It was so different

I got my nap in.  Yay!!!  I needed it after a full week of work dealing with teenagers.

This evening was the first football game of the season.  Thankfully, it rained this afternoon but everything dried up before the game.  Catherine had to show our tickets to even be allowed to drive into the parking lot.  We then were only allowed to sit in certain spots.  I was watching the kids play football, and cheer, and play their instruments, and honestly, my heart broke a little.  It broke for me personally, because I miss these students soooo much.  I will always, always be grateful to our friend who has given me this income opportunity, but it doesn't mean I'm not sad that I can't be working here.  My heart broke for the seniors who are missing so many things this year.  Yes, they are able to do their activities tonight, but they aren't in classes with their friends and there won't be homecoming or so many other things.  There aren't big crowds at their games to cheer them on.  Senior night was tonight instead of the end of the season, because we all know next week isn't guaranteed.  I couldn't help but think how grateful I was to be allowed to attend because I am a participant's parent, but it still stinks.  I was sad that I don't get to be involved with the band.  I miss getting to know the kids.

I know at the end of the day, life is okay.  We are blessed.  I am lucky in so many ways.  But life was also pretty darn good before, and I pray that we can all find a way to get rid of this darn virus.