This is Stafford's best baseball buddy, Chad Garrett. During their tournament last weekend, Chad became Stafford's hero! While he was running in to home plate, Chad had a collision with the catcher. It was the final out, yes he was OUT, and the game ended Rebels, our team, 7, Mount Paran Knights, 8! From what I have heard, and thank the good Lord I did not see, it was the worst thing Stafford and Bo (and I am sure the rest of the team!) have ever witnessed! His leg basically snapped in half and was completely mangled...it makes me cry even as I write this post! The ambulance came, they were in Hamilton, Ga., and rushed Chad off to Scottish Rite. The whole Rebels team followed behind the Garrett family and ambulance. Thanks be to God that the break was in a good spot...if you can call it that! His leg broke in the Tibia and Fibula and he has a RED cast...GO DAWGS...all the way from his ankle to his hip. Chad showed such bravery and humility not only to his team mates, but the Mount Paran team as well! He smiled the whole time...as you can see on his face, he has a GREAT smile! These pictures were taken on Sunday night...the same day as the "accident," and the spirit of the Garrett family is so refreshing and uplifting it leaves us in awe! Thank you for being such an inspiration to others!!
Chad came for a little visit today. He brought his pillows to prop his leg on and of course that great attitude, and constant smile! Thanks Chad, and Marcia, for allowing Chad to come hang out...the boys played Wii, ate pizza, and watched a little TV. It was great, and Brighton and Berklie LOVED it!
The best part was when Brighton stubbed his toe while playing in the pool today...I'll give him the fact that he did lose skin, and it did bleed, however.......I think he will live! He carried on and on about his TOE. After he SCREAMED his way through their bath, he got a baseball band aid...pretty cool, huh? He was all better, but he just needed to lay down in Mommy and Daddy's bed...OK, BUT he needed our bolster to prop his leg up on! Just like Chad and his "BOO-BOO...no touch!!!"
I should have taken a picture, but I didn't...just imagine! It was, indeed, hilarious! What a BOY, God love him!!
Chad had such a great time, he had to "crawl" out of here! he he!! I tickle myself!
***Just a little note...The Mount Paran Knights sent Chad a cookie bouquet yesterday. The Garrett family also received a note of great concern and apology from their catcher with whom Chad had his collision!! Amazing sportsmanship!
Chad, we will miss you terribly next week while we are in Panama City!! Each run we get is for you...maybe we will win the whole tournament! Tell your Mom we are still willing to take you with us...you can be my "nanny" for the week. I'll give you a baby monitor, AND a bell! I am REALLY serious, but not about the nanny part! We have an extra room, just for you, because Stanton is in Disney!
GO REBELS!!!!
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