Announcement from SapperSaint

SapperSaint · 08-08-2014, 11:45 AM

Days like this week, are few and far between.

Some of you may know this, but for those who don't; my oldest daughter plays competitive travel fastpitch softball. She has been playing it since she was 7yrs old. She is a senior this year (18 in Sept). On monday she committed to play softball at Ole Miss next year.

As you all know, I am an LSU fan and have a strong distaste for Ole Miss. However for the next 4 years I will be wearing the red, white and blue of Ole Miss.

I am extremely proud of her. It has been a long time in the making, but her dream of playing Division I/SEC softball has become a reality. I think as a parent, that's all we can wish/hope/pray for all of our children. To have watched her grow in this sport for the past 11 years has just been a blessing and I would relive those days all over again.

So next year, be on the look out for Ashton Lampton. Coming to an SEC Softball field near you.

dam1953 · 08-08-2014, 12:45 PM

Congratulations. I know what your life has been like having been through it with my youngest daughter. It's a big commitment for the child as well as parent. You likely never had a real summer vacation during those 11 years, spending every weekend at some tournament. Vacation was usually nationals.

The good thing is you never had to worry about what she was doing because she was typically too busy to get in much trouble.

Congratulations again, and enjoy the next four years.

Danno · 08-08-2014, 03:24 PM

I feel you joy and your pain brother.

My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan.

Crusader · 08-09-2014, 05:19 AM

Congratulations. That is great news!

papz · 08-09-2014, 09:18 AM

You are one proud papa Sapper. All your facebook updates show it.

You can like Ole Miss softball but you still have to hate their football team.

And happy belated.

Congrats!

papz · 08-09-2014, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I feel you joy and your pain brother.

My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan.

Damn... smart boy. I'm not surprised.

SmashMouth · 08-09-2014, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I feel you joy and your pain brother.

My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan.

Bama wouldn't offer a scholarship?

Congrats on being a proud Papa.

foreverfan · 08-11-2014, 10:29 AM

TheOak · 08-12-2014, 08:22 AM

At 5 and 9 I do not know what my girls will end up doing, I know it is not my decision but will be their choice.

Sunday morning I woke up to the realization that I need to start using more "Ma'am" around my house. On Saturday my wife and both girls earned their Brown Belts (4 away from Black Belt) in Taekwondo.

I feel safer yet more vulnerable at the same time.

Sapper, if it helps. Think "I am cheering for my daughter, not the whole damned University".

saintfan · 08-12-2014, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

At 5 and 9 I do not know what my girls will end up doing, I know it is not my decision but will be their choice.

Sunday morning I woke up to the realization that I need to start using more "Ma'am" around my house. On Saturday my wife and both girls earned their Brown Belts (4 away from Black Belt) in Taekwondo.

I feel safer yet more vulnerable at the same time.

Sapper, if it helps. Think "I am cheering for my daughter, not the whole damned University".

You sleep well at night though...

Or do you?

08-08-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Announcement from SapperSaint Days like this week, are few and far between. Some of you may know this, but for those who don't; my oldest daughter plays competitive travel fastpitch softball. She has been playing it since she was 7yrs old. She is a senior this year (18 in Sept). On monday she committed to play softball at Ole Miss next year. As you all know, I am an LSU fan and have a strong distaste for Ole Miss. However for the next 4 years I will be wearing the red, white and blue of Ole Miss. I am extremely proud of her. It has been a long time in the making, but her dream of playing Division I/SEC softball has become a reality. I think as a parent, that's all we can wish/hope/pray for all of our children. To have watched her grow in this sport for the past 11 years has just been a blessing and I would relive those days all over again. So next year, be on the look out for Ashton Lampton. Coming to an SEC Softball field near you. saintfan, Danno, papz and 6 others like this.
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08-08-2014, 12:45 PM	#2
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint Congratulations. I know what your life has been like having been through it with my youngest daughter. It's a big commitment for the child as well as parent. You likely never had a real summer vacation during those 11 years, spending every weekend at some tournament. Vacation was usually nationals. The good thing is you never had to worry about what she was doing because she was typically too busy to get in much trouble. Congratulations again, and enjoy the next four years. SapperSaint likes this.

08-08-2014, 03:24 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint I feel you joy and your pain brother. My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan. SapperSaint and SmashMouth like this.

08-09-2014, 05:19 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint Congratulations. That is great news! SapperSaint likes this.

08-09-2014, 09:18 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint You are one proud papa Sapper. All your facebook updates show it. You can like Ole Miss softball but you still have to hate their football team. And happy belated. Congrats! SapperSaint likes this.

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08-09-2014, 09:22 AM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint Originally Posted by Danno I feel you joy and your pain brother. My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan. Damn... smart boy. I'm not surprised.

08-09-2014, 10:23 AM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint Originally Posted by Danno I feel you joy and your pain brother. My son made a 33 on the ACT and a perfect score in math as a Junior, probably headed to Auburn on scholarship, and I'm a die-hard Bama fan. Bama wouldn't offer a scholarship? Congrats on being a proud Papa.

08-11-2014, 10:29 AM	#8
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint SapperSaint likes this.

08-12-2014, 08:22 AM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint At 5 and 9 I do not know what my girls will end up doing, I know it is not my decision but will be their choice. Sunday morning I woke up to the realization that I need to start using more "Ma'am" around my house. On Saturday my wife and both girls earned their Brown Belts (4 away from Black Belt) in Taekwondo. I feel safer yet more vulnerable at the same time. Sapper, if it helps. Think "I am cheering for my daughter, not the whole damned University". SapperSaint and K Major like this.

08-12-2014, 09:39 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Announcement from SapperSaint Originally Posted by TheOak At 5 and 9 I do not know what my girls will end up doing, I know it is not my decision but will be their choice. Sunday morning I woke up to the realization that I need to start using more "Ma'am" around my house. On Saturday my wife and both girls earned their Brown Belts (4 away from Black Belt) in Taekwondo. I feel safer yet more vulnerable at the same time. Sapper, if it helps. Think "I am cheering for my daughter, not the whole damned University". You sleep well at night though... Or do you?