This is a picture of my son, pitching a real nice game on Sunday against the 7th ranked team in South Texas, The Houston Angels. The Gladiators had a pretty good weekend at Baseball USA, going 2-2, and giving a nationally ranked team a hard run up until the very last out. Being at a great ballpark with my son on days like this is what I like the best. Forget skiing, forget Vegas, forget scuba diving with a friendly Grouper in Cozumel. On days like this, I get so wrapped up in the game that I'd forget my head if it wasn't connected.
I was in a pretty good mood all weekend, despite a few bad breaks. Our infielders looked this weekend like they are starting to realize that they have got to sacrifice. Excuses don't count. Results do. It was great to see some of these boys be accountable. In particular, "Everyday Eddie" Garza and "Peerless" Price Jacobs had their best weekends defensively.
I was allowed to say the team prayer prior to our first game on Sunday morning. I remembered to give thanks for our boys, for the effort they are showing more of, for the family members who support their efforts and their friends. I remembered to say "...in Jesus' name we pray..". But, I forgot to ask the Lord to bless our troops. I get so wrapped up in my day to day life that I forget what those brave men and women are doing in the War Against Terror.
While the team had their heads bowed and knees bent in prayer on that pristeen grass on Sunday, I should have asked the Lord to bless our President, who has shown the courage of his convictions throughout this difficult time of politically motivated attacks and unfair misrepresentation of our intent and performance in Iraq and Afghanistan. And, more important, I should have remembered to give thanks for the courage and commitment of our fine and brave military men and women. But, as I said, I forget everything else when its time for baseball. These men and women protect my time at the ballpark with my son, often at the cost of their own. A picture that I saw this morning reminded me what I had forgotten yesterday.
Next Sunday, I'm going to ask to say the team prayer and ask Jesus to help us win the peace in the Middle East. I'll ask the Lord to bless our fine soldiers. This time, I won't forget.
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It's great to see former Aggie Great, Jason Tyner playing well enough to draw starts and ink. After going 3 for 5 on Saturday Night, he's even forecasting some power numbers. Tyner Time At Twins.Com
