Today is one of the best days of the year.  It technically began yesterday but for our house the big day is today.  Opening day in baseball season is always a cause for celebration around here.  I was able to take my daughter a time or two to see it in person.  All of the decorations is a great addition to everything else that is going on at the ballpark.  Jets fly over at low altitudes at the conclusion of our national anthem.  You cannot help but be swept up in the fragrance of your favorite foods waiting for you at the concession stand.  Anyone who reads this blog even on occasion knows of our love for the national pastime.  Even my autistic son loves to go to the big ballpark with us.  He sings all of the songs.  He even knows when to clap or cheer when prompted.  We even get a special television deal on our satellite that allows us to watch games from all over the country.  Sounds like we have the baseball bug pretty bad. 

Last year was a dream come true for us.  Our favorite team went all the way to the World Series even though they lost.  I took my daughter to what turned out to be the last game of that playoff.  My treatment was over so it felt good to be out doing normal stuff again.  We were just lost in all of the sights and sounds realizing we were at the oldest professional team championship in our country.  Our following the Texas Rangers began about seven years ago it seems.  That is the first summer that we really got into watching every game we could.  Now we try to go to games when possible.  We watch as many games on television as time allows.  We even gave out various Ranger shirts as Christmas presents this past year.  Our team won their first game today.  Makes them undefeated for the season.  Game two is tomorrow night.  No one ever knows what any season will bring.  Surprises are abundant over a six month schedule. 

I looked through my various sports magazines at their prediction issues this past week.  Our team is not getting much respect again despite last year's success.  This isn't too unusual for the Rangers.  One of their key players from last season decided to sign with another team.  I still think we can compete for the playoffs with other additions the team made.  But they will have to either have a young pitcher really do great or make another trade to get a better one for the long run.  My money would be on the Red Sox and the Phillies at the next World Series.  They seem to have the better teams on paper for now.  Six months is a long time with a lot of games to be played.  Every season brings about a surprise team or two so do not take my idea as anything valuable. 

So we will follow our team daily to see how they are doing.  Happiness will be felt when they win.  Sadness will come when they lose.  But our loyalty will remain in the Rangers as our team by choice.  Baseball is underway yet again.  It really is the great constant of life for us.  Think I will go get me a box of Cracker Jack now. 

Bro. Trey