Baseball

This year our youngest son is playing in the majors in little league for the Pirates. He protested signing up, but I think he is quickly approaching the age where he feels he has to protest most things! We knew he'd have a great time, and he is. This is his fourth or fifth year playing- counting T ball.

They have been sticking him out in the outfield a lot, but he has made some great catches out there. It amazes me how the boys can catch a ball coming down from way up in the sky and make it look like no effort at all! He is working up to hitting it out of the park!! He's made a few really great hits!

Baseball is so much fun to watch! I am so glad to finally have one of our kids love sports as much as J does! He is our youngest and sports is his number one priority! Here is a prayer I found that sums it all up.

BASEBALL PRAYER

God grant me wisdom, to tell a strike from a ball,
to know where to throw and never to fall.
Keep me always in the base line, running straight and true
and I'll look for your sign, to stretch one into two.
God give me vision, to see every pitch,
so if a player needs help, then I will see which.
Let me always hustle, so I'll be at my best
and take pride in myself, in sports and the rest.
God be my strength, when I throw the ball
when I'm far from home plate, or against a wall.
So I never miss a base, please guide my feet,
bring me home safely, so my job is complete.
When I help younger players, let me always give praise,
so they'll see you in me, in all of my ways.
God please guide our coach, to be fair and smart,
to teach us to be good, let it come from his heart.
Let me take a loss, just as well as a win,
to do any less, is surely a sin.
As long as I can play, let me make my parents proud,
as proud as I am, when they yell MY name out loud.
However my games end, let me always have fun
and if Heaven has All Stars, I want to be one.
When my games here are over and my seasons are done,
let me play on your team. just like your son. ~ Amen. 

The game is over. Shake hands and be friends.