Submitted by Fred on

Magic Moments

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My son David and I have played on the Gotham Batmen softball team for many years. 

I am the Batmen pitcher and David plays alongside me at third base. Last week the umpire asked me my age and after telling him I then pointed out that my son was also on the team. 

At the end of the next inning the ump called David and me over and, surprisingly, put his arms around us and tearfully proceeded to tell us that he had lost his dad 12 years ago and missed him every day. He then urged David to cherish the moment and take care of me. 

This was a totally unexpected magic moment which we will treasure and long remember. 

I could say that it can't get any better, but next month David's 18 year old son Jackson will join us on the field as a third generation Batman. 

It's great to be young and a Batman!

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David Abeshouse

Great story -- you can't make this stuff up. Something you can tell your grandchildren...next month!

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 23:12

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Judy Mauer

beautiful .......hugs, love..........big sigh of kvelling

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 23:20

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Marilyn Genoa

Priceless moments.

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 00:25

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Fred Klein

All because of Juice Plus!
Daniel Schwartz

You never know where or when inspiration will show up. Do cherish the moment. I am currently enjoying being an assisting coach on my son's little league team. Best of times.
Cayce Crown

We could use more umpires...

It's great to be young and a hu-man.
Dana Charlton

That gave me goosebumps! How special of the umpire to share that with you.

Submitted by Erik_Scheibe on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 02:24

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Erik Scheibe

Great blog. I face the challenge that my son and I are both goaltenders. Perhaps one day we can acheive a similar experience by facing each other in opposite goals.

However he is going to be playing varsity next year and I was asked to be the head coach. That will be fun (although it has ended my softball career, lol).
Corey Bearak

We have a few sons playing basketball with us. Will share the story. Do not think any of our group "started" soon enough to have our own Jackson. But my friend Lenny who launches shots from Curry territory says he'd be more impressed with you if you played with us - he's a few years shy of you. Here's the song but not by Jay when you can enjoy Richie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvQJIYCEtTU

Submitted by NeilHollander on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 04:49

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Neil Hollander

50 years of marriage Provides many dividends . This being one of many . Hard work and dedication . Lots of love . You are blessed my friend . You put plenty into it !
Hollander sends

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 05:24

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Fred Klein

Having the right spouse makes a big difference!
ODEY RAVIV

O WHAT A LUCKY MAN HE IS.
To have 1/3 of the team with his blood and on Sat night to see his other son Rock out with His Band! Nice Weekend wrapping up with The Gotham Battle of the Band at the Cafe Wha. Fred's music creation!!

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