An explanation of my absence

Good advice GD! Long time no hear. Hope you've been enjoying some mix of beer, ball, boat, and BBQ

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I won't make this long and drawn out, but I left the community overnight, no posts, no explanation of why. I've felt ashamed, because I had grown very close to many on here, but just couldn't bring myself to discuss what was going on. For that, I apologize.

I've been out of pocket for almost a year. Haven't even sat foot near a diamond. Wife got breast cancer last August, the whole nine yards.........double mastectomy, chemo, some organ problems, reconstruction surgery.

It was quite the slap in the face for me, as during the process I felt very guilty for the neglect of time I spent over the years being a ballpark junkie, too many hours away from the Mrs., all the years traveling the country with daughter's team, decades of watching local spring high school games of players from family to friends to co-workers, sometimes watching games that I had no ties at all.....just drove by and stopped to see the talent of the games I love. ( baseball - softball )

Fast forward, she now has a clean bill of health. Will be returning to work next month. Life is getting back to normal, physically and mentally for us both.

My wife being the comedian she is, told me last week she was grateful for being around the house more, but my ballpark "time" was also HER time to do things with her female friends, and basically said "get out of the house ........so I'll be glad when you come home". lol

I'm trying to get my feet wet again, S-L-O-W-L-Y. Along with trying to balance the fact that our "number" can come up at anytime. Tomorrow is never promised, to be with our family.

Thanks for sharing...

Glad to hear all is now well GD!

I'm sorry to hear about the medical issues your family has faced but thankfully, they seem to be on the wain from your post. I hope that everything continues to work out and look forward to more of your posts

Best wishes for you and your DW. Sounds like you've been given a new appreciation for both of your favorite passions!


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I know this is a silly Internet chat room but you were missed. Along with your sense of humor posts like this is why I missed you.

Happy things worked out good.

GD, ole buddy, good to see a Southern Boy return. Wow, your wife if truly tough. It sounds like your family has been through a lot and yet, see how strong she is now. I too spend a lot of time, "doing ball." My wife once told me that I'm not normal if I'm at home. While I understand your guilt, I think that there are so many positives to your relationship with your wife and mine with mine because we do allow them to have their own interests and free time. Also, you have to keep in mind that you were building a special bond with your dd during all of that time away. I know your wife not only understood that but wanted you to do so.

It is good to have you back. I'll have a glass of sweet tea and celebrate.

There has been some new rules put in place since you have been gone. Perfect circle will explain them to you.

You were gone???? hehehehe.... Just kidding. Glad to hear the wife's been cleared by the docs.

Don't jump in SLOWLY.. Dive head first back into it. It'll feel good.

Thank you for sharing and I am Happy to hear your wife is doing well! I have been through the loss of a loved one to BC and the loss of a wife. (different reasons) Here's to a long, bright future to you both!