World Series, Game 5 (Oct 29th)--Take 2

The celebration!
Bill & I after the WIN!
Bill, Cheryl & Amy I enjoying the moment!
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So, MLB decided to resume Game 5 of the World Series @ 8:37 pm on Wednesday, October 29th. We took a bus down on Monday, however the bus was not going to take everyone back down. You needed to find your own way. I asked my Dad if we could use his Mini-Van so all of us could go together instead of driving two separate cars. He was accommodating (Thanks Dad!).

We arrived about 2 hours before 1st pitch, again I tried to get those buttons, but no luck. We all went our separate ways since each person has their own "tradition" before game time. I ran into Cheryl & Chip in front of a broadcast booth where Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams was broadcasting. Mitch was on the 1993 World Series Team & loved my Cheryl. I was able to get his picture with both Chip & then Cheryl. I was happy I was there to capture the moment for them, especially for all that they did to get us to the World Series!

To our seats we went....Bill met me there & it looked like the stands were going to be empty for Take 2 of Game 5. Well, let me tell you that the stands filled up FAST & it was louder on Wednesday then Monday. 45,000 people came back to get the last three 1/2 innings. The stadium was loud, electric & AWESOME! Everyone was cheering, yelling waving there rally towels & cheering on the Phillies. As the top of the ninth arrived & Brad "Lights Out" Lidge came in, the Phillies were three outs way from winning the World Series. It was so exciting & nerve racking!!!! Side note: One of Bill's earliest memories is jumping up in down in his living room as a kid when the Phillies won the 1980 World Series. I knew that if they won, the tears were going to fly!!!

As Brad got one out, then two outs, the stadium grew louder and louder. Let me say that I was not feeling that well...caught Bill & Cameron's cold, but it did not stop me from screaming for the Phillies. When the 3 out was received & the Phillies won, the stadium was shaking...literally! It was amazing. We were at the World Series & got to see the Phillies win it. This was a remarkable experience. And yes...the tears flew. I watch Cheryl & Bill especially that night. They were so overcome with joy, it was a pleasure to watch them. I was able to capture a few moments from that night, but it will be ingrained in my memory forever!

Thank you to Rhonda & Donn: They watched Cameron that night so we could attend the game! Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. You have taken Cameron when I needed it & you were glad to do it. He loves you both & I am grateful that he gets to call you "Aunt & Uncle." I love you both!

Thank you Chip & Cheryl: I do not know how I can express in words how much this meant to me, but especially to Bill. Your generosity with the tickets, the programs, food, Cameron's pin, the shirts, hats, pennant, shot glass & Cameron's bib is overwhelming. I know why you wanted to get these tixs Cheryl...it was an opportunity of a lifetime, a memory to share with all of us. It truly was an amazing experience & thank you for allowing us to share it with you. I love you both Thank you again!!!!