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Chris Hennessey's avatar

Damn, you got me again. Great writing as always. This is something I need to work on deeply.

keep it up my friend!

Nathan Fletcher's avatar

Thanks brother! You just have to start. And then write for yourself. If not about what others think then you can get over the self consciousness of not being a “writer”!

Hank's avatar

Wow! All I can say is Wow!! This is what grace, gratitude and joy looks like! And the beautiful part? These kinds of moments are available to ALL of us!!

Nathan, you are an amazing writer, not only because you can wordsmith (because you can!), but because what pours out onto the page comes from your lived experience and your heart and touches me to my soul!! I can cry at the drop of a pin. This one had rivers coming down my face. Thank you!!! 🥲

Nathan Fletcher's avatar

Thank you Hank! I shed a tear writing it:)

Jason Botts's avatar

Thanks for sharing with me, Nathan. Told the event well and captured the emotion of it from many different angles. And wrapped it up in a big beautiful bow of a life lesson for us all. I loved this.

Nathan Fletcher's avatar

Thank you Jason. That means the world--especially coming from you. So many of grew up dreaming of playing Major League Baseball--you actually did it! You know the game, the pressures, the personalities and what is on the line. I appreciate you reading it and your kind comment!

Jason Botts's avatar

It’s great a story in the history of the game. Dudes like Galarraga — the grinders and kind humans — are the types who make being a part of that brotherhood so special. Always amazing when they get the spotlight.

Esteban's avatar

If people only knew and accepted each other as they are…

Julie Meier Wright's avatar

Very wise life lessons!

Nathan Fletcher's avatar

Thank you Julie! Hope you are well!