Well, I start this thread with a tear in the corner of my eye, well, actually, tears and not in the corner.
As life and death is part of us, the son of our generous and wonderful cyber-friend, JT, begins his senior year at Lynchburg College.
While I have never seen Jeff Taylor play baseball, I have experienced his highs, his lows, his determination, and his life in baseball through the PM's and posts of JT.
With the indulgence of Julie, the encouragement of CD, and hopefully the support of most everyone on this site, I would like to provide a link to Lynchburg College.
During this season, if you are inclined, log on and spend a private moment with with Jeff and JT. Cheer his 4-4's. Listen on an 0-3. Know tomorrow will be a better day and Jeff will know you cared.
Of course, we don't know Jeff or JT except through cyber-space. With that said, there is something about the power of being friends and fans through cyber-space where I feel we can all make a difference.(this is not my feeling. I learned this from justbaseball, who has an inquisitive and sensitive spirit I really admire, who first asked the question.) I have nothing tangible to say this can happen, just a feeling for a son starting his senior year with a beloved mother and the powerful spirit of JT in his life.
My feeling is JT would do the same for our sons/my son if he were given the opportunity.
I hope I am not being too corny.
I just have a sense the power and feelings and friendship of the HSBBW can create an intangible through which Jeff might find some comfort, some friendship, some peace and plenty of love.
http://www.lynchburg.edu/baseball.xml
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