*********************Alex Avila, My Son, Maggilo Ordonez***************
Mom’s will do anything for their kids, even if it means standing in line outside in a snowstorm so they can meet their idols! Years ago, I would have wimped out at standing in a cold line…today I cherish the opportunity!
On the spur of the moment, we found out that two of the players from my son’s favorite professional baseball team, the Detroit Tigers, were making an appearance in the area. After some last minute schedule rearranging, I was on a spontaneous adventure with my son! Secretly, I call it our little date night!
It was a double good night as they were also collecting new mittens for the Mittens for Detroit charity. Their motto: Warming Hearts, Two Hands at a Time!
Mittens for Detroit, the brainchild of Detroit 187 actress Erin Cummings, is a community initiative whose sole purpose is to collect and distribute new gloves and mittens to children and adults in the city of Detroit. For more information how you can donate or become involved, please visit their website here. My son swelled with pride as he donated, knowing that he was doing his little part! Proud mama!
Luckily, we were one of the first hundred people in line to have a photo opportunity with Magglio Ordonez and Alex Avila. Whew!
Then we waited, first in the warm store. Then in the freezing cold.
Proof of my “warrior mom” status braving the freezing temps!
And more waiting back in the store. Oh, the love and loyalty to see someone famous for just a few minutes. Those few minutes are captured forever in his memory and in the following pictures!
Notice the foot accessory? Heel injury caused during sledding that should recover in a couple of weeks. He really needed this special time as he has been limited to indoor activites with his walking boot.
Childhood memories accomplished!
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