I visited the field in Surprise today. There was a Rangers Spring Training game going on across the street – baseball was in the air. As I walked the field today, I saw a kite floating and thought of Miracle League players spirits soaring at the field in upcoming games.
The field is coming along great. It looks like they have the rubberized surface down and it’s being colored to match a ball field. Much of the accent colors have been applied and the buildings are almost ready for a finishing coat.
In my minds eye, I saw the players rounding the bases, the parents watching their kids play a game of baseball – some perhaps for the first time ever!
I sat in the stands and I thought about why I and the board do this. For me, I do not have a special needs child or adult in my life – I have been blessed with three wonderful kids, all without special needs and my parents passed on last year. I do however accept our place in this world and that we all have a role to play. One of the lessons I want my children to have is that of having and making friends with others different than themselves – Miracle League can provide that and much, much more.
When I see our first player Nic and his mom, Chrissy and their enthusiasm, I know this is the right work for me and that this is the right time to be doing it.
The field is here (well, almost) and we’re signing up players – we look forward to seeing you all there. Sign up your players now for the first ever season. We’re taking paperwork for players from 5 to 20. Check the ‘Registration Forms’ page
