Umpire Pants with Leg Cuffs

[JPaco54]

Being married for 31 years with the same woman allows me to believe she knows me pretty well. I would like to share with you all what she did is over and above what I would expect from her, or anyone, with the situation she is faced with and that is why I am making this little situation more that it appears to be. What is amazing is that she did all this: got in the car,drove thirty minutes to the store, (fortunately there is a supplier in town that provides Officiating Apparel), took them to a seamstress, packed and wrapped the pants, then went and bought an ice cream birthday cake. What's the big deal you may ask? She did all this right after her third round of Chemo, feeling weak and nauseated. Then last night she even dropped off my equipment bag at the ball park, since I was a last minute fill in for an ump who cancelled due to work. Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!? Now today she is taking them back to have them rehemmed. I have learned as well, never to underestimate my wife and her strength, courage, sensitivity and thoughtfulness. She has this gift of grace.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, but as you can see I did not have to use them. But I agree, Honesty is key, and I believe that is one of the keys that has kept our marriage strong for all these years. God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

Being married for 31 years with the same woman allows me to believe she knows me pretty well. I would like to share with you all what she did is over and above what I would expect from her, or anyone, with the situation she is faced with and that is why I am making this little situation more that it appears to be. What is amazing is that she did all this: got in the car,drove thirty minutes to the store, (fortunately there is a supplier in town that provides Officiating Apparel), took them to a seamstress, packed and wrapped the pants, then went and bought an ice cream birthday cake. What's the big deal you may ask? She did all this right after her third round of Chemo, feeling weak and nauseated. Then last night she even dropped off my equipment bag at the ball park, since I was a last minute fill in for an ump who cancelled due to work. Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!? Now today she is taking them back to have them rehemmed. I have learned as well, never to underestimate my wife and her strength, courage, sensitivity and thoughtfulness. She has this gift of grace.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, but as you can see I did not have to use them. But I agree, Honesty is key, and I believe that is one of the keys that has kept our marriage strong for all these years. God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.

Great incite! Thanks for sharing!

-Josh

[Ump Rube]

*speechless* God works in mysterious (and loving) ways.

[cardinalfan]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

Being married for 31 years with the same woman allows me to believe she knows me pretty well. I would like to share with you all what she did is over and above what I would expect from her, or anyone, with the situation she is faced with and that is why I am making this little situation more that it appears to be. What is amazing is that she did all this: got in the car,drove thirty minutes to the store, (fortunately there is a supplier in town that provides Officiating Apparel), took them to a seamstress, packed and wrapped the pants, then went and bought an ice cream birthday cake. What's the big deal you may ask? She did all this right after her third round of Chemo, feeling weak and nauseated. Then last night she even dropped off my equipment bag at the ball park, since I was a last minute fill in for an ump who cancelled due to work. Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!? Now today she is taking them back to have them rehemmed. I have learned as well, never to underestimate my wife and her strength, courage, sensitivity and thoughtfulness. She has this gift of grace.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, but as you can see I did not have to use them. But I agree, Honesty is key, and I believe that is one of the keys that has kept our marriage strong for all these years. God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.

Great post, JP54! And best of luck and God bless you and your wife during the treatments.
Sounds like you've got a real keeper there!

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!?

And here we thought only other umpires noticed how umpires dressed.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.

I have no doubt He has. I hope you know I was only poking fun, it sounds like you two are blessed to have each other. I would like to think the same about my own marriage.

Here's hoping and praying she makes a full recovery!

[rookieblue]

Well, that post sure takes the breath away.

JPaco54, you and your lovely bride will be in my prayers. May God (continue to) bless you.

Bob James

[Fittske]

Great Story! May God continue to bless your union!

[piaa_ump]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I have no doubt He has. I hope you know I was only poking fun, it sounds like you two are blessed to have each other. I would like to think the same about my own marriage.

Here's hoping and praying she makes a full recovery!

sounds like she is a keeper.....

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

Being married for 31 years with the same woman allows me to believe she knows me pretty well. I would like to share with you all what she did is over and above what I would expect from her, or anyone, with the situation she is faced with and that is why I am making this little situation more that it appears to be. What is amazing is that she did all this: got in the car,drove thirty minutes to the store, (fortunately there is a supplier in town that provides Officiating Apparel), took them to a seamstress, packed and wrapped the pants, then went and bought an ice cream birthday cake. What's the big deal you may ask? She did all this right after her third round of Chemo, feeling weak and nauseated. Then last night she even dropped off my equipment bag at the ball park, since I was a last minute fill in for an ump who cancelled due to work. Then she mentions to me that I may not want to wear those new ump pants since she noticed that the other umps did not have cuffs. How sensitive is that!? Now today she is taking them back to have them rehemmed. I have learned as well, never to underestimate my wife and her strength, courage, sensitivity and thoughtfulness. She has this gift of grace.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, but as you can see I did not have to use them. But I agree, Honesty is key, and I believe that is one of the keys that has kept our marriage strong for all these years. God has really blessed me with her and He has revealed to me an even deeper understanding of her love and grace all because of a pair of Umpire Pants.

I will pray for your wife and your family that she and you will overcome this. My God be with your wife in this trying time.

Peace

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by umpjong

Oh just wear the pants, sounds like a trend setter...... It was an act of love you know!!!!!

Quick, tell Mr. Official's Choice your idea...he likes to set trends as well. He may even cut you in for a piece of the action!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

Quick, tell Mr. Official's Choice your idea...he likes to set trends as well. He may even cut you in for a piece of the action!

But, the cuff should be a different color (red, navy, polo, black, ...) to match the shirt and ball bags.

[Ump Rube]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

But, the cuff should be a different color (red, navy, polo, black, ...) to match the shirt and ball bags.

I didn't realize that "polo" was a color.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Ump Rube

I didn't realize that "polo" was a color.

Ump Rube,

As they say, you can learn something new every day.

In the umpire world, polo IS a color.

JM

[KHanneman]

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Kevin