I was determined to make Opening Day the perfect day --win or lose!
I began the day by attending early morning Mass, scheduled for Mom!
What a better way to honor her and start the day, Opening Day, then by celebrating Mass.
No work.
A beautiful day weather-wise.
Spending the day at my 'home away from home.'
And sharing "Opening Day" festivities with two very good friends.
I knew Mom would be on hand--but I could not have asked for two better people to spend the day with --on this very emotional day.
This is the 1st Opening Day I've been to without Mom. Honestly, the game is secondary to the spring of emotions that flushed through my body all day long.
Surreal.
I took a rapid, which Mom and I have not been able to do for years.
The whole family used to take the rapid to the Indians, Cavs, and Rockers Games all the time. But in recent years, not even an option.
I had to drop off a package at the Indians' Executive Offices, and saw, yet another dear friend who works the front desk.
What a treat to see 'old friends.'
Not even to our seats yet, Bob, our usher, greeted us with a huge hug and escorted us to our seats.
It's like God planned out the day perfectly knowing it was not going to be an easy one --but he cushioned it from start to finish with a whole lotta love!
Seeing Sandy Alomar, and just being back at Progressive Field for the start of baseball season brought tears to my eyes....
The outcome may not have been to our liking, but the experience was amazing!
I began the day by attending early morning Mass, scheduled for Mom!
What a better way to honor her and start the day, Opening Day, then by celebrating Mass.
No work.
A beautiful day weather-wise.
Spending the day at my 'home away from home.'
And sharing "Opening Day" festivities with two very good friends.
I knew Mom would be on hand--but I could not have asked for two better people to spend the day with --on this very emotional day.
This is the 1st Opening Day I've been to without Mom. Honestly, the game is secondary to the spring of emotions that flushed through my body all day long.
Surreal.
I took a rapid, which Mom and I have not been able to do for years.
The whole family used to take the rapid to the Indians, Cavs, and Rockers Games all the time. But in recent years, not even an option.
I had to drop off a package at the Indians' Executive Offices, and saw, yet another dear friend who works the front desk.
What a treat to see 'old friends.'
Not even to our seats yet, Bob, our usher, greeted us with a huge hug and escorted us to our seats.
It's like God planned out the day perfectly knowing it was not going to be an easy one --but he cushioned it from start to finish with a whole lotta love!
Seeing Sandy Alomar, and just being back at Progressive Field for the start of baseball season brought tears to my eyes....
The outcome may not have been to our liking, but the experience was amazing!
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