The most memorable Mother's Day

Simply being chosen as Honorary Bat Girl was beyond my wildest dreams; but all the perks that came with it surpassed those dreams! Being interviewed for the local news. Standing on the field at the Ballpark in Arlington. Meeting Josh Hamilton. Sitting 7 rows behind the dugout. Waving casually to Nolan Ryan as he walked by. Having my breast cancer battle read over the loud speaker in front of 45,000 people.

Amazing. All of it. It was definitely a beautiful day that I won't soon forget. The pre-game ceremony itself was not televised as part of the game on ESPN, but here are a few of the interviews I did for the local Dallas news stations:

• Fox Good Day Sunday Morning show
• My live announcement during the pre-game ceremony
• A very touching & well written story and video WFAA

arrived to my own personal goodie bag from MLB!

 

 being bombarded by news cameras the minute I stepped onto the field! Craziness. 

 

 

LOVE my personalized jersey

 

 the Rangers taking batting practice (#32 is the one & only Josh Hamilton!)

 

 oh you know, just chatting it up with JOSH HAMILTON!!

Josh was very kind and down to earth. He shared that his mother & aunt both battled breast cancer. We also got to meet/chat with Ian Kinsler, Adrian Beltre, and Colby Lewis. Oh and PS -- see his pink bat? The players used those for the game, each had his own personalized bat that will be auctioned off. MLB is shipping me my very own with my name engraved on it!

Claire could've cared less about schmoozing with professional baseball players. She just wanted to sit in the dirt. A nice man gave her her own baseball to keep her happy!

my beautiful friend Ashley not only came out to show her support but she was my acting manager & agent!

 

 smiling in shock as the entire stadium hears my story

our seats were amazing!!

 

Everyone at the Texas Rangers organization was simply fabulous; they were all so kind and helpful. I can't express enough how humbling it was to represent my breast cancer sisters; those who fought before me and those who continue to fight. I'm also so thankful to my dear friends & family who attend the game to support me and my cause. And to everyone who voted for me to win - THANK YOU! But most importantly, thank you to God who chose to heal me so that I could experience this day with my beautiful family. For that, I am eternally grateful.