| Look at my post from June 4th. I am ashamed.
I cannot believe how resilient the 'stros are. I am so proud for Biggio and Bagwell, those guys are class acts, and deserve to be at the pinnacle of their profession.
I also can't believe how a game can effect some many people so profoundly. My school was so excited to day. Teachers, students, admin...over a freaking game. I love baseball. I heard a story this morning about a man's father who is 81 years old and has been a Colt .45/Astro fan since day 1, and was so excited that the Astros were making another run. Late last week his dad had a stroke and has lost most of his motor skills and is bed-ridden in the hospital, unable to speak. Last night they were able to get a TV in the room so him, his father, and his mother could watch the game together, since the doctors have given his father less than a week. Once the game ended, with the Astros victorious, the man, unable to speak, was in tears.
I only wish that when it comes that time for me, that I can experience something so moving, something that I have waited my entire life for.
I know not eveyone feels the way I do about sports, but sports do teach great lessons about life, responsibility, teamwork, compassion, dedication. Without sport, I dont know what life would be like. |
