Abby update - March 31

It must be spring around here--lots of rain showers, frogs, bluebonnets, and BASEBALL!

Today was the opening day of Wimberley Little League, and both our kids were out on the fields. Frank's Yankees were looking like they might be the team to beat again this year, as they won their opener against the Cubs handily. Frank played first base and did well at the plate. In fact, he managed to turn a little dribbler up the middle in the 3rd inning into an overthrow-assisted home run! He was the last batter in the line-up, so the coaches told him to just keep running...

Abby was back in uniform too. Though not officially a part of of the Ultimate Force team this year, they had her wear her uniform and join them for opening ceremonies and for warm-up. She looked quite at home with her strong throws, and it was great to hear her chants coming from the dugout. As her mobility improves, I'm thinking she'll be itching to be back in the roster--we'll see...we've learned to believe that, with God and Abby's determination, all things are possible...

Indeed, it was just good to be back at the fields. Gordon and I always enjoy baseball and softball season--there's just a certain camaraderie in Wimberley, sitting along the baselines, eating hotdogs and peanuts, watching the sun go down, and cheering for every good play on either side. It was very good to be there as a family this year, and, though I thought the day might be bittersweet, Abby's good spirits and well wishes from lots of friends helped us to only see the joy in the day. There will be more seasons, and for that we are thankful.

So, play ball!
-the Linams