The Game of Baseball

Never give up on your Dreams. Have you ever played the Game of Baseball? You win some, you lose some, you tie some and all the while you are out of breath, you are energized, you are alive. Life is also like that. I personally love the game and played often when I was young. I’ve never lost my hankering for the sheer fun of it. I’m a Senior now and I’ve been advised not to play for reasons of my Health. That makes me angry and sometimes anger is good because it is a motivator. Reasons given: my new hip does not allow me to run as I did when I was young. My balance is way off, like a ship caught in the wind, I list to the left. My eyes are not 20.20 and glasses are needed to keep me focused. But … I’m up at Bat. The Pitcher is on the mound warming up his arm. He is eyeing me up and down trying to psyche me out. I refuse to be intimidated. I’m holding firmly to my bat, elbows raised, knees bent. Will the pitch be slow or fast, high or low? What about the wicked curve ball? I will not swing until I know. The ball leaves the pitcher’s hand and I pay attention. Whatever is coming I am looking for the “Sweet Spot”. The Ball is closer now, whistling its way towards the plate. With muscles tense, eyeglasses on straight, calmly I wait. Timing is everything, (always in all things). Ball and Bat connect with the sweetest sound. The Pitcher comes off the mound as I limp quickly towards first base. It’s going to be close … this Race. My feet touch the Bag. What a Game! I’m huffing and puffing and my cheeks are red, but I’m 65 and still going strong. No way that is ever going to be wrong. I’m never giving up and just so you know … I expect the same of you! So swing your Bat and carry through, find the “Sweet Spot.” Accept no limitations. This Game of LIfe is yours. Remember … you are an Army of one setting out to Discover, Explore, Overcome and Rejoice in the Victory of You! Do not let Life pass you by. You are the reason we are on this page, right here, right now!