Posted On: 26 November, 2009
Tis the season to be
thankful.
We are blessed to be still involved in baseball
because:
Of the look in his eyes after he has had a big game
Of
the tears in his eyes after a tough loss
He drags himself off the cursed
video games to come and ask ‘ Dad, wanna play some catch?'
He is
learning lessons in life from this wonderful game. He is learning to deal with
failure, that hard work and discipline results in more success/fun, selflessness
in working towards team goals and to not concern himself with things over which
he has no control.
Of all the wonderful friends that we have made at the
ballpark that will remain friends even after the bright lights dim.
We
are thankful for:
The coaches that care and give so many hours to try to
help other people's kids to have a meaningful and enjoyable baseball
experience
The umpires that take so much flack but give so much for the
love of the game
The wins that bring such joy and
gratification
The losses that keep us humble and make us understand
where improvement must be made.
Those wonderful creatures “Baseball
Moms”, who Squeal with glee for each Home Run, yet kiss away the tears and offer
gentle admonitions to ‘suck it up' when they get thrown out at home with the
tying run and bloody their knee. Who wash their warrior's unis and prepare his
lucky pregame pasta before every game. Who come to love the game and never want
it to end.
This little boy's game we call baseball that if we are lucky
we can share with our son for a long time but will look back on as some of the
best years of our lives!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Please feel free
to share this Thanksgiving message with your baseball friends.