tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post6329721805029806249..comments2023-09-25T09:43:08.893-07:00Comments on The Hank Chronicles: A Baseball Dilemma...Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03013764786276300558noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post-59668805895429326752012-04-09T08:21:58.939-07:002012-04-09T08:21:58.939-07:00Hi, Terri, Have you asked Hank? He is so mature a...Hi, Terri, Have you asked Hank? He is so mature and empathetic. You could opt to tell him all the ramifications or not. But let him choose if he wants his team to know or not. My gut is agreeing with "pinkkid" above - you support them, they can support you. You could also approach it with the heads of the team knowing and not the rest of the team. But here's a thought....when I was 10 I went to "sleepover" camp. There were two deaf girls in our cabin. (You can't hide that!) All of their cabinmates - i.e. me - learned some sign language and to fingerspell. That is something that I still carry with me today, I taught it to my class every year (they learned the whole alphabet and were so proud!), and as a result when one of my best friends has a brother and a husband who are deaf it was not a big "mystery". I would hope his team, should they learn of it, would be embracing. And maybe help him with that bully issue if it is still around. Some random thoughts. What does Hank think? Good luck!Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685971624738379085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post-13501037137849762462012-04-06T21:27:59.643-07:002012-04-06T21:27:59.643-07:00So first and foremost kudos for having the strengt...So first and foremost kudos for having the strength to let your son play a sport that he likes regardless of any ailment disease or struggles that he has. Any youth coach will understand missing a practice or game because you and your family are preparing for a fundraiser. You are there to encourage him to be the best he can be no matter what. Is it tough? Yes every single day. My daughter has a learning disability that poses challenges everyday. But you know what, her love for the game of softball really seems to keep her engaged and always striving to do better even when that is 18 hours away at a junior college living on her own. Do you make mistakes along the way? Yup then you have that glass of wine, breathe and you give those kids of yours big hugs and you move on to the next event. I smile and am proud of my sweet baby girl. I am the luckiest mom in the world....and so are youCindy C :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post-11420457238419220782012-04-06T21:00:52.735-07:002012-04-06T21:00:52.735-07:00P.S. - (after 1 1/2 glasses of wine) wouldn't ...P.S. - (after 1 1/2 glasses of wine) wouldn't it be great if Funderland had batting cages _ I wish this had spell checkPKhttp://www.kittlesoutdoor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post-20504574315139645632012-04-06T19:16:10.443-07:002012-04-06T19:16:10.443-07:00First, I just want to say I am very proud of you a...First, I just want to say I am very proud of you and Jeff for your exceptional parenting. You have handled a very serious situation in you family's life with as much funloving, outgoing, normalcy that any one could ever produce for your kids. The professional and passionate awareness campaign you have developed is beyond exceptional.<br /><br />That one evening of baseball practice is preparing for the rest of this baseball season. The one evening of your fundraiser is preparing for the rest of Hank's life. Put it all out there like you know how to do so well and give the league a chance to support your cause. I will try to visit in Funderland with family. Love you guys. PKPKhttp://www.kittlesoutdoor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956351798752751809.post-70863102477956272492012-04-06T15:33:19.401-07:002012-04-06T15:33:19.401-07:00I think folks who don't know what the story is...I think folks who don't know what the story is know something is going on and would probably support Hank even more! You guys support the team, and it's ok if the team supports you/Hank! Let them know, get the awareness out there get the support and have the team and league help out! It's what these leagues love to do and raise... support for their kids!!!!<br />That's my initial thought as I read this. I am also very aware of your concerns.pinkkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379266386033969499noreply@blogger.com