Yeah, I am talking about my big brothers again. As previously mentioned we played ball tonight. We got our butts beat but good. However, with the exception of 4 players the other 12 of my team are over 65 and several of them in their 70's. The team we played probably averaged about 52 in age. Now let me tell you 15 years at that age makes alot of difference! The boys played well and I promise you that will be the last time that team beats us. I have a different strategy for the next game. But I digress, you know I can't tell the Reader's Digest version of a story.
After the game when both teams had finished shaking hands they all congregated around the pitcher's mound. I was in the dugout getting my stuff together when one of them called me on to the field. I walked out and one of the players (the one that I am threatening to bat 13th) started to talk. He mentioned that 2 years ago today our ballteam lost a good friend and player, my husband, and proceeded to talk about how I had stayed with the team even though Bobby was gone and how much they appreciated me. Then he had prayer for me and my family. I had not mentioned at any time that today was the anniversary of his death. They remembered, for them, for him, and for me. I was deeply touched at how these boys care for me. Of course there were many hugs and I love yous from both teams afterwards. (remember, I know most all of these old boys)
It has not been a bad day even though in many ways the second year was not a whole lot easier than the first. But life goes on, doesn't mean I always have to like it but it does go on. Am very thankful tonight for memories and good friends. Oh and I guess I need to move lc back up in the batting order. Think he might have redeemed himself.
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