It is with a heavy heart that we report Joseph just missed out on joining the All Star baseball team. We got the news tonight that Joseph was "on the bubble" and if any of the players had to quit the team, he would be getting the first call. With that said, it still didn't help. Joseph took the news better than either Mel or I. He was very proud of how he did and he reminded us he still wants to try out for the Raptors (another competitive baseball team in town) this Saturday. And even if he doesn't make that team, he still has his comrades on the Marlins AAA team. The hardest part of the whole experience was telling Joe this evening that he didn't make the team. As parents, we dread these times. On the bright side, Mel did offer some comic relief. Joe and I couldn't stop making fun of her as tears streamed from her eyes. Even in the tough times, we have to try and find some humor, unfortunately this was at Mel's expense.
All in all, it was a difficult night for Joe and his parents. We were amazed with Joe's sense of maturity as he learned the news. Not a single tear shed. Together, we could look back and see the tremendous improvement in his game, his sportsmanship and his maturity. Both Mel and I couldn't be more proud of our young man!
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Ohhhh Poor Joe! He is getting to be such a pre-teen! But I would have been with Miss and tears running down my face! :) He knows that you will both be proud of him no matter who he plays for, and that is what makes a family a family! :) Love Jody
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