Josh & the game ball

(check back for picture later-still having camera issues!!)
Josh's baseball team, The Pirates, had a 7 & 3 season this year!! They won 7 games in a row. The kids were on a streak & were headed to the playoffs. Unfortunately, last Wednesday the streak came to a sad end at that playoff game & The Pirates lost. There were a lot of tears shed, especially for Josh. He was really disappointed.

Josh's coach gives out a game ball at the end of each game to a player that he feels played exceptionally well that game. On a happy note, the game prior to the playoffs Josh played a GREAT game & received the game ball. He had wanted it so much & had worked hard all season to get it. That night at dinner as he said the prayer, he asked Heavenly Father to help his team do well & to earn the game ball. Josh truly believes the Lord answers prayers. He told me when he goes up to bat he says a silent prayer that he doesn't strike out. But the dearest moment of all, came as we all walked off the field. Josh's Papaw (Bernie) had been so ill during Josh's baseball season. He RARELY ever missed any event his grandchildren were participating in .....especially sports. It was hard for Josh to not have his Papaw at his games. Thankfully, Bernie was able to attend a few of Josh's last games. So at the game where Josh received his first ever game ball, he proudly announced, "I'm not keeping the game ball. I'm giving it to Papaw." Lonnie & I & my parents who were also there, were all so moved by Josh's love for his Papaw. Needless to say, when Josh gave it to his Papaw, Bernie's eyes filled with tears.