Note to Self - Take A Glove to the Game

Last night we took my father-in-law to the Braves game for his birthday. It was an all-guys outing, including the boys. It was McGrooter's first baseball game. We had a fantastic time filled with hotdogs, peanuts, and a few foul balls. One particular foul ball headed our way, so we all stood up. I didn't expect it to come as close as it did to us, but it curved back in, and it was moving pretty quick. I reached with my left hand to catch it and leaned forward. The ball went through my hand and landed squarely on my right thigh. I knew pretty quick that I was going to want some ice for my thumb. The emergency folks headed my way and asked me to come up to the first aid station. They gave me some ice, and asked me to sign a bunch of paperwork (which I refused because I couldn't understand why they needed all that...they didn't like that either). I'll go ahead and tell you that both my thumb and leg aren't too pretty today. So if you have a weak stomach don't click on these two pictures (thumb and leg). The experience provided a good opportunity for me today to explain to McGrooter how God uses dad to protect him. After disciplining him for disobeying me, I explained that the reason I laid down the law (which he broke) it was to protect him. Had I not gotten in front of that ball last night, it would have caught him in the chest. Seeing the bruise on my leg and thumb was a good visual for him to understand dad's protection. I think I'll take a ball glove to our next game!

Today was full. We continued the celebration of Mike's birthday at their house with a cookout. Tonight, Dana and Clay headed back to SC with our three kiddos. This will free up Leslie to start pre-planning on Monday without having to find childcare for the kids. They start school on Thursday.

Leslie continues to experience a great deal of fatigue, along with some other nuisances associated with the surgery and/or cancer. Please keep her in your prayers, especially as she faces a very full week starting Monday.