Miracle League...Coming to NWA!

Bryan and I headed to Little Rock yesterday and met up with Amber and Jim Bob to watch the Miracle League play. We are going to be helping with Miracle League in NWA and we thought it would be a good idea to see some games before the season here starts! I knew the basics of what the Miracle League does and how it goes, but watching it in action was so fun!

The kids had a blast, and the adults had just as much fun. Each kid playing has a buddy for the game. The buddy gives as much or as little help as that child needs to be successful! Every child gets a hit, gets on base, and the last batter in each inning gets a home run! The entire field and dugout is wheelchair accessible, the bases are flat, and they have numerous sizes and styles of bats, balls and even a ball that makes noise so children with visual impairments can play by listening for the ball so they will know when to swing!! I was fascinated with that ball, and even Bryan and Jim Bob tried to hit the ball. They had a little trouble, but they say that children with visual impairments typically have no problem hitting the ball!
Bryan batting with his eyes closed trying to hit the ball that made noises.

I love that they make the game fun and accessible to everyone that wants to play!

We all ended up participating in several of the games. I buddied with a handsome little fella who had LOTS of energy and loved the water hoses, and we both ended being soaked! But since it was 90 degrees, getting dry wasn't a problem. We hit twice, ran the bases and played in the outfield all while holding a toy snake and/or a cup of juice. I love that the game is played in whatever way makes the kids happy! :)
Jim Bob pitching!
Our new friend CW came up to Bryan and said "I want you to be my buddy!" So, off Bryan went with him. They had a good time and apparently they talked the entire time, and Bryan learned about his school/work schedule and his girlfriend! :)
Bryan and CW

Amber, Peggy and CW chatting! Peggy is in charge of Miracle League in Little Rock and is helping Amber get everything rolling in NWA.
This little guy insisted on climbing out of his chair and pushing it! It was awesome! :)
This is Mary Kate and her Dad. Her dad was her buddy for the game! Bryan and I have known this little girl since she was baby! We didn't know she was playing in Miracle League, so it was a nice surprise and a good chance to catch up with her mom and dad!

For more information on Miracle League in NWA click here.
"The Miracle League....It's more than just baseball!"