This summer, Shawn and I were able to participate in a co-ed slow pitch softball league. Here in Oxford, many small businesses will sponsor a team, and FNC once again sponsored the "Powerstrokes"....that's us! Goooo......Powerstrokes!! Ra! Ra!
Now, I played first base because 1. they HAD to play 5 men 5 women; 2. team desperation 3. the playing position would be kept in an approx. 10ft radius, thus decreasing my need to run fast and jump high, thus, decreasing the likelihood of calling 911, CPR and cardiac arrest and 4. they noticed the unbelievable ability to reflect the sun off of my legs to create a glare in each batter's eyes resulting in 3 up, 3 down. Unfortunatly, it wasn't because of my amazing ability to leap high, dive low and fire an amazing throw to anywhere infield, although I'd like to think that.
Honestly, I really was a little freaked out at times to play this position, especially when these burly guys would get up to bat. I knew, if they hit a line drive toward me, I would surely die or the very least have my teeth knocked out. And I knew, that their goal was to hit the ball to the most vulnerable position on field. Yep, that would be me!
I think Shawn was worried for me as well. After each batter, he would ask ME, "Are you ready?" What about the other 8 players on the field? And each time that I happened to get a hit, I would hear this, "RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN.....!!!!" Ok, what else do you think I'm going to do? And do you really think that I could possibly run faster? I already need a full day's bedrest and a tube of icyhot after each sprint to first.
And yes, I did play, but 20 years ago! And my age....oh my! Most of these teams were young, buff college age machos with their cute girlfriends. Then, there is Shawn and I.... a little out of shape (ok ALOT out of shape), a little overweight (Just a little ok...we're trying to keep our self confidence!) with reflexes...much slower, running, panting, joints creeking, sweating like pigs, always in the "ready position" but only because this was the closest thing to sitting down between plays...... not to mention the handful of kids running around, laughing, fighting, begging, crying, whining- with lots of dirt mixed in....yes, those would be ours!
Shawn played the position of pitcher. He did very well, only walking a couple of batters, snagging some infield balls and withstanding the blows from runners coming to home, especially one not so gentle "Miss" who came thundering home (catch my drift). This was a great opportunity especially as he is still recovering from shoulder surgery. Great job Babe!
Honestly, it was so much fun playing with Shawn and on top of that we both survived. We are already looking forward to next year, after training that is.
GoooOOOO....Powerstrokes!
P.S. Thanks Kenadee for our great photos!
2 comments:
Jalayne, You are too funny! Sounds like you guys had a blast! WTG Powerstrokes!!!!
That's so great!!! I'm proud of you and Shawn. You are doing so much more than you did in Seattle. Mississippi has been a great move for your family. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures you share with us. I love you!!!
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