We had a scare Tuesday evening that had me shaking long after it was over. Ellexa is playing soccer again this year. However, in Georgia soccer is similar to breathing, everyone does it. There are over 1,500 students that participate in the league. It’s taken very seriously and therefore she has practice twice a week. A practice that takes place on the same field every week; the same field she plays her games on. Very convenient, considering the number of participants.
This Tuesday I dropped her off and watched her as she arrived to her practice field and then continued on to a swing set within the same park, for my other 3 children to play while we waited. When practice was nearing it’s end, we all headed toward Ellexa’s field. On the way Jaxton spotted a cart selling pop and had an extreme meltdown over the fact that he could not have a Pepsi. I sent Jalen on to get Ellexa and gathered the flailing 2 year old into my one arm that wasn’t already being occupied by our dear but very heavy, one year old. After some time Jalen returned only to report he couldn’t find Ellexa. Same field every week, "How hard is it to find your sister?" I snap. Then I attempt to find her myself only to discover he was right, no Ellexa. Considering the no-Pepsi pit stop, we were now late picking her up, so I called the coach’s cell phone. No answer. Now I’m a bit worried. I call Drew to come stay with the other kids, so I can do a more thorough job of hunting for our misplaced 8 year old.
Practice has now been over for 30 minutes, I’ve searched every field in the park and called the coach at least ten times and NOTHING! So many scary things are going through my head; I’m not even being rational. Rationality is far gone. 40 minutes into our search, I’m talking over with Drew how I think it’s time to call the police and a call breaks in, it’s the coach, "Hey, we’ve got Ellexa here. Where are you?" Again more emotions flooding my brain, but mostly relief. Apparently, I missed an email notifying the parents that practice would start at one field and then move to another park within walking distance. Not a location I had checked. Lots of kisses later and many tears me have our baby home safe and sound!
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Sara i do feel horrible for you that would be scary! but i think i have to agree with Rach i was left anywhere from department stores to basketball practice. Infact i remember you going in labor for Ellexa and mom and dad thought it would be more important to be at the hospital watching you in pain then to pick me up. after waiting an hour after practice dad finally asked the coach to take me home … some how dad felt as though taking me home was the coaches responsiblity! Im we still have Ellexa though
First off ((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
That is so scarry and I am sohappy things turned out great!!!!
Bth, That picture of her is GORGEOUS!!!
I HATE that feeling. The feeling when all the blood drains from your face and the most terrible thoughts occupy your mind. I am thankful that it was just a misunderstanding. In the midst of it, your mind wants to tell you that a misunderstanding is all that it can be but it too hard not to focus on the “what ifs”. Breathe and thank God!
It’s no wonder we all turned out so independent. I went quite a few years thinking “home sickness” was some kind of virus.
I wasn’t that non-chalant, . . was I? Ok, so your Mom and I didn’t balance each other in the areas of being over-protective. Ok, neither of us worry or get anxious very easily
Notice Dad had many examples of this happening to us! It was a regular ocassion in the Deckrow household. Mom and Dad never even missed us, until one of the siblings would speak up…”Where’s —–?” Dad would just turn the car around and pick up whoever was missing.
Atleast you know to worry!
Holy cow. I would have passed out. My heart too was beating a mile a minute while I was reading this. Thank God she’s home safe.
That is so scary, but I totally understand what you felt. I went though something similar this summmer with my oldest child. Scared me to death. Glad she is ok!
Sara: What an introduction to the big city and all of its issues. I can’t even imagine how hard you heart was pounding. We at least lost you at Chi Chi’s where we left you, and Aaron at the Car wash where we left him. I bet you check all the plans before you drop our precious little bundle of joy off at next bone crusher game.
Oh my gosh.. what a scare.. and its such a messed up world that of course all those horrible thoughts would go through your head they would go through mine too.. I am glad she is safe and sound and just a slight miscommunication..
i’m all teary and my heart is pounding fast just reading this….we’ve all had those terror-stricken moments… but what a happy ending!!
Oh Sara, that is just awful!! I would have been just as worried! I am so glad everything is okay!