When Kaylea plays violin in the band at church, she goes to practice a couple hours early on Sunday mornings. Since I’m now old and wake up involuntarily at the crack of dawn, I enjoy going with her. We stop for mochas on the way and I love ...
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Day #116
Dear Reed Academy Eighth Graders,
In Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams, Kinsella wrote, “If I had my life to live over again, I’d take more chances. I’d want more passion in my life. Less fear and more passion, ...
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Day #115
The Springfield Cardinals and NW Arkansas Naturals canceled today because of the rain, which ruined the early morning thought I had of surprising Jamie and her students at the game. Tonight’s Miracle League games also canceled as did every ...
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Day #114
Sometimes life throws curveballs.
In 2005, the same year as his 20th wedding anniversary, Adam filed for and was granted disability.
“When people ask me what I’m thankful for, I always say disability. Through it I’ve found my calling to ...
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Day #113
Monday night is Miracle League night.
The bleachers were packed with fans who cheered every single at bat. The field was full of players, each with their buddy, some with two. There was a southpaw on the mound tonight, tossing pitches with ...
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