Rain, Rain, Go Away

So we may have left the awful weather in Kansas, but somehow it found its way to Decatur. Thanks to rain all evening and morning, all games were pushed back to tomorrow, causing pool play to extend into Monday rather than finishing up on Saturday. I wish I could be writing about how great we played today against Point Loma Nazarene, and how we are still in the hunt to compete in the 8-team double elimination bracket, but instead I get to write about how awesome it was for the girls to spend time with each other's families and just get away from the hotel for a few hours. I was lucky to have my parents meet up with the team for lunch at Chili's, and then get treated to birthday shopping with my mom. I am a huge Alabama Softball fan, so I purchased a crimson ROLL TIDE shirt at Hibbett Sports, but because my uncle is an assistant softball coach at Auburn, I had to buy a navy blue AU shirt too. I am now confused as to why my shirt says WAR EAGLES across the front, but their mascot is the Tigers. I guess I will Google it later.

The rest of the team found other ways to stay busy in the wonderful town of Decatur. Some of the girls went to see the new Shrek movie and gave it "two thumbs waaaay up!" Another group of girls went bowling, which had to have been a great time if you ask me. We may have been deprived of softball for a day, but it was easy for us to find something fun to do other than playing ball together. I must admit, I have never been apart of, or even witnessed a more close-knit group of ladies as the MNU Softball team. We love each other both as teammates and as friends. I am so happy to surround myself with such a great group of athletes and coaches.

Back to softball though...

Tomorrow we play PLNU and we know they are a good team. They have a great pitching staff and solid hitting from top to bottom. They are a fast team, which is what we saw yesterday against Shorter. They make things happen by putting the ball in play rather than cranking doubles in the gaps and homeruns that clear the fence. They come from a strong conference, so I am sure they have seen good pitching and have defended great hitting. We know we have to play our best in order to prevail tomorrow. We are a team that plays up to our opponents, though. We play best when it matters most. I have no doubt tomorrow's game will be better than some people may think.

I hope you can find time to catch the game on the Internet or radio tomorrow. In the famous words of Joe Willis: FEAR THE NEER!! :)

Love Always,

Taylor #21