Ok I've set the mood and you're all craving Cracker Jacks now... the scene is the dugout of a Mukilteo North Little League field on a chilly April night. Last night in fact..picture the dugout of the victorious Black Knights. You're Surrounded by 11 and 12 year old boys who just won a hard fought battle on the cold, damp diamond. There's not a shiver in the bunch, just the opposite they are hot from running the bases and jogging through the line of shaking hands and high fives yet you feel goosebumps from what is about to happen... There's a tradition with this team, after each winning game, they sign a "game ball" and present it to the team member that contributed the most to the win. In walks the proud coach following the team into the dugout after shaking hands with the opposing team's coach and the umps. He is barely able to get the word's as to who should get the game ball out before the Black Knights speak nearly as one that that ball should go to Kelton! Now folks, remember these are extremely competitive pre-teen boys....so this is a BIG DEAL, as it should be! It speaks extremely highly of these young men to support their teammate who is fighting his own battle with such an honor and I know that he was extremely touched by this gift and can't wait to recieve the ball and will cherish it always. It also says so much about how these young men have been raised and coached. I want to take a moment and thank not just the players, of whom I couldn't be more proud without ever meeting them, but also their parents and Coaches Ben Greaby and Rick Berry.
Way to go Black Knights!! No matter where you are in the standings, you are Champions and Leaders on and off the field!
On another positive note, Kelton actually got to go to school for a little bit today, where another group of awesome people were there to see him, and he see them. The wonderful staff of Horizon Elementary who have been so very supportive. They are selling Kids for KK bracelets and tickets to the Kar Wash that's happening on May 17th. Kelton was, and I quote Alanna, "Super, Super Happy to be at school and see everyone!" He did have to go to the UW today to actually get tattoos for where they are going to focus the radiation on his hip and leg, and have another dry run of the procedure before the treatments start next week. Good news for Mom today though, she learned that KK never, ever wants to get a "real" Tattoo!! The process was painful, but Kelton did as we all know him to do, he was strong and bared the pain like the Champ he is, but don't expect any anchors or "tribal" art on his biceps when he hits in the major leagues someday! So other then a few bloody noses and the easily tired conditions he's staying strong, with all of your support, prayers, thoughts and notes!! So.... we're in the Bottom of the 2nd inning and KK is still Kickin' it and you, the crowd, are cheering him on and he's loving it! So...Extra Extra read all about it, KK's gonna Kick it there's no doubt about it!! Time for the rally caps!
See you next inning
"Ump"le Mike
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