| | God says....Play Ball!
I was speechless for 2 full minutes. The infield dirt smelled so goooood. I was standing in Row 1; one section from the astros dugout on opening day as Clay Walker belted the National Anthem. And only 5 minutes earlier I approached the stadium w/ out a ticket just hoping I could somehow get a glimpse of the game or with a little luck perhaps a standing room only ticket.
As I approached the stadium my ticketless hand began sending discouraging messages to my brain with only 8 minutes till the first pitch. My heart fought back with erratic ideas that required drastic measures which could only be successful with significant risk.
Ambition stepped up to the plate and I found myself standing on a 4 foot high concrete baseball making a significantly loud appeal to those whom have ears to hear. My public appeal began "Fellow Astros fans......." and ended with an almost uncontrollable "....thank you!" I still don't remember the exact words to my appeal, but I do know that 30 seconds later a ticket was unexpectedly thrust into my hand. As I looked up a middle-aged man was standing next to his 8 year old son and his soft voice uttered "I think you'll be happy with this ticket. Enjoy the game!" 5 minutes later I was standing in Row 1; one section from the Astros dugout on opening day as Clay Walker belted the National Anthem:)
The man urged me to call another friend because he still had another ticket he'd like to give away. Within seconds I was on the phone with my Astros buddy, Nate. And 15 min. later Nate, me, Greg, and his son, Hank we're talking baseball, eating sunflower seeds, and high-fiving home runs. Thanks God - I needed that! But then again, that's why you did it. |
| | Posted 4/3/2007 1:39 AM - 18 comments
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