OC Player injured

[SoCalASABlue]

It's great to see one of these stories has a happy ending...but I truly hope she is also using this second chance to teach others not to do the same stupid thing she did...

Bella is a classic example of turning a negative into a positive.
Bella knows she did not make a smart decision and it led to her injury.
She knows she has been given a 2nd chance and is making the most of it, not just in softball but in life.

Like someone mentioned above, next time a call doesn't go your team's way, or the snack bar food sucks, or your games are running late, think about what kids like this are going through. Think about the young soldiers dodging roadside bombs overseas. Think about the homeless guy dumpster diving for his dinner...
Kind of puts things in perspective and makes those other "problems" seem pretty silly.

Wholeheartedly agree that we should always count our blessings and remember "there but for the grace of God go I"...but somehow making her daily recovery effort equal with the soldiers dodging roadside bombs on a daily basis is a bit much...

[Sftbll4ever]

It's great to see one of these stories has a happy ending...but I truly hope she is also using this second chance to teach others not to do the same stupid thing she did...

Bella is a classic example of turning a negative into a positive.
Bella knows she did not make a smart decision and it led to her injury.
She knows she has been given a 2nd chance and is making the most of it, not just in softball but in life.

Like someone mentioned above, next time a call doesn't go your team's way, or the snack bar food sucks, or your games are running late, think about what kids like this are going through. Think about the young soldiers dodging roadside bombs overseas. Think about the homeless guy dumpster diving for his dinner...
Kind of puts things in perspective and makes those other "problems" seem pretty silly.

Wholeheartedly agree that we should always count our blessings and remember "there but for the grace of God go I"...but somehow making her daily recovery effort equal with the soldiers dodging roadside bombs on a daily basis is a bit much...

I totally agree with EVERYTHING that Blue is saying. Nothing has ever been discussed as to the dangers of what she did.

A girl that has truely inspired me is Natalie Buchoz. That kid had a freak skiing accident and was paralized. She is now starting to take steps on her own. She goes out to camps and other places and speaks about what she has accomplished.

I am truely happy that Bella is healing so well as she is such a nice kid!! Nobody ever wants to hear about a kid getting hurt. This is just another of lifes lessons that can be avoided and that others can learn from.

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SoCalASABlue, I get what you are saying.
I guess I should have said it keeps things in perspective for me personally, because I have known Bella and her family since 2003, when I coached her back in 8u rec ball.
And now, seeing her and her mom a few times a week, and watching her recovery up close.

Sftbll4ever, where the heck have you been.
Agree about Natalie. I still wear the green and yellow "Team Nat" wristband I got a few years ago when she was injured. It's amazing how cheerful and positive she is every time I see her.

[Sftbll4ever]

Sftbll4ever, where the heck have you been.
Agree about Natalie. I still wear the green and yellow "Team Nat" wristband I got a few years ago when she was injured. It's amazing how cheerful and positive she is every time I see her.

Hiding under a rock!!! I'm all out of those wrist bands. Wore mine to death!!!