My Shameful Secret.

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  • TheFinalThird
    TheFinalThird Posts: 315 Member
    Here's a fun p.s. to my umpiring post from earlier today. Because of my NSV, everything on the field seemed brighter, clearer and sharper to me. I was so happy to be out there with my shin guards inside my pants legs. At the start of the game, I took my place behind home plate, pointed at the pitcher, and yelled, "play." Right before the pitcher threw the first pitch, my field umpire yelled, "TIME." I stepped away from the plate and asked him what was wrong. He said, "you might want to put on your mask before he pitches." I was so excited about my NSV that I forgot to put on my mask!
  • tammyj83
    tammyj83 Posts: 159 Member
    My daughter played fastpitch softball from age 7 on up through college and beyond, so we spent countless weekends at the ball fields. I have a special place in my heart for the umpires, as well as the coaches--the good ones, that is ;) Takes a special person to be good at either of these jobs and you, sir, are clearly a special person. Congratulations on your exciting NSV and enjoy the season!
  • eswelk123
    eswelk123 Posts: 2
    Sniff...sniff...teared me up a little!! Way to go, what an inspiration you are!! Proud of you!! :)
  • Lisa760
    Lisa760 Posts: 113 Member
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful success story with us. You sound like a wonderful addition to every game you help create for your players.
  • thingeringer
    thingeringer Posts: 241 Member
    Home run!
  • rebasporty
    rebasporty Posts: 287 Member
    Nice story
  • ZUMBAMomma84
    ZUMBAMomma84 Posts: 61
    congrats!
  • buzzcogs
    buzzcogs Posts: 296 Member
    Awsome! You sound like a great umpire too! You and your league are both big winners!
  • steffo365
    steffo365 Posts: 183 Member
    Congratulations on your victory! I loved reading your story, it is amazing :]. A good percent of us here on MFP are fighting the weight loss battle as well, and your 70 lb loss is an inspiration. Thank You for sharing!

    Wishing you a continuous successful journey, God Bless! <3
  • minkakross
    minkakross Posts: 687 Member
    This is one of the best NSV stories I have read, thank you for sharing.
  • kittyr77
    kittyr77 Posts: 419 Member
    Aw what a sweet story! So pleased for you :)
  • bigphatcat
    bigphatcat Posts: 7,843 Member
    With a tear in my eye for your great accomplishment may I congratulate you. 70 lbs is awesome and you are well on your way. I am sending you a friend request becuase as a former ball player and now baseball dad I WANT TO SEE YOU AT WILLIAMSPORT. keep up the great work
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
    As a fellow umpire I understand you r commintment and how doing those games benefits us more than most of the kids. To do it 17 years given some parents and coaches that is a great milestone and it speaks to your character as a person looking to make sure kids are given a fair shot night in and noght out. I hope you do well and if you are going to Williamsport or any other World Series please let me know. Congrats on your weight loss.
  • seashellmoore
    seashellmoore Posts: 6
    That is so wonderful. Thank you for being an inspiration to me!
  • jcaughlin
    jcaughlin Posts: 2 Member
    WOW, thank you for sharing your story. I found it very inspiring :smile:
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    You are incredibly inspirational and such an eloquent writer, I'm thrilled for you! Play ball!
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    So beautifully written. Congratulations on reaching this goal!
  • KirstenTheFamilyCoach
    KirstenTheFamilyCoach Posts: 327 Member
    Your story is very inspiring! Thank you for your volunteering in serviceto the kids. I think we absolutely undervalue people like you and this morning I lift my glass(of green smoothie) to you in your honor!
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    Gave me chills! Great job!!!
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Your story made me tear up a little, in a good way. Keep it up, ump! Exciting, isn't it? :-)

    Me too. Way to go, ump. Working with kids can really make a difference for their furture.
  • jenniferrow
    jenniferrow Posts: 203
    That is a big deal! So happy for you. Thanks so much for sharing.
  • Live4More
    Live4More Posts: 177 Member
    Congratulations on a job well done!! What an inspiring story!
  • madworld1
    madworld1 Posts: 524
    Very inspiring. I love this story! Thank you for sharing.
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    As I read your story, my eyes welled with tears....and then they spilled down my face...I CELEBRATE WITH YOU TODAY!!! Congrats!
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    WAY TO GO!!!! That is an amazing accomplishment.
  • sjwilliams706
    sjwilliams706 Posts: 10
    What an amazing story!! Good for you!!
  • moraldd
    moraldd Posts: 99
    Beautiful story and beautifully written. Well done, congratulations and thanks for sharing.
  • pamperedpenguin
    pamperedpenguin Posts: 95 Member
    So awesome! Thank you for sharing your story! And keep it up!!
  • Semperfione
    Semperfione Posts: 109
    Very proud of you sharing this with us here. We all have our issues. Keep going, you will make it even greater than ever!!!
  • JudySwims
    JudySwims Posts: 52 Member
    Your story was so well written, and heartfelt, that I got the shivers! CONGRATS!!!!!

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