It is time to say goodbye to June of 2026 ! Let’s make it a great day !!

Travis Osborne and his Bible Verse of the Day :

Psalm 63:3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

Vickey Ritchie sent in an uplifting note πŸ“ yesterday that included both Kevin DeHaven and Brett Petty !

Today, during the wrap-up (retrieving equipment from the Track Classic), Kevin DeHaven stopped by to congratulate Brett from CCSO on being such a good worker.

Then, he proceeded to tend to the soccer ⚽️ pitch himself. It won’t be long before Tommy Thompson Field returns to be the gridiron for Carroll County High School football !

Mr DeHaven is wearing a souvenir from his recently completed trek out to Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series !

Thank you, Vickey Ritchie and Brother Osborne. Here in a bit, we will hear from Joel Osteen and Howard Mayo, adding both messages below.

Have yourself a Blessed Day πŸ™Œ

20 Baseball ⚾️ stadiums in South Florida have been visited, leading to the Big Question of what to do with the information ??????

We can start with the stadium 🏟 that no longer exists, right here in Fort Lauderdale.

Both the Yankees and the Orioles called the place home before relocating to the Gulf Coast. I actually attended a game way back when in the place, the only time that I saw a spring training game in person.

Both teams enjoy new homes now, and the NY place in Tampa is a chip off the old George Steinbrenner block. Last year, I was able to attend a Florida State League and left truly impressed by the feel of the facility.

The Tarpons made way for the Tampa Bay Ray’s during the 2025 season after the MLB club lost the roof at Tropicana Field during a hurricane.

Fort Lauderdale no longer hosts baseball games, but the location does now hold an MLS Soccer park.

Vero Beach ⛱️ is still the home of Dodger Town, but the Dodgers now play on the West Coast.

We ( West Virginia Tech University Baseball ) have played games in the historic park as the facility is still available for use. Just not the home of a team.

With Coach Vickey Ritchie, Special Olympics is about finding the next adventure ! Track πŸ‘£ and Field through the lens of Samantha Lark Smith !!

This team has FUN no matter what we do!!!

What a turnout.Β 

We used to do a track classic once a year, this is the first one that I have done since 2019.Β 

They show up, show out, and show off, and we love it.

Thank you, Coach, and thank you, Samantha !

Monday, June 29th, has arrived, and we say good morning πŸ™πŸŒ„ with help from Coach, Travis, Joel, and Vickey !

Travis Osborne and his Bible Verse of the Day :

Matthew 16:26Β For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Howard Mayo and his Motovational Nugget of the Day :

Vickey Ritchie and our Special  Basketball program had practice yesterday afternoon, and Coach was kind enough to send along some pics πŸ“Έ to help fill the void. Samantha Lark Smith took the pics, and we will have them shortly.

Have a Blessed Day πŸ™ŒπŸ˜‡πŸ™