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Dear Texas State Softball

I gotta tell ya I miss y’all! This year has brought on some unique moments of joy, success, trials and tribulations. It has provided some moments of concern and more moments of caring. During these unprecedented moments I have found myself thinking of y’all and praying that you all are Staying Safe, Strong and Healthy. I find that I am also concerned about myself, scared at times because of age and my previous medical conditions, also the work I’m involved in brings me in contact with many different people all day long. But caring and doing for others has been a way of life for me, so I conquer my fear and continue to The Right Thing each day.

I’ve found that there where certain things I miss during these times and one of the first items on my “miss list” was Texas State Softball and the moments that become memories, the smiles, the sounds, the grace, grit, heart, hustle of the folks who have become family. I find that I look forward to the time at the field, trying to capture all the moments, but find that my batting average is somewhere around .300, but I’ll keep stepping onto the field and will strive to bring my average up because y’all deserve it and earned it with all the heart you display as athletes on the field and as students in the classroom as well as the people you are turning into for LIFE. I am missing you all so very much, missing my recharging of my spirit by all the grace, grit, heart and hustle you display, missing them smiles that recharge my soul and remind me of the great people in our life’s!!!

SO Texas State Softball know that y’all are missed by this Ole Guy and many others, especially your families, friends, supporters and yes your coach’s!!! So be prepared for a ton of smiles, hugs and maybe a few tears when we meet again on The Field of Dreams!!! Also be ready to work hard, learn more, bust your butt and continue your winning ways!!! Thank you and lets take a look at some moments that are now memories! I am waiting to meet again and smile with you all!!

Peter “Pete” Vives
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