Injured

Chandler broke her ankle about a week ago. She was playing a game and a defender came around and kicked her the outside of her right ankle, right where that bone is. She said to me, "If I were wearing ankle guards, I would probably be fine right now." Gee, imagine that?

I remember watching her, going to goal and then being stopped right outside the box, there was a mild scuffle and I saw the player kick at the ball from behind her. Chandler went down - and before crying out in pain, stuck her foot out and got a pay-back hit of her own. Of course, the referee only saw her retaliating, said to the Coach - who happens to be her Dad - "The other girl didn't even touch her."

Tell that to my insurance company who gets to bill an emergency room visit, a temporary cast, crutches, xrays, PCP appointments, and Specialty Orthopod appointments. Oh, and tell that to my kid. She is not  happy, she is bitter, and boy, is she pissed.

The worst thing is that the biggest month of soccer is starting: February. It is Cal Cup, and Nationals, and Scouts. She is in denial and believes she will play Nationals at the end of the month. Or maybe, she is not in denial, and is just determined. Either way, I am curious to see if it is all talk, or not. She has always been such a strong-willed girl when she sets her mind to something. I have no doubt she will keep me on my toes. After all, the phrase "I can't" has never been allowed in this family!