As I sat watching game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs (Congratulations St Louis Blues) last night I couldn’t help but think of every proud hockey mom watching her boy play in the biggest game and biggest stage of their career; and it got me thinking.
I thought of all the immense sacrifices that are made (I could really use a new MK bag), the lack of sleep (I really need a solid 9 hours, and to be home from the rink by 8 pm), the mileage on the car (Poor Caravan never saw this coming), the dwindling bank account ($500, $500, $500, $500, $500, $500 x 2), the amount of poutine eaten (but God I love Poutine), the smelly hotel rooms as equipment is airing out (no words required), frozen toes and frozen noses (why are the heaters not on in January?). Pacing around the rink for 90 mins prior to game time (this is where the Poutine is eaten). Painfully watching the last minute of a 2-1 game with an extra attacker (literally holding my breath, literally). And, of course so.much.more, but…..I wouldn’t change it for the world!
I thought about all the amazing moments (too many to count!). The tears in my eyes watching the gold medals be placed around the neck of my child (I still tear up every time). Our fans yelling out my child’s name and whooping them up after an amazing save (tendy support is always needed). Overcoming adversity and showing a new crowd that you belong (hard work always pays off). Winning a huge game and teammates racing over for goalie hugs (melts me). Winning a medal game after an 11-round shootout (I will remember this forever). I thought about the guts and courage it takes my kids to place that mask over their face and do whatever it takes, and …. I wouldn’t change it for the world!
Most importantly I thought about how moms support the dreams and aspirations of their young athletes. I thought about how incredibly lucky I am to be a sports mom. I thought about how blessed I am to be on this wild and crazy ride. I thought about how I will continue this journey for as long as my athletes have desire and passion, and of course… I wouldn’t change it for the world!
Last night, I thought about all these moms, not only in Boston at the game, but across the globe. These amazing passionate hockey moms, and I know we would not change it for the world! To Hockey Moms everywhere – here’s to you and these unbelievable / memorable moments! It’s always, ALWAYS worth it! I wouldn’t change it for the world!
“Hockey is like love; full of emotions, full of surprises, full of happiness, full of heartbreak, and full of the unexpected”
-My own quote-June 13, 2019
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