NY Yankees Women's Mini-Fantasy Camp

I have returned home from 

NY Yankees Women's Mini-Fantasy Camp

with my heart feeling so incredibly full and an enormous smile on my face.  It was a trip of a lifetime, one that I will never forget.  I was only a spectator at this amazing camp and am still floating on these feelings.  I cannot even begin to imagine what the women who played must be feeling.

This was the very first all women's camp in the MLB and the NY Yankees put together a world class experience.  The amazing individuals, who had a vision, took a chance, and put together the camp did a spectacular job with every little detail.  Women from all walks of life, each with their own stories came together for one thing, their love of the NY Yankees and respect for the Yankees Organization.  I was incredibly lucky to attend as a fan and cheer on my three Aunts: Alice, Kathy and Patty.  Seeing them in pinstripes out there on the field playing are memories that are etched deeply into my heart.

If I had to choose one word to describe what it felt like to be there for those three days the word would be community.  It is an extremely powerful thing when women come together and are kind to one another.  The women at this camp blew my mind and heart wide open.  They cheered each other on, truly wanted to see each other succeed, supported one another, laughed with one another, and were filled with this incredible amount of excitement.  The energy that poured out of these women was electric.  It filled my heart to have the privilege to witness all of this.  It reminded me of all of the good that is in this world and I was able to see first hand the beauty that can unfold when people are kind to one another.

Every single individual at the camp was incredibly kind and supportive.  The amazing group of people who put together the camp, the women who had the courage to fulfill their dream and come, the fans that cheered them on, the Greats who took the players under their wings, the individuals that served us delicious meals, everyone was phenomenal.  An incredible community was formed at

George M Steinbrenner Field

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The Greats ~ Homer Bush, Bucky Dent, Tino Martinez, Gil Patterson, Mickey Rivers, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Torrez, and Roy White, welcomed these women onto the field and treated each of them with the utmost respect.  They coached and guided them on how to play baseball.  They laughed with them, joked with them, and cheered them on.  Simply from watching you could tell that everyone was having so much fun.

Community and coming together is a really important thing in this world. The NY Yankees created a unique and special community at Fantasy Camp.  Bonds were formed that will last a lifetime.  The women who attended are filled with amazing memories and new friends to share the future with.  If you have an inkling that you want to attend my advise to you would be to go for it.  I guarantee you won't regret it.

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She dreamed of the day things were different between them

But she realized she must be tender with herself, and how things are now

She wished with her whole heart that his eyes had a different view

But she realized she must concentrate first on what it is she sees

She hoped beyond hope that he just gave her a chance, a moment, a brief sliver of time

But she realized that if he did not desire that, than that is how it was meant to be

She just wanted it to be easier

Not hurt so much

Not take so long

But she knows the universe is hard at work

And she can surrender to that thought

Things have a way of working out

They always have and they always will

And when that day comes

She will then cross over

it is what it is

It is not as complicated as you think

Really it is not

We have a habit of over thinking

Analyzing every word spoken

Picking apart each detail

But really

What you see

Is what you get

There is no hidden meaning

No subplot that no one is talking about

It just is what it is

As simple as that

Why is it so difficult for us to accept simple?

Why are we always searching for what may be beneath?

Why can we not just realize it is not that complicated?

Life is pretty straight forward

There is no reason to go into detective mode

Just embrace what is before you

Because that is what is true

That is what is real

reach out

I was soaring through the sky

Feeling light

Strong

Happy

Amazed

Flying gracefully

Soaking in the view

It was beautiful

Until I started to plummet

Unpleasant words entering my ears

Frustrations building up

My stomach twisting into knots

I could feel the darkness creeping in

A crumbling crash from my incredible high

I knew I had to take control

Otherwise it would spread wildly through me

I reached out to a friend

Removed myself from the darkness

And grounded myself into my light

We cannot travel on our paths alone

Sometimes that small moment

That brief encounter

That contagious laugh

Is all we need to bring us back

But we cannot get that

Unless we ask for help

We are never alone

There is always someone there

Who will help us along

Hold our hand

Listen to our stories

Reach for them when you feel yourself falling

They may not be able to tell

How deeply drained you are inside

Until you share it with them

Open yourself up to them

Allow them to be there for you

It is during our most vulnerable times

That we deeply connect

Allow yourself to be seen

Even in your darkness

That moment of truth

Will lead you to the light

i stand here

     tampa florida, standing in the sunshine

I stand here
Deeply rooted in love
Blessed with all that I am surrounded by
I am in awe of how it happens

I stand here wondering
How I can be so lucky?
I cannot figure it out
But I embrace it
Stopping to soak it all in

I stand here
In this beautiful world
Encircled with love
Friendship
Laughter
Surprise
Support
It is amazing

I stand here
With my heart overflowing
A smile on my face from ear to ear
Excitement pouring out of my eyes
As I thank the universe for all that I have been blessed with

I am so grateful to be standing here

speechless

My heart and soul are overflowing with joy and love

My words are coming out jumbled and twisted

Unable to clearly express what I witnessed the past few days

Bravery

Strength 

Courage

Love

Community

Just a few words to describe what I was immersed in

It it going to take a few days to process 

I am savoring each moment

I watched these incredible women in Florida

Then came home to a few surprises

From some of the amazing women in my life today

Tears fell from my eyes

My heart and soul bursted with joy

I feel so blessed in life, so very blessed