Tonight I am down. Extremely down. The Vancouver Canucks just lost game 7 of the Stanley Cup game against the Boston Bruins. And then a huge riot broke out downtown Vancouver, full of stupid, drunk "fans" who are not fans at all. The true Vancouver fans gave the Canucks a standing ovation, despite their embarrassing loss of 3-0. And I sit here, and I want to cry. Not just because of the Canucks. Sure, I like hockey. I love watching a good game. I don't remember stats or plays, but I like the game. I like cheering.
But the reason I am down is because for the past two months, Canadians have rallied around the Canucks as their team. Each game night has been a social event and a huge celebration if we win. People have been driving around with Canucks flags, and dressing in jerseys and blue, green and white to show their support. Crowds have gathered downtown Vancouver to watch the games outside. Huge crowds!
And I think that I am upset because I LOVE being a part of something... a movement... a celebration... anything supported by a large group. I guess that ultimately this is what Christianity should be like. But it's not always. And so I go looking for that sense of passion, and community, and togetherness in other places. And now, I don't know what to do with myself...
I just really wanted a "win" tonight. Not just for Canucks. For me.
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