Happy New Year!!! I haven't had an opportunity to visit this site lately as I've been pretty busy/involved with sports, games, practices for basketball and baseball etc. I received such good advice for my initial post "What Would You Do?" posted in October/November, I promised I would give you all an update on my son's baseball situation. Here it is:
My son has been playing basketball for his school and they are right in the midst of the season. Well the baseball (A/B) teams have been playing in tournaments. My son was not able to attend the Christmas baseball tournament because he was in a basketball tournament during the same time. The baseball coach understands that the committment is to basketball since it is basketball season. Well the baseball team is in another tournament this weekend which began on Friday. My son played his basketball game on Friday, then traveled an hour (traffic) to another school to support his baseball team at the tournament. He did not suit up as he had just finished basketball.
Saturday, he suited up for the game and he got the opportunity to play in his very first high school baseball game.
I was in shock since he is one of two Student Manager's on the "A" team. I just set my mind to the fact that he would not be playing. He has not been able to practice with the baseball team at all due to his involvement with basketball. He played left field for two innings and was up at bat once. Unfortunately he struck out, but his teammates gave him some positive reinforcement and encouragement. He told me he was shocked as well. But he is on cloud nine right now and will play today and hopefully in the Championship. The "A" team that he plays with is very good and most of the players are big and strong. This should hopefully help my son to develop.
I just want to thank everyone for their great words of advice that helped us to look at the glass as half full instead of half empty