Battle Scars

Alan and I both had injuries last week from baseball.

I started out on Thursday trying to break up a double play when the shortstop throw the ball and it hit my right hand just below the thumb. I thought it was okay until I tried to pick up and throw the ball, it was then I realized how much in pain I was. Coach took me out of the game and our trainer, Tanya, wrapped up my hand and put ice on it. Fortunately, the hand was not broken but badly bruised. I have been having ultrasound treatments with Tanya after school. It is still bruised but much better and I am able to play with no pain.

Alan thought he would join the walking wounded on Saturday. Alan was sliding into home plate when the pitcher came running down and accidentally stepped and turned on his right hand. Unfortunately, at this stage the boys are wearing metal cleats. The pitcher's cleat actually slit open Alan's hand, the wound was wide open and you could see right into his hand. Mom took Alan to the walk-in clinic, the doctor gave him 7 stitches on his hand, as seen in the picture. He cannot play baseball for about 10 days but will be in the school play this weekend. Alan is the dog catcher in the play 'Annie Jr.'.