BLAKE'S PLACE
Tyrin Blake Rippy at 4 years old on July 21, 2001 at Uncle John's Wedding
Tyrin at Uncle John's Wedding, on July 21, 2001
JUST A LITTLE BOY
He stands at the plate with heart pounding fast.
The bases are loaded, the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help him, he stands all alone.
A hit at this moment would send the team home.
The ball meets the plate, he swings and he misses.
There's a groan from the crowd, some boos & hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries: "Strike the bum out!"
Tears fill his eyes, the game's no longer fun.
So open your heart and give him a break.
For it's moments like this, a man you can make.
Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget.
He's just a little boy and not a man yet.
~~~Little League Creed~~~
Tyrin's T-Ball Team Summer of 2002
