Lonely Girl and the Counselor

Sandy began a job as an elementary school
counselor and 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, you moron!”