Today was a happy day, and a sad day. Zen suited up for his last day playing for the Coconuts softball team, where he’s been since he was six years old. Zen was the longest-playing Coconut, since kids tend to rotate in and rotate out with their families on 2- and 3-year intervals, or so, none would typically stay as long as six years. He’s put a lot of heart and soul and dedication into his time with the team, and made a lot of great friends. Naoko and I have also had a lot of great times with the team, the members, and the coaches and families, it’s the end of an ear. It continues, of course, with Zen’s participation in his secondary school softball team, where he’ll end up training more than he ever did with the Coconuts, but it’s still an important day.
Here are some shots of the day, Zen as pitcher and Zen as catcher. Too bad I didn’t take a picture of him as a batter! A great day.
Pitcher Zen
Pitcher Zen
Pitcher Zen
Pitcher Zen
Pitcher Zen
Catcher Zen
Catcher Zen
Catcher Zen
Zen and his Coco-friends
Last day as a Coconut
Last day as a Coconut
Here are some pics from Zen-the-Coconut from the year he started, 2008.
Zen the Coconut
Zen the Coconut