Daughter has Decided to Play -- On Her Own Terms

[Doug Romrell]

I'm elated!

As many of you know, back in December, DD broke three vertebrae in the middle of her spine. She was already struggling with her desire to pitch. She was also shunned by her high school coach for her opting out of playing on his team through the summer-fall. Well, she has decided, on her on terms, to play softball, but not pitch. She wants to focus on short-stop and outfield.

Many of you suggested to me awhile back to let her decide what she would do. I have done that, and it has paid off. I really didn't think she'd come back. Well, I guess now she will own it--her own path. I'm extremely happy. She told me on my birthday. I couldn't have gotten a better gift!

Personally, I think our little trip (daddy-daughter) to Athens, Georgia helped. She was very motivated by what she saw in those games between Georgia and Florida.

Excited, excited, excited!!!!

Guess what conditions she stressed the most...... I can't be harder on her than the other players. And, win or lose, it has to be fun. These will be my goals!

 

[BobInMadison]

Fantastic!

You must be jumping with joy over her recovery

 

[riseball]

Some great times and memories ahead!

 

[Doug Romrell]

While she had a lot of natural ability as a pitcher, it just isn't what she wants to do. I'm now okay with that.

 

[BobInMadison]

If a genie appeared the day of the accident and told you she would recover, she would play softball again but just wouldn't pitch, just because she didn't WANT to pitch, how many micro seconds would it have taken for you to accept the bargain?

I can tell you are elated to have a healthy daughter