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My Mind Said...

When I found out Douglas' first high school baseball game ever would be Thursday the 10th, in Spanish Fork, at 3:30, my mind said..."that is going to be a tough one to make.  I will just have to send Russell and stay home to take care of the rest of the family."

The night before the game my heart started saying..."You know how much you hate to miss!"

Then my mind said..."Stockton has school, and piano and a 6:30 practice.  It is a lot of driving and you will have to leave before the game is over.  There is construction, it will be rush hour and Douglas might not even get to play."

And, my heart said again..."You know how much you hate to miss!"

The morning of the game Stockton came to Russell and me with a list of Pros/Cons of why he should get to go to his brother's first game.

My heart said..."What a good brother!" and then my mind said..."It will never work!"  I sent Stockton to school with tears in his eyes knowing he wouldn't get to go to the game.

I couldn't get those brilliant blue, luscious lashed, tear filled eyes out of my head.  So, while we were at the store, Mason and I choose some treats for the boys
and some for me.

I wish I could figure out how to get these pics turned!  Oh, well.

I surprised Stockton at school, we picked up dad and headed out.  It was such a beautiful day.  My mind said..."that is reason enough to do all of this!"

As it turned out, Douglas started 2nd base.  He did a great job.  It was so much fun watching him and I was really glad I went.  My mind said..."I guess it all worked out."

My heart said..."You absolutely made the right choice!"
I need to listen to my heart a little more often!
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Patti said…
Loved your decision, except on the treats you picked. Those were hideous.
Did you post via your phone or the computer? The pictures should turn from either. I've done it, but can't remember (via phone) how to tell you to fix it.
Loved Stockton's list and that you scanned it so we could enjoy it as well.
So did his team win?
BTW, I hope Stockton is feeling better soon.
March 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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