End of an era.
15 years ago
Well...kinda a sad night for me but one of great reflection as well. Tonight marked the end of the brilliant career of one of the best guys to ever manage in the game of baseball. My Braves fell to the Giants a little while ago and it officially marks the end of Bobby Cox's outstanding career. Now I know many of y'all watching me here could give a flying flip about Cox or baseball in general. Yer of the mind that folks put too much into sports and, for the most part, I agree with ya wholeheartedly. This, however, is much more than just a game...than just a man. This marks the end of another chapter in my life. Since I was old enough to understand the game, with the help of my late grandfather, it was always Cox their managing my team. True I'm one of the spoiled fans who grew up during the heyday of the Atlanta Braves. I never lost the love for the game though, even when it got rocky. Change happens and we all must change as well. I've already changed a whole lot from the meek, glasses-wearing shy little misfit I was growing up but I must continue to change in order to move forward. It's tough though. I seem to be at a crossroad now. Not just me but so many folks I know near and far are having the same struggle with the same basic question: Where do I go from here? What is my purpose? As I've mentioned to a few folks, I view it kinda like this. I believe we all do find out path in life eventually. Some have an easier time of it than others. Sometimes, we just overlook it and it takes several passes before we finally stumble onto it. I pray I stumble upon mines real soon. I pray that all with that same struggle do as well. I wish I had all the answers when it comes to those questions but...it's not my place to know. It's my place to find. Peace y'all.