T-Ball

So, I got up exceptionally early (I didn't do it on purpose, a kid happened to be up at 3am) and went to the opening ceremonies at the new Aera Park. Nathan got to stand out on the field with his team and by the time it was over, he'd had quite enough. Poor thing said his knees hurt from standing out there so long (at least and hour).

Mom, Kim and I were talking (about A LOT of things) and I left them to walk the girls around. When I came back they were telling me how the guy in front of them told them, "Shut up! I've had to listen to you fot the last 15 minutes!" It's really rude to tell someone to "shut up" but you expect that sort of thing from a kid, not an adult. It could have been said better as not to offend. It turns out that it's our team mom's husband. Nice huh?

They honored Shun & Debbie with a bat (innagural year at Aera Park) and named a field after Brandon (Brandon Field). They had one at the old fields at Cal State. Debbie was told that they probably wouldn't have a "Brandon Field" at the new park. I think it was really hard for her to think about embracing the new park with out him. Baseball was one of his favorite things. It's the first thing you see as you turn into the complex. Very cool. Shun made a short speech and he was struggling not to cry...it's just breaks my heart and we all cried.

We miss him so much. He would have turned 30 this month. Doesn't seem possible that he's not here with us. Wally is missing too. Brandon played his first game without his dad today. Hard to imagine how those kids will make it through without him. He was such an incredible dad. Kim is such a rock and I am amazed at how she has coped. Pray for them to continue to recieve strength and support from friends and family.

I'll be back later to report on Nathan's t-ball agme. Should be quite funny. Everyone can throw and no one can catch.