The Rangers are so depressing right now I'd prefer to look to another diamond to find joy!
Last night, the Terminix 7-9 year-old girls softball team pulled off a stunner, knocking off last year's league champion, Village Mortgage, 7-6. For a team undermanned in terms of age and experience, it was a remarkable night. The girls have improved so much since our first practice.
On a personal note, Trae continued her 2-for-3 pace. She's great her first two at-bats every game, but that third one -- when fatigue has set in -- is usually a struggle.
Last night's victory vaulted the Terminix girls into 2nd place in the league, one game behind His Way Construction, for first place. We've had three scheduled games with His Way rained out, so there is still a 1st place opportunity sitting out there for the Bug Killers.
Regardless of where this team finishes in the standings, as their coach, the look of satisfaction and accomplishment on the faces of those little kids last night was priceless! They knew they'd accomplished something very special, making the moment very, very special for a proud coach (and a proud daddy)!
That moment -- the looks on those faces, especially the look in Trae's eyes -- is a memory forever locked away in the treasure chest of my heart. That is a moment I wouldn't trade for any amount of money, any possession, or any career accomplishment. That shared moment with your child that gives real meaning to the word "daddy."
