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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
from March 2024
by ritmedia
(Pictured above, L to R): Kristi Antley, Tracy Tuten, Paige Youmans
March and April bring warmer weather, blooming flowers, and springtime holidays; March with St. Patrick’s Day and April with Easter. I remember as a child always making sure to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid being pinched. I’m not sure why that was a thing back then, but there you go with crazy kids. Easter reminds us of Jesus and how lucky we are to have such a generous Savior who died for our sins only to rise again and defeat death. My Mom would always dress me up in frilly dresses and patent shoes for church. My Grandma would say that the flowers would always bloom for Easter to celebrate the Risen King. How lucky we are indeed!
Baseball was a huge part of our family year-round for many years, but it is historically a spring sport. My son, Zane, played and my husband, Brian, volunteered as a coach for the Lexington Dixie Youth and a USSSA travel team for nearly 10 years combined. To say that it is “all-consuming” is not an understatement as I remember endless weekends sitting with my daughter, McKayla, on fold-up chairs anxiously awaiting the outcome. Some of the friends we made are still friends today and we appreciate the experiences that were granted to our family. It is no small wonder that baseball is such a popular sport. You get as much as you give.
April also marks Brian and I's 23rd wedding anniversary! I can’t believe I’ve put up with him for that long (LOL—just teasing honey!). Seriously though, I am not shy about telling the world that he is the better part of me. I am so truly blessed to be able to call him mine and am grateful for all that he brings to my life and our family. Happy anniversary Baby! I love you!
