fun with the Vestry

I took members of my Vestry out to the Whitecaps game last night as a gesture of appreciation for all their work. My youngest member is 16, and had never been to a baseball game! That's tragic. I think there's a theme for each day. Last night the theme was Mardi Gras. At one point the mascots came around with beads that they threw into the stands. I caught one! I never catch anything at a baseball game. I gave the beads to my young Vestry member. Might as well make her first game special. In the thrid inning a foul was hit towards us. I caught it! Can you believe that? I've always wanted to catch a ball. I thought about bringing my glove, since we were going to be in a good place for a bad hit. But I figured fouls never come near me, so I left the glove at home. Ah, Mr. Murphy, they're laws for a reason. I gave the ball to my young Vestry member too. Might as well make her first game magic. After the game (which we won 4-0), I took her down to meet the players and get the ball signed. There were a lot of people there and only two players. I called out "Hey number 8! You're my favourite player!" He look right past all the other people, right at me, and said "Really? Thanks." "Would you sign this ball for me?" I followed up. I tossed him the ball and said to write "To Emily" on it. He did, and signed his name, and tossed it back again. As we were leaving, my novice baseball fan asked me if I knew that player. I've no idea who he is, I said. I didn't have time to wait for all those other people to get their stuff signed. Ah, young padawan, there are ways of cutting through the crowds to get what you want. Lessons learned.

What an awesome game. What an awesome Vestry.