Winning Words 5/11/10
“Baseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do it life.” (Ernie Harwell) Ernie was married to Lulu for 68 years. Broadcasting baseball was his job; being married to Lulu was his life. We have our jobs, but what is our life? It’s good question for all of us to ask…especially on a wedding anniversary date. ;-) Jack

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Yes, Ernie had his priorities correct...God first, family next and then baseball. Our life is what we make of it...as is marriage. Tomorrow, Gary and I will be married 32 years. We have had our ups and downs...a lot more ups though...and when one of us was down and out, the other picks him/her up. God is good and has led us where we are now and will continue to be our pilot. FROM JACK: Ours is today. We're ahead by 21 years. MORE FROM JUDY: opps...instead of pilot...it should be "coach"!!! MORE FROM JACK: I like the hymn, Jesus, Savior, pilot me, better than Jesus, Savior, coach me. Yes, I get your point!

FROM AM IN MICHIGAN: Mac took me to my senior prom on May 3, 1947. Split up, got together again and engaged April 26, 1949. Married 59 years on May 6. It has been a remarkable journey, through thick and thin. We are so happy to be together. Best days of our lives when we ignore the aches. "Get up, dress up and show up".. FROM JACK: Like Ernie said: "You make the most of your opportunities."

FROM ML IN ILLINOIS: mark and i just had #32. he was in asia for work. i was in new york for pleasure and diversion. it was our first anniversary apart. it reinforced the knowledge and good fortune that we are each other's life.