What to do now??

I know the feelings well. I saw my son's high school and college career end in tears.

He ought to be playing this summer however so hopefully you will be watching more games this summer. Best wishes for the young man!

First thing, as CD mentioned he should be playing somewhere this summer and if he has progressed as I think he has you should be enjoying this new experience also.

As far as The HS career ending on a "sad" note, look at it as a book you can't put down. Some of the best chapters end when things didn't go as expected for the hero. But you then start a new chapter anxious to see how he moves on to new opportunities and new adventures.

In regard to your activity with his teams that has now come to an end......I can relate. I wondered that same thing when my son got done with HS. It was then I realized that all those parents who came to games just to enjoy the game without the added "team" responsibilities had it made. Even though I enjoyed the responsibility, there were things my wife and I were missing outside of baseball. I'm sure there will be some here that will say "there's nothing outside of baseball for me", for those who do, I send my condolences. However, if for some reason you just can't fill that void, I'm sure you have connections that can put you in a volunteer position within the game in your community.

Now you've turned the pages with two books, with new chapters and adventures, your sons, and yours. Happy reading