I want to pass along to you this story of a high school freshmen baseball team who did the right thing. They chose not to whine, but to make a positive effort to turn a potentially rained-out game into a reason to celebrate. Instead of whining and complaining about poor field conditions, they pitched in [...]
Entries from March 2008
Stop Whining, Start Playing!
March 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Tags:baseball·character·integrity·whining
The Bunny is Alive and Well
March 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I am humbled by the responses I received in reply to my request for input on our family’s conflict between baseball and Easter. Many of you took time to give such thoughtful and positive suggestions. I could feel the emotion and caring behind so many of your ideas, and I appreciate your willingness to be [...]
Tags:baseball·BioForce·family·sports mom·sportsmom·youth sports
Welcome!
March 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
When my husband told me that he had announced my blog to his email list, I felt a bit of panic come over me. You know, like I had just found out that he had invited company for dinner and we are nowhere near ready to entertain. Well, right now I feel like I am [...]
Tags:baseball·BioForce·sports family·sports mom·sportsmom·youth sports
The Year Baseball Killed the Easter Bunny
March 13th, 2008 · 28 Comments · Uncategorized
Where do we turn for answers to our moral dilemmas in our sports family, where baseball is religion? Well, almost a religion. God is always first in our lives. At least that’s what we try teach and model for our children. So who can I turn to for advice on our current situation? Dr. [...]
Tags:baseball·coach·commitment·Easter·high school baseball·holiday·mom·parents·sportsmom