| Ever since January, and then as we were getting closer to Spring, I couldn’t wait to attend the planned training clinics, the rules meetings, and the Annual GSLAU Banquet. Checking off my equipment needs, and getting that equipment out of storage. Basic preparations for the upcoming Baseball Season. What we are experiencing now instead, is an interruption not only of the 2020 Season, but in our daily lives as well. All due to this life halting virus. First, we were informed that MSHSAA was going to temporarily suspend the season, and we waited to see what would take place. In Baseball terms, we sat through what seemed like the longest rain delay ever, and finally the decision was made, sadly. The 2020 High School Season was cancelled. The disappointment I’ve experienced, along with you my fellow Members, as well as the players (especially the Senior players) has been unprecedented, to say the least. For the first time in my 30 years as a Member of the GSLAU, I would have to wait a few more months to do what I cherish, Umpire. But through this disappointment comes hope. Hope that sooner, than later, we will be back getting our gear together and polishing our shoes. Hope that we will soon be in a parking lot, or under a shade tree discussing mechanics with our partner. With Hope, that we (as well as our families) will be healthy enough to walk out on a Baseball Diamond, and say those magic words, indeed,,,,,, BATTER UP! In the Spirit of The Game, Jim Fetsch President, GSLAU |
