Weekly Summary

Last week was FULL!!! I'll start off by telling about last weekend.

I was a little more active than what is prudent, considering my congenital heart defect that is getting worse the older I get. Sam's Little League had a family fun day, and I was talked into playing on the parents' team against those youngsters. Although it was just one inning, I thought I was going to die, or at least pass out! I'm just glad we didn't have to play an entire game -- I wouldn't have made it!

Then, Monday I went to the doctor for what I thought was a urinary tract infection. I had been having symptoms since early last week, and finally couldn't stand it any longer. They performed the usual tests, and the doctor informed me that he didn't see any signs of infection. Instead, he said I probably have a bladder stone, like a kidney stone but in the bladder instead. Well, almost a week later, and I think he may have been wrong. He gave me an antibiotic "just in case" which seems to be helping. Yay!

Monday eveing was the beginning of Vacation Bible School (VBS) at my church. I volunteered to help with the 4- and 5-year-olds. Whew, did I have my work cut out for me!!! We averaged about 14 youngsters in our class each night. I think overall the average attendance was around 140. Although it was tiring, it was also fulfilling. Those children were very precious. Here are a couple pictures of the dears.






Wednesday, Scott was almost electrocuted at work. He was working on a machine which his co-worker said was unplugged but wasn't. The current went through his right arm and chest before it caused his knees to involuntarily straighten, throwing him backwards, away from the machine. I still get shaken whenever I think of how close he was to death that day.

The rest of the week was rather uneventful, which was okay by me.

Shiner

At Sam's game last night, I was wondering why he didn't get to play more. I sensed that there was something wrong, and I was right. After the game, I found out that during the pre-game warm-ups, the ball hit him in the eye. He said it really didn't hurt that much and didn't seem like much of a big deal; but as the game progressed, the swelling got worse and worse. Here's what it looks like today:



Poor Sam! He said he can hardly see out of it today, and it hurts pretty badly. I told him that black eyes are a boy's badge of honor.


P.S. He tried so hard not to smile in the picture since black eyes and smiling faces apparently don't go together. He obviously didn't comb his hair today either. Arghhh!!! Boys!!!

Baseball Pictures

I know I promised to put up pictures of Sam in his uniform after Monday's game, but that game was canceled due to bad weather. His next game was this past Friday, and I finally got a couple pictures out in the parking lot after the game.

It was his team's first loss. The score was 6-5. Sam did great - even scored one of his team's runs! I was so proud of him. Despite the loss, he was still happy because he knew he did well.

More Baseball

I sure do hope you all like reading about baseball, because that is probably all I will be writing about for the next three months or so.

Friday night, Sam's 2nd game was nearly canceled due to weather. Instead, it was cut short after the 5th inning, due to time constraints. The score was tied at 10-10. Sam showed vast improvement, both at 3rd base and at bat. He got two hits and an RBI. In the bottom of the 4th inning, he stopped a line drive with his shins (the ball bounced off his right leg, onto his left leg, and then back on his right leg). He has three very large bruises now. He's so proud of himself, though, especially since one of the coaches told him that all good 3rd basemen will take a few bruises for the team.

This week, Sam's school is having TCAP's (achievement tests), so some of the players have already indicated that they will not be at tonight's game. I assured the coach that Sam will be there. (He always scores above his grade level on those tests and doesn't do anything special in preparation, so I can't see why he shouldn't play.) I'll try to get a nice close-up picture of him in his uniform tonight and post it on here tomorrow.

Saturday, I took Sam to Baseball University to practice in a batting cage. He did well, but I'm starting to think that he can't see the ball clearly enough. He got glasses about a year ago, but they are torn up and unwearable now. As soon as I have the money, I'm going to get him contacts. We'll see how that improves his game.

First Baseball Game

Last night was Sam's first official baseball game. He played 3rd base and did very well. His team won the game with a score of 8-2. Scott and I enjoyed watching the game and were proud parents!

BASEBALL!!!!!

Last night, Sam's team had their first scrimmage game. They did it just for practice and didn't keep score. Sam looked really good. He did great batting and was a good third baseman. Scott and I enjoyed watching, despite the cold wind that would not let up.

Here are a couple of (blurry) pictures.

Baseball

For the past several years, Sam has wanted to play baseball, but for whatever reason, it never worked out until now. Saturday, we got him registered for Little League and purchased most of the things he needs. He was so excited, I wouldn't be surprise if he slept with his new glove Saturday night.

Sunday afternoon, I took Sam to the park, and we practiced baseball a little. I tried pitching to him, but I wasn't so good at it. He tried not to hurt my feelings while admitting that it would have been better if Scott had gone along with us. At one point, he said, "I'm not going to get good like this, am I?" Poor thing! He quickly assured me that he knew I was doing my best to help him, and he was grateful.

After playing baseball for a while, we walked on one of the trails at the park. It was great exercise and lots of fun. An added bonus was the nature we were able to experience. We saw lots of birds which I called ducks but Sam insisted were geese. Anyway, whatever they were, there were hundreds of them. Here's a picture, you can decide for yourself what they are. Feel free to leave a comment, letting me know what you think they are.