In my town there is a baseball league called The Miracle League. The name says it all! It's truly a miracle and a blessing in my son's life. You see...this league is for children who could not otherwise play baseball. They give everyone an opportunity to play no matter what their handicap may be. My son has Tourette's and has high functioning autism. He also has ADHD. All these factors have unfortunately kept him from playing in the past. Not any more!
Today I witnessed him gain a stronger confidence and have the kind of fun a mother dreams of for her son. He hit the ball the very first time it was pitched to him! I was so proud. He knew that it was a little different, but he never said anything to me. He quietly observed as each person took his/her turn to bat.
There were service dogs and volunteers all over the field. It was such a beautiful sight! The best part was the feeling of acceptance and nonjudgmental attitude. It was so wonderful.
The league goes through adult so that means that he will be able to play for as long as he desires. Perhaps one day he can coach or volunteer. Who knows?
In the meantime I will treasure every moment and smile as he makes new friends. Today it was a boy named DJ who he felt a connection to. They became instant friends. I love that about these kids. It's almost like they are kindred spirits and they know it. If only we all could be that way. What a wonderful world this would be.
