Strategizing

I've had some great suggestions since Friday's post about strategizing. Airborne protein, fish oil, and bunting.

I particularly like the bunting idea. Here is the quote from Debbie's email.

"I know you want to hit a grand slam but remember, a bunt is still effective to get you on base and eventually score a run. Last night, Brian's team faced a really tough team and they soon learned that trying to hit out of the park was usually just caught. They changed their strategy and began just trying to hit grounders in open spots and even resorted to bunts but they ended up winning both games rather easily. "

My spirits have been pretty good as long as I'm not too tired. I've had some trouble sleeping with all the medication changes. On those days I remind myself I'm tired, and this will look better when I'm rested.

I've recalled the times early this year when I was in the hospital and everyone was getting discouraged. The doctors kept talking and suddenly one day came up with a crazy idea. They checked with their colleagues at other transplant centers, gave it a try, and presto, here I am. It wasn't a grand slam home run, but it boosted my white cells enough to hammer the pneumonia. I know of other cases where their creativity has paid off. So I figure I will leave it up to the coaches and just continue to play my position.

I may download "Take me out to the ball game" to the iPod.

Cathi