Friday Night Football

In the fall, small town streets come alive with stadium lights and the roar of a crowd hungry for a high school football win. Living just down the street from all of this commotion, it is hard not to get wrapped up in the drum line beats and the enticing aroma of concession stand hotdogs and join in on the fun.

It has probably been 5 years since I have attended a high school football game, and to be honest, they are usually a little overrated and maybe a tad bit lame, but this time it was different. This time it was special.

Several of our friends here in McComb are involved in a beautiful program called Camp Sunshine. This special camp, held at Percy Quin State Park, was started in 1976 as a way to offer fun and excitement to mentally and physically challenged children and adults.

Once a month we get together with a few of the campers who help us all keep our lives in perspective and to see the beauty that surrounds us.  

Before heading to the game, we all gathered across the street to enjoy pizza and birthday cake to celebrate two of the campers, Warren and Calvin, and their November birthdays. 

After which we walked to the game, enjoying the company of some wonderful people.

Unfortunately McComb High School ended up losing pretty terribly, but that didn't stop the waving of the green and yellow pom-poms and watching the guys thoroughly enjoy their Friday night excursion.

After making friends with the mascot, we all decided to call it a night of football and head back to the house. After a few good laughs and discussions of next month's gathering, we said our good-byes and left with smiles.

 

After nights like these we are able to see the past the insignificant problems in our lives, see past money, see past possessions, and see what truly matters; sharing this life with people who make you see life as beautiful.