Reminder.....Be Thankful

Things like this make you realize how trivial it is if your son goes 0-fer in a couple of games.
I try to be thankful every morning, but, reading stuff like this is a great reminder for all of us.
Thankfully, things will be okay for your son. He and your family will definitely be in my prayers for a quick and full recovery.

rdfrazier - I'm sorry to hear about your son. I've known many kids at the HS level and now college level that have had to battle an injury. That is a heartbreaking situation to see any player have to miss a season.

My son's former HS teammate who's now a HS senior injured his knee last week and is out for the season. I talked to him yesterday to see him battle holding back tears. He's the sweetest kid and I'm just so sorry it's happened.

Even with that, most of us are so fortunate to have our kids be healthy and happy outside baseball. When you see some illnesses and injuries that many families have to face, we should all be grateful that we are more fortunate.

Thanks for the reminder to cherish what we have.

rdfrazier:

Thanks for the reminder.

Those two players you described really know how to play the game...all out hustle to get the out!

We'll keep your son in our prayers also.

rdfrazier,

Very sorry to hear the news and hope the recovery goes well and the future is bright.

On a second note.........

Welcome to the HSBBW PIP (Parents of Injured Players) support group. We are a very selfish group that DOES NOT encourage or want new members, but we welcome all that qualify. This years membership level is way too high and as a result I am requesting from MN-Mom additional funds to re-stock the cooler for our support meetings that occur on days ending with the letter "y".

rz1.....hasn't been much to laugh about this season.....but you managed to get a chuckle from us.....thanks, and we will bring our own supply and cooler, but more than happy to share.....

Rdfrazier, sorry about your son's junior season; best wishes for his speedy recovery....and a wonderful senior season....

Every day is "Anything Can Happen Day." Thanks for the reminder...and the warning...

Prayers and best wishes and for a speedy and complete recovery for your son.

Please keep us posted on his progress.

rdfrazier,

So sorry to hear about your son, but you definitely have the right attitude! Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. On the bright side, it seems like a complete comeback from broken bones is more predictable than soft tissue injuries.

rz1, thank you for letting me know that the support group now has a name, PIP! As of about a week ago, I joined the group. My son (college soph RHP) has an injury that hopefully will prove to be minor.

I don't know what to do about your request for cooler restocking, other than to officially announce:

NO MORE NEW PIP MEMBERS! We have reached the full quota of injured players this spring! Everyone else, continue with your happy, healthy and successful season, and DO NOT join this group!

RD, our paryers are with him for a speedy recovery.

Sorry to learn of the injury. My best wishes go out to your son for a complete recovery, and a productive down-time. He'll learn a lot about himself in the next few months.

rd,
Wishing your son a speedy recovery, and yes we all have to be reminded that anything can happen at anytime during the game, so don't sweat the small stuff.
Now folks, NO MORE INJURIES!

rdfrazier ~ so sorry to hear about your son's injury. I am also a member of PIP this season. You can check out my experiences in the Ladies Lounge under "Season is Over" or in the Ohio/Ky thread under "High School Experiences". I agree with you on the things that are important and with Mn-Mom, "we don't need any new members." Will keep your son in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on the recovery.

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Originally posted by LadyNmom:
rz1.....hasn't been much to laugh about this season.....but you managed to get a chuckle from us.....thanks, and we will bring our own supply and cooler, but more than happy to share.....

Sure needed that laugh. . . helps keep everything in focus. I've got the cooler stocked up. . . ready to go!!

rd,

My best wishes for your son's recovery. Tell him to keep his chin up - and work hard at getting better when he is ready.

rdfrazier

Foe every ground ball dove at. For every diving cach. For every shot back to the picther. I know this parent wishes your son the best of luck and a speedy return.

Thanks for all the replies people. Yes it really a difficult thing but we are getting through it thanks to the thoughts and prayers from people just like you all.