BEFORE I could even post about football season beginning and how excited we all are, and BEFORE I could take pictures of you in your Lone Peak 8th grade uniform throwing some touchdown passes or intercepting on the defense, and BEFORE I could even register in my brain that the season had begun...... you get hurt.Ok, alright, in all fairness, it didn't happen until late in the 4th quarter, after all of those things had already taken place, but still.
Zach's team was on their way to their first victory of the season when a player from the opposite team crashed through and tackled Zach. We in the stands knew something was wrong because if Zach goes down, he doesn't stay down for long. This "down" was different though, and the longer we waited the more nervous I grew. I'll freely admit it. I'm not proud. I'm the worst "owie mom" in the world. I absolutely HATE it when my kids get hurt. Many things begin to happen to me: my brain suddenly quits working, I get sick to my stomach, and I freeze up completely. I just don't like owies, period. When Zach was finally helped off the field, we could see that it was his knee. I felt so bad because he was in a terrible amount of pain and I just wanted to cry for him. A visit to the orthopedic hospital revealed that he had a torn MCL (whatever that means). I just know that I'm supposed to be happy it's not an ACL and that things could be worse. The doctor said he's out for 6 weeks (we'll see about that) and that he's in a brace and on crutches for the first little while. I must admit though, I shouldn't feel TOO terribly bad for him. He's been showered with more ice cream, peaches, cookies and attention from friends and neighbors than I can count. His injury is going to affect MY waistline. Grandma and Grandpa Allred drove down last night with a cookie bouquet that read, "Bounce back soon, Zach". And I wholeheartedly agree. Bounce back soon Zach!
6 comments:
So sorry! That doesn't sound like fun. Both for you and him!
Oh my! We feel for ya Zach. Ryan had a very similar thing happen to him last Thursday. He will have surgery on Sept 8th to hopefully repair (not remove)part of a damaged meniscus. MCL, I believe, is a lot worse. Good luck and hope you get better soon. Oh, and what's even more painful? Weber got spanked! BADLY. And Gretchen...it's so fun to watch our boys play, isn't it. UNTIL they go down. I'm so glad Dean was there to keep a level head or I would probably have freaked out. And ya know what else? I had JUST PAID all his fees THAT MORNING! And you know it aint cheap. Hope your family is well and happy otherwise.
Love, the Mossi's
UGGGGGG!!!!! I am so sorry. Sometimes I wonder how stuff like this doesn't happen more often in the contact sports. Especially, when you have a kid,(like Zach,) with no fear and doesn't hold back! From what I've learned of Zach- he will take this challenge on and WILL "bounce back soon!" I feel bad for his team! I'm sure they are just as disappointed to see their star player go down. Ugggggggg...
p.s. I am the same way when watching my kids. I can hardly watch Mckay's matches. I usually have one or both eyes closed the entire time. I think mom's are allowed to be wimps when it comes to watching insane sports.:)
Oh no, that's such a bummer! Hope your Zach feels better soon!
What??? That totally stinks for Zach! Man... their team will be in a heap of trouble without him... I'm sure he is bummed (Brook probably more so!!!) but better now than his senior year in high school, right?! We wish you a speedy recovery- don't push it... you'll just be out longer if you don't take care of yourself. Do EXACTLY what your docs say and you'll be good to go in no time!
I don't know what's wrong with me but reading that got me a little teary! It must be a mom thing! I hope he gets well faster then expected so he can play a few more games this season!!!!!
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