June 14

Isaac very briefly came out to warm up the pitcher during his morning game.

He hasn't played catcher in years, but when I saw him squatting behind the plate wearing the mask, I was instantly transported back to his time in AA-ball. He caught the last inning of the first game of that season, and I have a photo of him celebrating a win following the final out. His smile was so huge and genuine that the sight is imprinted in my memory.

It's a blessing how a sight as simple as this one can trigger a sweet memory.