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Some wished for the story shared by Texan to be continued. As TexanSon, I can offer not the end of the tale, but another chapter in the story of a God-given life.

In earlier threads, it has been quite obvious that the Lord has taken me on a journey that I have not expected.

I can now happily say that I plan to attend a great academic school and double major. (There is also a possibility for two degrees.) I will attend on a full academic scholarship.

In relation to baseball, TexanSon has hung up his cleats. I originally decided to play my senior year, and leave possibilities open. However, leading up to the season, I kept feeling that I was not having fun and could be somewhere else. In consideration of my teammates, I ended my baseball career.

There is doubtless more to come, but as far baseball, I think the song has come to an end. I would to say thank you to all on the board for your thoughts and support- it means more than you'll ever know.

And a message to the players- Say thanks to your old pop. I know that I never appreciated my dad (Texan) enough, through the best and worst times.

Finally, have fun!

Dtiger---If you want to know more about some nerdy schools, shoot me a PM with some info, and I'll look you up on Facebook or Myspace.
"Hitting is timing, Pitching is upsetting timing" - Warren Spahn
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Mound, I'm fairly sure I know where I'm heading. (However, I did just get accepted to a school I wasn't expecting to at UT... so that makes it a complete mess) However, I'd like to know where you're going and what you are planning on majoring in.

Can't you just search really short on facebook and my name pops up? Just kidding, I'll send you a PM.
The one thing about baseball that happens to ALL players is that the day will come when you take off that uniform for the last time. For some it is LL, others HS and so on all the way to the players like Craig Biggio, playing his last season with tears in his eyes, because he did not want it to end. I suppose the trick is to know when to say when and everyone has a different story. Good luck to you and to all the ballplayers out there, wondering where their path will end.
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OMG Mound, I made the mistake of reading this in the parking lot of collikarson2's game. The team was warming up and I was crying tears of joy and sentiment from your words of decision and forethought. You've posted an insightful and well thought out plan for yourself. As a mother, I stand in wonderment of how our children grow and mature into young adults.

Through your and your father's posts, I can see that God has blessed you both in many ways. Thanks for sharing your story and best wishes for the future you seek.
Texan Son went through an interim stage (Part I-a if you will) not elaborated upon in his post above. First, he had decided to select his college based on academics, not baseball (as discussed in Part I). And later came the decision not to play college ball.

He had long planned on playing college ball. Worked very hard toward that goal. And had the opportunity to do so.

But his academic goals required a heavy academic load (15-16 hours of solid courses every fall and spring). He decided it would be next to impossible to both play ball and meet the academic 'ship GPA requirements. Many college players confirmed this judgment, saying the spring season and 15-16 hours were incompatible, at least while maintaining a high GPA.

So Texan Son made the difficult decision to place a higher priority on his academic goals, and decline the opportunity to play college ball. Yet for him, I believe it was the right decision.

And with this decision behind him, the impetus to play HS ball decreased.
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Congrats to Moundeverest on what was a very mature and wise decision. I do know that this decision was not made lightly or quickly and that you prayed about it and stressed over it for some time.

In the end you have made a decision based on what is best for "your" future and for that you will reap great rewards. Best of luck to you and may success be your next trophy. Mound don't pack that glove away you might need it for intramurals or just a nice relaxing game of catch with Dad!

What a great family this is and I have enjoyed getting to know Texan via his posts, pm's and emails. Texan you have done a great job with your son and I know you are VERY PROUD.

CONGRATS and keep us posted on your academic achievements.

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