The softball game started like it was the playoffs. Lineups were announced. Anthem was sang. The home team took the field as they were announced again. The coaches and Alisha showed up, sitting in the first row with me and Noah.
Being the visitors, our school was up to bat first. Leadoff was a junior girl who struck out swinging. Kaylee came up next.
Almost simultaneously, Noah and Alisha both jumped up and got closer to the fence.
"Come on, Kaylee!"
"You've got this!"
"Eye on the ball!"
"Do your best!"
Almost instinctively, I got up too. I was slower to the fence and slower to cheer, but I swallowed the lump in my throat and gave it my best. "Just make contact. You're fast enough to beat it out."
"Yea, Kaylee!" Noah hollered.
Guys…I feel even worse…I went on a vacation just after HySense gave two big gifts. Soooo embarrassing. I’m still out of state and will get home on the fifth, but at least I have some more free time now. I’ve had an awesome weekend just catching up and having fun. Movies, pool parties, baseball games…I’ve fit a lot of summer activities in this past week. Hope you all have a happy 4th of July and stay safe! Don’t play with fireworks and lose fingers! <3 As always, thanks for reading!