Proud Moment!

Calli's first soccer game of the season was awesome. It was one of those games where the teams were well matched and it got pretty heated at times. You can tell it's a great game when the yellow cards start coming out.  It was a pretty physical game but Calli doesn't give an inch she fights for that ball every time.  During one play, there was a swarm of about 5 girls all going after the ball, it was so crowded that you couldn't really see what was going on or who had the ball after what seemed like forever Calli came out of the pack getting elbowed and pushed but WITH the ball. It was so cool.  Towards the end of the game it was 1-0 for the other team. We had about a minute left in the game when we got fouled in the goalie box which means we get a  penalty kick and chance to tie the game with just one of our players and their goalie.  We about came off our seats when we heard Nick (Calli's coach) yell from the side lines "Calli, take the kick."  You could see her shaking as she walked up to the line.  I don't know who was more nervous Calli or Adam and I.  She gave it all she had and kicked the ball to the left side of the net just like they had practiced in drills. The goalie dove and caught it.  Calli didn't end up making the goal but bless her heart I was more proud of her then watching her attempt that shot then I would have been had she made it.  Of course, Calli didn't see it that way and was upset with herself. But with much praise from her team mates and family she is fine, looks at it as a lesson learned and is looking forward to her next time "on the line."  Way to go Calli. You are such a great example to all who know you.