The Goalie

Sandy began a job as an elementary school counselor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other.

Sandy approached and asked if she was all right.

The girl said she was.

A little while later, however, Sandy noticed the girl was in the same spot, still by herself.

Approaching again, Sandy offered:

- Would you like me to be your friend?

The girl hesitated, then said:

- Okay, looking at the woman suspiciously.

Feeling she was making progress, Sandy then asked:

- Why are you standing here all alone?

- Because - the little girl said with great exasperation - I'm the goalie!