It's funny - I'm not really into sports. Our house is not one where Sundays are spent in front of the TV, watching the game. But thinking about the fact that the Saints have made it this far, that this Sunday they'll be playing the Bears for the NFC title, brings tears to my eyes. And this is two days before the game. I suspect that MrMan will not allow me to watch the game in its entirety, but I plan to at least watch the kickoff, and will hopefully catch some highlights as I flit in and out. I guarantee that tears will be shed. The weather forecast makes me fear that they will be tears of disappointment. But I still hold on to the hope that they will be tears of joy.
In the early days after the storm, there were several statements along the lines that if New Orleanians could support the Saints, a usually losing team, through all these years, surely we could make it through losing our city. We are a people used to holding on to faith. Now, believing in the Saints takes on more meaning to me: if the Saints can make it this far, maybe our city can too. (All it needs is for people to believe, a great coach, and hard-working players. Good salaries wouldn't hurt either.)
Next stop: The Superbowl!
Posted by Shokufeh at January 19, 2007 08:08 AMMy hubby & I have been talking about the Saints making it to the Superbowl & winning. That would be amazing!
Posted by: Freckle Face Girl at January 19, 2007 08:49 AMOooooh, my stomach is starting to do flippity flops. I've been singing "Bless You Boys" since waking up. Today's game day attire will be accented by a Saints hat and the beautiful red beans and rice necklace you made. Thank you Shokufeh!
Posted by: Jennifer at January 21, 2007 08:16 AMSeriously, today's game is really meaningful. oh the tension of the playoffs. For you and all the other New Orleans supporters I hope they pull it off!