The Pitcher Whisperer

Today is Keegan's golden birthday. He said he doesn't feel any different, but I do! It's like a rite of passage or something....I. have. an. 18. year. old. I cannot get it through my head. If he's 18, how old does that make the rest of us? You can do the math, perhaps you'll be as shocked as I am.

This picture was taken when he was a few days old. Born 10 weeks premature, he weighs 3 lbs. 9 ou if you include the weight of the ball. 

One day while visiting the NICU, I distinctly heard him ask for a baseball. I called my husband and he brought his from when he was a child. Keegan's breathing slowed and became even. He was at peace.

Thanks to my ability to hear and interpret the chatter of a week old baseball player, Keeg grew up to be a 6'1 pitcher. We kicked that preemie stuff to the curb and never looked back.

He's also a darn fine person. We are blessed beyond reason by the man he has become.

Happy Birthday Googs! You'll always be our baby.

"Pitchers Like Poets Are Born Not Made" - Cy Young

Comments

[Julie Stiles Mills]

What a great story! Congratulations and good job Mom!

[Linda]

What a wonderful story! You are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[Bessie Mac]

I just love this. Happy 18th birthday to Keegan. You sound like you are such an amazing mother.

[Audra Krell]

You are so kind. Thank you for saying that and for stopping by Bessie. Every blessing to you and yours!

Audra 

[Lance]

Happy 18th Birthday Keegan!!! I bet that baseball looks a teeny bit smaller in your hand, now!

...and he's a darn fine person...because of his amazing parents!

Enjoy all your moments together...

[Audra Krell]

Thank you Lance. Seriously. I'm loving every moment with him, seems like time is perpetually on fast forward now.

Audra 

[Audra Krell]

Thanks so much for stopping by Linda!

Audra 

[Audra Krell]

Thanks Julie, we are pretty proud of him!

Audra