June 21 – “Showin’ off for Father’s Day”

Our day started out early.  We had Cailyn while Mom and Dad both worked.  And sh had a softball tournament.  In Santa Fe.  First game at 10:20, so we left to pick her up at 8:00.  Just as we pulled up to their front yard, we got a text from Nathan and April.  The game has been postponed due to rain for two hours.  Well, OK.  We drove back home and took a nap.  At least I did. 

We arrived at their house again around ten.  They had lots of stuff ready for us to load into the car.  Ice chest, two battery operated fans, one for the dugout and one for us if we wanted it.  Cailyn’s backpack, our lawn chairs.  It filled up the car.  Fortunately there was still a little room for Cailyn in the back seat.  We got on the road and were less than a mile from their house when we got yet another text.  The game was postponed another two hours.  She asked if she could just come over to our house and hang out.  Done.

And just as we were standing up to leave again … another text.  Postponed until 8 p.m.  Actually they just canceled one of the games.  So we settled in at the house for a Hallmark movie.  Cailyn spent the afternoon finishing up a Cross stitch creation she started a long time ago.  It’s her name.  Very cute.  She plans to hang it in her bedroom.  Nathan stopped by on his way to work.  Cailyn also suggested a dish for supper.  Tater Tot Casserole.  Can’t beat a good. Crisp tater tot. 

We finally got on the road again around 6:30.  No text this time.  We got to the field in plenty of time.  Plenty … of … time.  They were running an hour behind.  Gametime was now 9:15.  We finally did get going, only about twelve hours late.  But it was well worth the wait.  Cailyn’s team played an amazing game.  Flawless in the field.  A bit weak at the plate though.  Fortunately Cailyn was on her best “show off for DadDad for Father’s Day” game.  She got a hit and a walk and scored two of the team’s three runs.  She also made a diving stab of a soft line drive while playing second base.  Good guys won three to nothing.

We were finally home and in bed by 11:30.  Hope she fell asleep quickly.  She has another game at 8 this morning.  And Mom and Dad are both working again.  Chris is taking her while I go to church.  She didn’t want to preach.  She has another game scheduled at 1:20.  Then if they win those, the championship game is at 4 p.m.  Gotta love tournament play.

Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Father, once again, will you watch over those youngsters today.  And would you join us at church?  We could sure use your presence there as well.  Amen.