Mexico 2014: Winning & Success

A hockey game unfolded at the Olympics today and Canada won. My report is not based on seeing the game. On the contrary, I was occupied with my iPad reading Bible chapters and underlining material, preparing to participate in tomorrow night's meeting. But my poolside seat almost abutted the restaurant here which provided enthusiasts televised coverage.

The crowd caused no distraction until the final moments when much untidy yelling and cheering dashed my concentration. I understood it was triggered by a rubber puck entering an approved net. The noise subsided and I returned to my studies. Another howling eruption burst forth signaling an additional puck event. As that wave of disturbance subsided I thought I might reassemble my concentration, but that hope was obliterated by a spontaneous and full length chorus of 'O Canada.'

Naturally, I understand fully the zest a Canadian team's victory stirs in the average crowd of Canadians. On the other hand the mass, off key struggle for the high notes was sufficient to empty the pool. This was followed by a number of older men in bathing suits parading from the restaurant, swinging towels and insulated lunch bags in circles over their heads, caterwauling as they marched.

I entertain a hope that win was a final.

In other news, Paige had a moment of dissatisfaction today about the feeling in one finger. Her grandmother, Linda, gave it due attention and then all was well.