Gaining character.

The picture on the blog tonight is Grace and Mason when we came through and visited on Sunday. I had to put this picture on because I knew Ruthie and Phil would recognize the "pose" Grace so often assumes. Wearing an OSU hat doesn’t call for a different pose!

We are having a great time. The boys are struggling with the games. They play great, and one of our guys even hit a home run today, but nobody was on the bases, so it only gave us one point. We had the bases loaded a couple of times, but couldn’t put it all together to make a win. I’m sure enjoying the weather and watching it all unfold. The parents all get along well, as do the boys, so it’s a great group to enjoy. Many of these boys have played together since T-ball, so they have so much fun together. After their game today they had a blast in the pool and playing basketball. They’re amazing to me. I watch them and it gives me confidence for the future, knowing that they will grow to be men, husbands and fathers, and leaders in our world. This baseball experience will help them to be great men, I believe. They know what it is like to have loyal support and unconditional love whether they are winning or not; I hope they will learn to give it as well as receive it. I thank God for these families, the men they are producing and the opportunity to be a part in this experience.

We got up early and walked this morning. Then I had a coughing fit after lunch and thought it must be du to allergies, so I took a Benadryl. Clunk. I got so sleepy and took a 3 ½ hour nap! I was done coughing, though!