And Im back! Sorry for the stint of absence but I just have been so busy wrapping the season up. School has started again for me and we have been on the road until this past week so I put the blogging on hold until I could truly give the time needed to post something worthy of your reading time.
Things that have happened during my absence are as follows: We were in Nashville for 5 days on the last road trip which was nice. I really like Nashville and it was nice to end the season of road trips there. I had to start training for my half marathon while we were there and it was perfect because they had a trail that you could run at right across from the hotel. I ended up injuring myself there and have gotten set back on my training schedule but hope to start back up tomorrow. My grandpa retired from his job in Dallas that he has had for well I dont know the exact years but its completely worth bragging about and Im proud of him and for him. I started school and have been swamped so Im already ready for December! Lol. Jess ended his regular season Monday and we drove home from Memphis that night. It was very nice to sleep in our own bed, something I miss but I wouldnt trade my life for a normal one under any condition.
As I sat at the game before the very last one of the season Nick Stavinoha hit a double to break a record league wise in the MiLB. As he stood on second and took his batting helmet off to wave to the crowd that was giving him a standing ovation the thought of his daughter came to my mind. I wondered if his daughter and future kids would ever know how great he was. The thought of my kids then came into my mind. I too wondered if my kids would ever know how great their daddy was at this game. My eyes filled with tears because the thought of my kids not knowing how great Jess is at this game broke my heart. The significance of him striking out A-Rod with the bases loaded in Progressive Field in July of 2010 meaning nothing to my kids left a pit feeling in my stomach. How could they possibly know if my friends and some family members dont even realize how great Jess is at this game. To most everyone, excluding our family baseball is just one of America's favorite past times. Its just something to watch on the tv for 8 months out of the year until football starts back up. What this game has given my husband and how it makes him feel noone will ever know. I probably dont even know how much this game has impacted him. This sport has impacted his life and our life together and that alone has baseball holding a special place in my heart forever.
As this season wrapped up I know my husband wasnt happy with the overall outcome. We moved 3 times in 1 month. He was on the roster of 3 different teams during that month. So lets just say that that month was long and HARD. When I look at him I cannot explain to you what it is that I see. Through my eyes I see a man who was broken down but built himself right back up. He is so strong and I respect him so much for how he never gave up when it was so easy to. I believe in him and will always stand behind him in the seasons to come. I know this is just the beginning of Jess' career. This season may not have been his favorite but I know there are many many many more to come and he will shine like he was meant to when its his time.
The work week is almost over! I hope everyone enjoyed their Labor Day!
Love,
E
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