Rickey & Robinson

• Bennett and I just learned about courage.  "The Value of Courage:  The Story of Jackie Robinson" taught us that having courage means doing the things that are hard to do - even things that we're afraid to do.  Jackie Robinson had the courage to serve his country in WWII and to be the first black player in professional baseball.  Branch Rickey had the courage to bring Jackie to the big leagues.  He signed Jackie to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Branch told Jackie that he was looking for a player that had the courage not to fight back (when he was called names by fans or cleated by opposing players).  The Value of Courage helped Jackie Robinson change professional sports . . . and the country.  Now, Bennett understands that nothing can stop him if he has courage. 
• "Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life."  -Jackie Robinson
• "If things don't come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit." -Branch Rickey
• Bennett saw the pediatrician yesterday.  Everything is going well and we won't have to go back until the two month mark.  He's still on the oxygen (just a little bit) because his levels (technical term: oxygen saturation percentage) are somewhat erratic.  The sleep in his eyes from the blocked tear duct is also erratic, but seems to be getting better.
• My mother-in-law just left after being here just over a week.  I'll pass on the ma-in-law jokes in order to say that we are thankful for the help around the house, for the opportunity for Karah to spend some time at work, and to go out with friends on Friday.  We appreciate it Cinda (& Keith)!   
• Okay, I lied . . . Q:  What is the difference between outlaws and in-laws?     A: Outlaws are Wanted.