June 25, 2011 10:15 AM

Low and to the right!

That's where my "first pitch" went. So, in spite of lousy weather, the game went on and my big moment came and went. We had a great time though. Before the game, we got a tour of the ballpark, we then went and ate, and then the "festivities" started on the field. They had a number of people who were throwing out "first pitches" (mostly kids) , but waited until the very end to introduce me and have me throw the final one. I brought along a pen to have the player who caught the ball autograph it. Hopefully, he'll be a star someday and it will make my momento of the occasion all more meaningful.

The award that I got was a hat with the New Hampshire champions logo on it. But, truth be told, for what I have done the hat is more than enough along with the whole concept of being able to go out on the field, etc.

The fun was continued further when my 6 year old granddaughter was askd to participate in one of the between inning activites. She ran the bases in a "race" with the team mascot. She had a great time as did we all when we watched her run. She actually got two tickets to a future game as a prize!

Now a change of pace. The American Cancer Society has started a "Create More Birthdays" contest whereby people(artists) submit an item to be voted upon. My wife(Nancy Johnson) has submitted the picture "Toasting Tomorrow" which features three of our granddaughters celebrating at a tea party. Their web site is http://my.morebirthdays.com and the category is "The progress we are making against cancer helps save 350 lives a day". So, I am asking for your support for her efforts and I thank you in advance.

Healthwise, things seem to still be the same. Which is a good thing! You would think that after over two years evrything would kind of stabilize. However, in speaking with other survivors, you find out that graft versus host disease abides by no timeline and can flare up at anytime - even years later!

I'm grateful for where I am...

Bob