My dad signed baseball

[thenavarro]

Got a piece that means more to me than my Babe Ruths, Thomas Jeffersons, Cobbs, etc

On June 26, my dad suffered a heart attack. It's been an incredibly rough road for him since then. He has coded twice, has kidney failure as well, but he continues to fight. He is still hospitalized and has bad days and some days that are better than others. I go up to his room and watch football games with him. Sometimes he knows what is going on and sometimes he doesn't. During one of his lucid days a few weeks back, I had him sign a baseball for me. I had asked Steve Grad before I had it done if he'd encapsulate it for me to match the rest of my signed ball collection. Steve hooked me up, comped it out, and I picked it up yesterday from Beckett. (I work about a mile from them, and before the TPA bashers start in about how can they authenticate that, I took photos while at the hospital)

Jessie Navarro, Gem Mint Dad

[LuckyLuke]

When you put everything in perspective and ask the question, "who are our heroes and role models in our lives", i think that the answer should be obvious to most of us! The obvious however is not always easy to see!!

You have inspired me to have my mom sign a baseball for me, she is also in ill health and her days are numbered!! Will also have my dad sign one! They can sit right beside my Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Wagner, etc..

Thank you for the life lesson, it is very much appreciated!!

Lucky.

[LuckyLuke]

Follow up question to my last post, just because i don't seek autographs from today's ball players. The best writing utensil to use would be a Sharpie FINE pen? Doesn't the marker bleed over time?

Thank you.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by LuckyLuke

Follow up question to my last post, just because i don't seek autographs from today's ball players. The best writing utensil to use would be a Sharpie FINE pen? Doesn't the marker bleed over time?

Thank you.

Implement of choice would be a cheap bic blue ballpoint. However, my dad can't put the necessary pressure on a ballpoint to make a sig. Therefore, i had him use a brand new sharpie.

[LuckyLuke]

Thank you!!

[Bpm0014]

Awesome!

[Big Six]

My sincere condolences Mike...


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[whitehse]

I am so sorry for your loss Mike. As my dad said to me hours before he passed away......"you have my memories.....Dont be sad". I have clung to that simple yet profound statement every day since.

You an your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[horzverti]

Hi Mike,
I am so sorry to read that your a Dad has passed and my condolences to you and your family. Hang in there friend.
Curt

[texmrsport]

So sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family. Great memories will help you get through the rough days.

[roarfrom34]

Mike

May the memories of your father help ease your pain during this time of sorrow.

My condolences to you & your family.

Bill