Bees game

A few weeks ago John received a phone call from Jenny at LDS Hospital Public Relations. She asked him if he would like to throw out a first pitch at a Bees game. LDS Hospital is a major sponsor for the Bees. They were asked to get 3 people for first pitches for the last 3 games of the season. They had one employee and then actually John and one other guy (both from East 8 - cancer patients). John was so excited, and a little nervous :) The morning of the game he practiced at home to make sure he could throw it far enough. They also gave our family tickets to the game. The game was at 1 pm and we had to be there by 12:30. We got there and it was a nice day (a little warm, but not like it has been). We invited Jeff and Rachelle and Brook and Dave and their kids to come watch too.  Jeff and Rachelle were there early and were able to meet up with us. Before the game started they took us under the seats, the back way, down these halls and out on to the field (Jeff and Rachelle got to come too). We all stood off to the side kind of behind the catcher. They had 3 people doing a first pitch. John was 2nd.  It was really neat and the announcer did a thing on him and his donor drive and his transplants - it was super neat.  John pitched and did great. We took a bunch of pictures on the field and then went to our seats.

We have been to several Bees games. We always sit on the "lawn". Cheap seats and kids can run around and there is a play ground right behind the lawn.  Our seats to this game were about 9 rows up behind 1st base.  I forgot what it was like to actually be able to see the ball and to pay attention to what is going on :) John sat at a table near the lawn away from the crowds and I had the kids. Because we did not have to pay for tickets we decided to let the kids get some treats at the game (which we have never let them do). Also the day before the game some one gave us a little money and so that is what we used it for. The kids had fun with their super expensive lemonade and ice cream :)  We went to the lawn for a little bit, and then back to our seats. The Bees were losing big time so we left in the beginning of the 8th inning - John was super tired and ready to come home.

It was a fun day and we all had fun!

Now - tomorrow is his big 100 day post transplant appointment - we pray all the tests go well :)