Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Today was opening day for the "Miracle League of the Triangle". This is a league for special needs children to play baseball. (More info at www.miracleleagueofthetriangle.com). Jaclyn was so excited about playing baseball. This is her first year so we didn't know what to expect. When we arrived, everyone was so friendly. The kids were excited. Jaclyn recognized a couple of kids from school, so a couple of friends from church, and we saw kids that we used to go to therapy that we haven't seen in a while.

There were kids in wheelchairs and using walkers, all shapes, sizes and different abilities. I tell you when the first couple of kids got up to bat, hit the ball and took off to first base you just had to wipe away a tear! Every child deserves to play baseball and and I am so impressed with this organization. Each player has a "buddy" that goes to bat with them, runs with them and is with them in the outfield.

Jaclyn's coach asked if Jaclyn had a nickname and a favorite song they could play over the loudspeaker as she batted. We told him her nickname was "Wacky Jacky" and her favorite song is "I Will Give You All My Worship". They would have played it but they didn't have the music so we'll take it to them next week. Can you imagine her at bat with the lyrics "I will give You all my worship, I will give You all my praise. You alone I long to worship. You alone are worthy of my praise."? What a testimony of the Lord's blessings on Jaclyn's life.

Jaclyn got up to bat twice and hit the ball and made two runs! The smile on her face was priceless! Everyone cheered for her and she did great!! She went to sleep tonight tired but with a smile on her face--so glad she can play ball!

Next game is next Saturday at 12:30 at Adams Elementary in Cary if you want to join us next week!