As many on here are aware I've shared Brookes journey to get a HLS on this site since she was 12yo. There's been many up and downs during this journey but its a necessary part of the journey.
I honestly don't know how her college career will go but I know in my heart she's prepared and more than willing to achieve what she wants and that's all a parent can ask.
I will leave with some advice though. This site has been a great source of info and debate and I hope people continue to share video of their kids because it helps so many not just your own. There's A LOT of back and fort now and I've personally been a contributing factor in that until I promised to not post anymore.
It's hard to believe that my time with Brooke is over for the most part. I didn't hit me until our drive home. As a parent I never realized just how much I love my kids. Softball has afforded Brooke and I so much time together. I ALREADY miss her and I honestly don't know what to do with all the free time now that we aren't hitting for hours every night.
Every time I look at her now I can't help but picture that little girl sitting in the grass in tee ball just bored out of her mind. I took hitting WAY too seriously and I let some precious moments go by because I was so blinded by making sure Brooke achieved a HLS. Don't take these moments for granted parents because they are gone before you know.
Another thing I wish I knew was softball isn't about the all mighty scholarship, it's about spending time with your kid/kids and watching them smile. So when people say to you, " I can't believe you spend that much money and time on softball when you could've paid for college with that money", you just tell them I spent my money & my time on my kid/kids so they would know that they are loved.
There's been 2 occasions where I've lost it and shed some tears in my life. The first was when a friend/mentor passed away and the second was Thursday after I dropped Brooke off and headed home. I've never felt such a deep void in my life than when I looked in my mirror and realized that Brooke wasn't in the back seat all dirty and sweaty from a long day at the park.
Give your kids a hug tonight guys because before you know it they are in a different state. I wish everyone the best and good luck on your journey.
I honestly don't know how her college career will go but I know in my heart she's prepared and more than willing to achieve what she wants and that's all a parent can ask.
I will leave with some advice though. This site has been a great source of info and debate and I hope people continue to share video of their kids because it helps so many not just your own. There's A LOT of back and fort now and I've personally been a contributing factor in that until I promised to not post anymore.
It's hard to believe that my time with Brooke is over for the most part. I didn't hit me until our drive home. As a parent I never realized just how much I love my kids. Softball has afforded Brooke and I so much time together. I ALREADY miss her and I honestly don't know what to do with all the free time now that we aren't hitting for hours every night.
Every time I look at her now I can't help but picture that little girl sitting in the grass in tee ball just bored out of her mind. I took hitting WAY too seriously and I let some precious moments go by because I was so blinded by making sure Brooke achieved a HLS. Don't take these moments for granted parents because they are gone before you know.
Another thing I wish I knew was softball isn't about the all mighty scholarship, it's about spending time with your kid/kids and watching them smile. So when people say to you, " I can't believe you spend that much money and time on softball when you could've paid for college with that money", you just tell them I spent my money & my time on my kid/kids so they would know that they are loved.
There's been 2 occasions where I've lost it and shed some tears in my life. The first was when a friend/mentor passed away and the second was Thursday after I dropped Brooke off and headed home. I've never felt such a deep void in my life than when I looked in my mirror and realized that Brooke wasn't in the back seat all dirty and sweaty from a long day at the park.
Give your kids a hug tonight guys because before you know it they are in a different state. I wish everyone the best and good luck on your journey.
