No check life?
I play hockey. It’s great exercise. It’s a fun sport. I play in a no check league but it doesn’t always mean that there will be no checking. When I’m the recipient of an illegal check I confront the offender. The offender told me that I’m old and shouldn’t be playing, I would just get hurt. I told him to think about that while he was serving a two minute penalty. If he followed the rules no one would get hurt. Unfortunately, we all are free willed. While hockey has a no checking from behind rule, especially along the boards (the lower part surrounding the rink), it still happens. This month it has happened to two high school students. The consequences are more than a two minute penalty or even a major penalty. Two young people are trying to find feeling in their body. The verdict isn’t in on Jenna but the prognosis for Jack is that he’ll never walk again. As “officials” and others try to get a “handle” on it, there are so many thoughts that it seems nothing can be done. But that’s wrong something can be done. While I think about Jack and Jenna, I also think about the ones who put them there. How long will they serve their penalties? Just like Jack and Jenna, they will probably live with it the rest of their lives.
When the International Olympic committee changed the rules for hockey, there was an outcry. Yet, hockey during the Olympics was some of the best hockey you will ever see.
It’s time for some changes. For those of you playing the game of life, stay out of the penalty box!
Tags: Church, Culture, God, Hope, Overcoming Obstacles, Purpose/Meaning, Serving Others, Significance
