It was so surreal

Last week I drove into Jerusalem (for the second time in one day) with Ely to take MB to physical therapy. Her scoliosis seems not to be getting worse, but she is still in constant back pain.

After the appointment, we drove to pick up NED who had gone to the mall after school.

We all met DB at the Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem. DB joined AFI (American Football International) and appointed himself captain of his own put-together team. They play flag football, which obviously has different rules than regular football, but it’s still a run and pass game.

My girls were amazed how much I knew and understood about the game. “Oh yeah, you grew up with all brothers.”

To use the cliché, “It was so weird,” would be an understatement!

It was surreal!

Sitting there in the bleachers on a cold, crisp fall night, bundled up and still shivering, next to MY DAUGHTERS watching MY SON playing under the lights on the football field.

Remembering those cold night games in high school cheering with all my cheerleading friends as those TJ Patriots ran passes into the end zone. Julius, Mike, Chris, Doug, Tony, Matt – all the guys.

And there was my son, captain of his team, beating the pants off their opponents!

I embarrassed my girls by cheering loudly.

But DB didn’t seem phased by the hug I gave him after the game!

When did high school end and being a parent of high schoolers begin?!



Here’s the write-up DB wrote for the paper. I’m very proud of the last sentence!

Chashmo Jaguars 60 Bulldogs 6
The Chashmo defense wreaked havoc all evening long recording six sacks and many hurries. On offense, Avi E caught six touchdown passes. Despite the lopsided victory, the Chashmo squad recognized the effort and sportsmanship of their opponents following the game.