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Each coach pitched to their own

team. I knew right where to put it for

Timmy. When he hit the ball and ran

all the way to first base without even

stumbling, his mother almost fell off

the bleachers.

At the last game I was surprised

but pleased to see Timmy’s father

sitting beside his wife. His shock at

seeing Timmy run and catch a fly ball

was evident. He was soon cheering

for his son and was louder than any

other parent there.

The years passed, and my wife

and I continued to encourage our son.

He grew strong, and a person would

hardly know he had ever had any

problems. But I always wondered