Article February 28, 2011 Issue

Soccer, ski slopes, and a swing dance

By Kimberly Sheasley

Last winter, I had the opportunity to play on an indoor soccer team. I absolutely love soccer and have played for over 12 years. To me, the sport is about giving of yourself and demanding dominion over limitations. 

While playing an indoor game one day, I attempted to kick the ball but ended up landing on my foot the wrong way. I heard a loud cracking noise. The pain was severe, and with only seconds left in the game I limped off the field to sit on the bench. As I fought through the tears, my teammate next to me on the bench supported me and started to quietly sing a hymn from the Christian Science Hymnal that begins, “Shepherd, show me how to go” (Mary Baker Eddy, No. 304). This prayer helped me calm my fear and listen to God.

After the game ended, I found that I couldn’t put any pressure on my right foot. My house mom from my dorm helped me to the school’s Campus House, where the nurses examined my ankle and wrapped it for me. Although it was difficult to get around, that evening I ended up putting off praying about the problem, hoping it would go away with time. But the next morning, my ankle was bruised and swollen, and it took me twice as long as normal to get ready for school. 

About the author

Kimberly Sheasley is a senior in high school at The Principia in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to playing soccer, she also loves to ski and run cross-country.

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