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**Ann** · 07-13-2002, 06:32 AM

This is a true story the minister shared at my mother's funeral 5 years ago, and I thought I would share it here.

When my mother was almost 80, she attended our church camp "family weekend" and on Saturday they had set up a baseball game for children and adults alike to play.

The minister walked up to my mother and said "Hi Velma, I set up a nice chair for you in the shade with the ladies from your "mission" group and I'll get you some lemonade."

My mothers reply was "Oh thank you, that was so sweet of you, and I'll be right there, but right now I have to go out and play second base". And she picked up her ballglove and went out and played.

Is it any wonder that my mother is probably my biggest inspiration in life?

JT · 07-13-2002, 07:22 AM

Great story!

That is my goal...to be playing second base when I am 80!

Debbie · 07-13-2002, 06:34 PM

That is a great story Ann!! Thanks for sharing it!!

Many hugs.
Love,
Debbie

Paulie · 07-16-2002, 04:06 PM

WOW - amazing, thank you for sharing. I hope I am playing second base at 80.

It is amazing to me that 7+ years ago I didn't care if I lived to be 40 and now the thought of playing second base at 80 excites the heck out me.

Thanks for sharing!!

07-13-2002, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	Playing Second Base... This is a true story the minister shared at my mother's funeral 5 years ago, and I thought I would share it here. When my mother was almost 80, she attended our church camp "family weekend" and on Saturday they had set up a baseball game for children and adults alike to play. The minister walked up to my mother and said "Hi Velma, I set up a nice chair for you in the shade with the ladies from your "mission" group and I'll get you some lemonade." My mothers reply was "Oh thank you, that was so sweet of you, and I'll be right there, but right now I have to go out and play second base". And she picked up her ballglove and went out and played. Is it any wonder that my mother is probably my biggest inspiration in life? __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

07-13-2002, 07:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
JT Supply Manager Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleaverville Posts: 2,903	Great story! That is my goal...to be playing second base when I am 80! __________________ The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind~Wayne Dyer

07-16-2002, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	WOW - amazing, thank you for sharing. I hope I am playing second base at 80. It is amazing to me that 7+ years ago I didn't care if I lived to be 40 and now the thought of playing second base at 80 excites the heck out me. Thanks for sharing!! __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

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07-13-2002, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	That is a great story Ann!! Thanks for sharing it!! Many hugs. Love, Debbie

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