on Thanksgiving Day this year, only happens about every 7 years or so. But this was my 65th birthday, a special day indeed. It was a special couple of days.
My own quiet time was spent in gratitude and a silent prayer to God for giving me more time and more grace than I ever thought I would have. Then a wonderful dinner with daughter Danielle, son-in-law Steve and grandsons Colton and Collin. They are just now starting to say grace and learn what the word thankful means. We were interrupted about 4 times during dinner as Collin, the three year old would ask each of us "What else are you thankful for?" It was endearing and warmed my heart, I will filled up with love all day.
Then Friday was here and the semi-finals for Williams Field High School versus Notre Dame was upon us. Since Coach Campbell is head coach at Williams Field this is a football family and today would be the game that could take us to the finals.
I got there a little late and the score was tied 7-7. I have loved sports and football since I was a little girl, and I still get loud, anxious, well actually I am quite the screamer when I get into the game. But I love it. I don't know who was screaming louder Danielle or myself.
The game went back and forth throughout. The score with about 3 minutes left was 49-42. We are ahead. Notre Dame scores and the score is 49-48. With only seconds on the clock they go for the 2 point conversion, our defense holds and we win 49-48.
My heart was in my throat, my legs were sore from jumping up and down, and my throat was dry from screaming. I hugged whomever was in hugging distance whether they wanted a hug or not. And my daughter, expecting her third son was not able to be contained. Really I thought she was going to go into labor.
An awesome win for a great son, husband, coach, father,and son-in-law. It was just one of those moments you never forget. They will play for the championship next weekend at the ASU stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
Thank you to the players, parents, coaches, coaches wives, children, grandparents, and friends of Friday night football...A great season...and saving the best for last...See you on December 4th for the championship game. GO WILLIAMS FIELD HIGH SCHOOL BLACKHAWKS!!!!!
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