Grand Slam

Well..... Lance has yet to technically hit a grand slam but today was definitely a Grand Slam kind of day.  Today was opening day at West Raleigh, Lance's entrance away from rec ball into the more competitive club ball.  Since tryouts Chris has marveled at the incredible differences between the two.  It started with the night of draft when Lance's new coach actually called him to welcome him to the team around 8pm that night.  What a relief it was to get that call, not many kids who don't play fall ball make it in the spring.

Today was another welcome surprise.  After the opening ceremonies the team got together for the quick team picture but also to announce who the team Captains would be for the season.  I nearly cried when they announced Lance.  What a honor to be picked out from among a group of kids that had only known him a few weeks.  Now he'll never be able to deny when I tell him God has gifted him with natural leadership.

We are looking forward to a season of continued excitement as he plays and learns more about this sport he is so passionate about.