Friday, October 27, 2006

We Know Where We Were


There are those dates in history where people will ask you where you were when it happened and you instantly know the answer without hesitation. Today is a day that all Red Sox fans know where they were and how they reacted.

This is a day that actually changed my existence as a baseball fan forever. I thought maybe it was temporary, but after two years I can honestly say that having the Red Sox actually win the World Series on October 27, 2004 really did change my life. I'm sure that may sound ridiculous for those that aren't diehard Red Sox fans but I'm sure some of you understand.

I had planned to have people over during the weekend to watch the World Series, as I never even considered the possibility that the Red Sox could actually sweep the series and it would be over by Wednesday. My husband and I were together in our living room in awe of what we were seeing. Not only was the moon outside now red but the Red Sox were about to finally win the World Series in our lifetime. As the final out was made I was completely overwhelmed with emotion and suddenly began to sob. I wasn't crying quietly I was uncontrollably sobbing. All I could think of was how happy my mother would have been to have experienced the joy of winning. I felt like she was somehow there with us, along with my father and his father. Generations of Red Sox fans alive and dead all sharing the moment of victory together.

I now can watch my Red Sox and not have that deprived feeling. I'm not desperate any longer when the season begins. I'm joyous that baseball is finally here again and hopeful for a good season.

I can just think about that moment in 2004 when the Red Sox finally became the World Champions and I feel happy and at peace. I cherish my memories of that very special team and I'm appreciative that I lived to see it.

9 comments:

Beazer said...

Great post, Cruiser!

I can't believe it has been two years. I still have the same EXACT feeling when I think about it now that I did that night.

As a matter of fact, I'm smiling just typing this. :-)

Michael Leggett said...

This memory will carry us over this fall & winter:

It's both Joyous & Glorious.

Beazer said...

The artist for this picture you used, Cruiser, is the same artist who did the painting in my office, Opie Otterstad. :-)

Sox Sistahs said...

and just so you know the Mass-Texas connection continues even here......Opie is from Round Rock, Texas!! :) that's right up the road from Austin

The Triumphant Red Sox Fan said...

Tex, you need to get your Texas ass logged in and make your virgin post (comments don't count)!

Sox Sistahs said...

ok KellyJ....I promise to make my first virgin post within the next week...hmmmmmmmm topics???? Like a Virgin... :)

Tex said...

I just thought maybe ya would enjoy reading this article written after the WS in 2004....please note the next to last paragraph about the lunar eclipse...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4140-2004Oct27.html

Anonymous said...

thanks for the positive words about the artwork. Of the WS paintings I've done, the Sox is closest to my heart. My son Tristram is named after the first HOFer from Texas, Red Sox great Tris Speaker. My relationship with that club and that year will always bring a smile to my face. Go Sox.

Tex said...

WOOOOOOOOT!!! an appearance from the Artiste himself!!! Another Texan on the board!!