This past weekend we went to Thomasville for Levale's jersey retirement. It was a full day Saturday, but we had so much fun. Saturday morning the Thomasville Bulldogs had practice, so Levale headed to watch. At 12 they began an "Old Timers Game". They had a great turnout, and it was so neat to watch them come back together & play the sport they all love. Levale didn't really play, but he did stand in the outfield. He wanted to be a part so bad, but figured it wouldn't be a good idea if he got hurt playing before the season. It was really funny to watch some of the guys...let's just say I bet some of them had a hard time getting out of the bed Sunday morning!!! Following the game, they had a Home Run Derby tournament. Levale did play, and he hit one HR!!! My parents arrived after the HR Derby game, and we all headed to Nanny and Pop's to change clothes for the dinner. At the dinner, they recognized Levale for all his accomplishments from high school through last season! It was amazing to sit there and listen to them all. He has so much to be thankful for. The good Lord has blessed him with talent that most guys dream of. Levale gave a short speech, and did such a wonderful job. He ended his speech with Proverbs 3:5-7 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." WOW!!! Levale said that not only for the players of the THS team this year, but also for us (me and him). We are still uncertain if Levale will be playing professional baseball again next year. Our good Lord knows, and we need to trust His plan. If this is the end of baseball Levale has gotten to fulfill his dream, and do things most little boys dream of! I am so proud of my precious husband! Please pray that we will have patience in the coming weeks, and that the Lord will reveal His GOOD & PERFECT plan to us.
Levale's best friend, DY and his girlfriend, Laurie. We love them, and wish we got to see them more often!!!
Three of the Four Seniors and the Coaches on the 1999 Georgia State Champion Team...The Thomasville Bulldogs. From L-R: Coach Adcock, Daniel Young (DY), Levale, David Chambers, and Coach McDougal.
Me and Levale with his parents and brother, Thomas. Thank you so much for raising such a wonderful young man. Because of you two his dreams came true...Thank you for driving him all over creation to baseball camps, and supporting him through the ups and downs! We love you!
Also, THANK YOU to everyone else who came to support him. It mean so much to us both. We love each and everyone of you!!!
I must say once again...I AM SO PROUD OF YOU HONEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
