Thursday, by Marilyn

Thursday, 21 Jan. we taught the form 4 class the basics of American softball.

First we handed out baseball hats for them to decorate and keep.

Thanks to my son's family we had new baseballs, bats, gloves and base pads.

Jeff, Kristina and I instructed them on the proper grip and we rolled up newspaper into round balls to show them how we use the bat and the ball for the game. We were inside a classroom and it got a little wild. Some of the boys as well as the girls caught on quickly.

Friday, at 2 PM we went across the road to the primary school's field and played.

We divided the students into two groups and made two makeshift baseball diamonds.

One of the groups had lots of room. Ours, however was ringed with at least two hundred primary students, other form classes and interested people walking by.

Needless to say, we were a little concerned someone might get hit by the ball and do some serious harm to them. Jeff cautioned the eager boys to hit the ball softly. There were at least 4 home runs, and no injuries. The game was a big hit....

There will be some pictures posted soon..

We were so lucky to get our baseball game in as the sky darkened and a few thunder booms started and a few rain drops...but, we were not to be denied this wonderful opportunity to bond with the students and the surrounding neighborhood youngsters.

All the balls, bats, gloves and base pads were returned to us after the game..A miracle!!!

We will have two more sessions on Fridays (P.E. day) according to government, and instruct the other forms...at least forms 2 and 3. (these students range in the age of 14-18....my guess..)

hello all my friends and family...thank you all for the great support.

Marilyn