So tonight we had tickets to the Blue's hockey game. The game plan was that I was going to take the boys to the game and Craig was going to meet us there later into the game, after he got done with a dinner meeting he had for work. I was so excited to have a date with my baby boys. The boys talked about hockey all day today. They were just as excited as I was.
We got to Scottrade Center about an hour before the game started. Walked over to our section of the arena and walked towards out seats. Panic started to set in with Christian. There was a previous Blues/Oilers game going on the jumbo trons and the volume was loud, but not that loud, yet. He was starting to cry in fear and he didn't want to go down the aisle to our row, he just wanted to stand against the back wall. The only thing I could think to do was pick him up and make him come sit in the seat. I couldn't just let him stand in the aisle, and Daniel was anxious to sit and start to eat. So that's what I did. I picked him up and carried him to our seats. He was kicking, screaming, crying, panicking over the noise and the lights. He was terrified and I was beginning to cry in frustration. I thought we were over this! I called Craig immediately and told him he needed to get there ASAP.
Immediately, three of the female employees came over to see what they could do to help me. They got the boys some hot dogs, which Daniel started to scarf down, but Christian couldn't calm down. He got out of my arms and raced back up to the top. One of the ladies was standing up there, Sarah. He clung to her and wouldn't let her go. She said she was going to carry him over to the stair area and find him some ear plugs if I wanted to get Daniel and come meet her over there. Jennifer, one of the other employees offered to watch her sections and Sarah's sections while Sarah assisted us.
Sarah took us over to the security guards that gave us ear plugs, but Christian hates people touching his ears, so that wouldn't work. She then took us up to the Bud Light Zone, which was like a secluded restaurant area where we got see the ice rink, but with reduced noise and lights. It was more enclosed. As soon as we got up there, Christian calmed down. He stopped crying, and he eventually was willing to go over and watch the players warm up on the ice. Craig finally got there and he stayed with Christian up in the Bud Light Zone while I took Daniel back to our seats to watch the game.
I was so completely overwhelmed by the kindness of these ladies. They went so far and above the scope of their jobs to help me and help us enjoy the game. I'm use to people staring at us, getting dirty looks or even them saying something but never has anyone ever offered to help me or make sure everything was ok. Imagine the overwhelming feeling of 3 people rushing to my aid. They were so kind and I'm not sure what I would have done had they not helped me.
Christian eventually slowly made it down from the BL Zone back down to our seats. The ladies came over every few minutes to make sure the boys were ok and make sure we had everything we needed. They made sure we got to enjoy the game. They made sure we enjoyed our evening.
They truly cared and were beyond kind to us. I just couldn't begin to thank them enough for what they did for our family this evening. They didn't judge, they were quick to help.
I think I cried in joy the whole way home. My heart of over filled with gratefulness for these women and for God placing these perfect souls in the right spot tonight to help me. I also got a little dose of humble pie, as I don't accept help easily, but I was in a situation where I really needed it, especially since I'm only 6 weeks out from my shoulder surgery, and I have limited movement in my right shoulder.
Thank you so so much to Sarah, Jennifer and Barb from sections 117, 118 and 119!! (And hopefully they'll get to see this, as we exchanged information and I made new friends. :)
Romans 12:10 says 'Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves'
These ladies did just that tonight. Thank you again for your amazing acts of kindness to my family tonight!!
As for Daniel, he loved every minute of the game. He clapped and cheered and ate his little heart out. Luckily we were sitting in the club seats, so Daniel could eat as much as he wanted (boy I sure hope he doesn't expect that every time!! LOL). He ended up eating a hot dog, a bag of chips, 3 ice creams, a half of box of popcorn and drank a bottle of water. I don't know where the kid puts it!! We had an amazing time tonight!
And for anyone who knows my children, they fall asleep anywhere!! Yes, Daniel crashed in 3rd period. He snuggled up in my arms an fell asleep. :)
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