5/27/09

Babe Ruth wannabe..

I joined the Church baseball team not because I thought I would be any good but because I need to meet people in a non threatning atmosphere. So here I am with a bat in my hands wanting to scream when "Big Bob" pitches the ball. I don't remember being that afraid of the ball when I was younger, maybe I always was. I hit pretty good when my eyes are open but most of the time I am trying to swing with squinty eyes because somehow I feel that if I can't see the ball I won't be afraid. I'm pretty stupid. Dad (he plays too) keeps yapping "eye on the ball Sarah" whatever man! When I crack one it flies but I need to learn to focus on that dang ball, as it gets closer I get more freaked out. I also use sound affects to cope with my fear, ahhhh, eeeee, woooo, oh oh oh deeeeaaaar, gaaah....etc...

We are called the "Goodnews Bears" pretty funny if you ask me but I am sure it has a long history and was someones clever idea.

One Youth has dubbed me "Babe Ruth" (he has been around when I crack that ball)- So whenever I am up to the plate he cheers for me "come on babe ruth"..I think its classic. He is also quite helpful in giving me tips on my batting stance, like I'm listening to him through my squinty eyes, jeeeesh.

I got to thinking that I have no idea what Babe Ruth looked like so I googled him, not the most handsome man but he sure has a game face and some good words of wisom

""Love the game of baseball and baseball will love you."



I like it, has a nice ring to it. I think I will apply that next time I am squinting at the plate. To be honest I think I will apply it to a lot of things, my new job, my friends, my family, my coworkers, my body, my heart and soooo much more. I think the more loving we do the more we are going to see coming back our way.....

4 comments:

Cat said...

I wish I was there to hear you squeal

ElleBelle said...

god advice!! but oh man..I HATE baseball.

Momma bear said...

I guess that you are too young to know about the "Bad News Bears". It was a movie that came out in 1976 starring Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neil. It was the story of a washed out baseball coach and a team of misfit kids in California. It was a story of growing up mixed with comedy, one of those warm your heart movies. Hence the name "Good News Bears". I guess this is an example of a generational culture gap. Mom's lesson of the day.

Luv Ya

Nat Nat said...

I overheard a 'Babe Ruth' comment at baseball this evening and wished you were here ...

Rachel Estabrooks said you were the loudest and calling people in to the Community Dinner last time and we wished you were here ...

Christy and Matt joked about being BFF's and Sarah Roy missed her BFF and we wished you were here ...

I miss you too xxx