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Sunday, Sep 14th 2008
I don’t know much about baseball, a fact I’m hesitant to mention in the SixSeeds crowd. (Every time I see any of the Kingston family, at least one of them has a “RedSox” tee or cap on. In fact, the last time their youngest had one of the new player’s name tattooed on his arm.)
But since confession is good for the soul, I admit it. I know nothing.
While my husband’s in Iraq, however, I’ve tried to fill in the sports void for my kids. So recently, my 8 year old son and I checked out a dog eared copy of “Baseball Heroes,” a book written in 1974 which purports to list the best of the wonderful world of baseball. Tonight, we read the first entry: Babe Ruth.
Realizing I’m probably pointing out the obvious, I was surprised to learn Ruth’s mom died when he was a kid and then his dad was murdered. Had it not been for the police picking him up off the street and taking him to St. Mary’s Industrial School — a charity refuge for homeless boys, orphans, and delinquents -- I’m sure his life (and the sport of baseball) would’ve turned out much differently.
It’s a small point, but one worth remembering. Reaching out to those in need has a ripple effect in the world we can’t ever anticipate.
Coming soon for you baseball fans?
A wonderful story about Manny Ramirez showing kindness to a young son of a SixSeeds friend.
Yes, that Manny Ramirez.
Stay tuned.
Nancy French
Nancy French is an author, commentator, and mother. Her next book, about the year her husband spent in Iraq is due out July 4, 2011. Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyAndersonFrench and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancyafrench.
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