Pride

According to Dictionary.com;
pride–noun
1.a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
2.
the state or feeling of being proud.

According to Sandi;
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I don't know whats more stressful. Being the mom of a goalie or being the coach of the goalie. I am both her mom and coach and each and every game raises my blood pressure ten fold. I worry. Its so isolated in that small net, far away from team members, coaches and screaming parents in the stand. She's in a world of her own out there. I try and make eye contact every few minutes from the coaches bench, looking for a sign. Is she scared? exhilerated? frustrated? focused? I would have prefered she choose a less stressful position, perhaps a second line defensemen. Less pressure, less visability. It was never my choice. From the time she was 5 years old, she knew she wanted to be a goalie. She is strong. I always knew that but I never realized how strong she really is. When I do make eye contact, her face is serious and very focused. I catch my breath and wait...wait for that all important sign that everything is ok. And there it is. She holds her hand up and a wide grin spreads out over her beautiful face. She's telling me; Don't stress mom. I am exactly where I belong.