Allison started the 2nd half in tonight's game against TV. She got a few touches on the ball that were pretty routine. Then with 14 minutes left in the half, she attempted to smother the ball that was kicked in from a corner kick. Unfortunately the forward on the opposing team attempted to kick the ball as well. She missed and kicked Allison square in the head. I instantly knew she was hurt...assuming she had a broken nose or a handful of teeth. She laid motionless on her belly and I could see her teammates waving over to the coaches. Then the coaches waving to the trainers and a sense of serious concern through the crowd of parents and spectators.
I ran down from the bleachers and hesitantly onto the field. Allison was groaning a little, but moving her fingers and toes and answering all of the questions asked of her. Everyone was on the same page...DON'T MOVE HER!
911 was called since she was complaining of neck and back pain. We kept her calm and still and waited for the fire truck and then the ambulance to arrive. I called Matt and Taylor and told them both to meet me at the hospital.
The paramedics secured her with a C collar and loaded her into the ambulance. I met them at the hospital and anxiously awaited CT scans. Leslie and Stacy followed me there and Coach B arrived soon after.
We received wonderful care and within an hour or 2 got the good news that all CT scans of the head, neck and back were clear! C collar off and discharge papers! Whiplash-like symptoms for several days, but nothing this tough girl couldn't handle!
So grateful for our wonderful community! I was receiving texts and phone calls immediately, multiple people offered to drive me to the hospital, the school's athletic director reached out and a friend who works in the radiology department called the hospital ahead of our arrival to make sure we were well taken care of!
Such a scary event and one I hope to never relive, but so thankful for the outcome. Why couldn't she just join the chess team?!
(On a side note, we just received the bill for this little adventure...over $16,000!!! Blessed with great insurance, but that is ridiculous!)
