Been to a T Ball game recently?

I have.

Last night.

And it was awesome!

8 kids huddled around the mound. None of them pitching. 3 of them playing in the dirt.

All waiting. Kinda. for the ball to come their way.

All swarming to the big swing of the ball off the bat – that went 13 feet from the Tee.

Wrestling for the chance to grab the slow roller and chuck it to first base.

Most of the time.

I’m struck by the joy of learning something new.

About not caring so much about the rules of the game.

About playing in the dirt.

About every kid getting an at-bat.

The equality is astounding and right.

The joy is real.

The coaching is superb. It’s like herding cats.

And, man, Capri Suns still rule the day.

May we all find joy in where we are. In the dirt, in the crowd, and in the struggle for what is right and good.

Especially when it means giving everyone an at-bat.

KE