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Fun At Fenway

IMG_6421Walking on crutches is uncomfortable, especially using them in the big city of Boston. But no matter how uncomfortable it is, there is always something positive that comes out of it. I was on crutches for a few weeks and my friends told me, “you’ll have strong arms,” or, “at least you can use the elevator at school.” These are small, but positive things about crutches. Luckily for the Boris family, I got a lot more out of my crutches.
On May 21, my dad, Scott Boris and I went to a Red Sox game. After the game we were walking back to our car and happened to start talking with a few nice men. Brett, the man talking to Scott, explained how he was in charge of helping with the flag in the opening ceremony for the Boston Red Sox. They had sympathy for me because I was being a trooper for walking all day with my crutches, so Brett invited our family to help with the American flag on June 14th.
Of course we took up his offer, since Boston is like our second home. My mom, dad, and sister, and I showed up to Fenway Park on June 14th, ready to help with the American flag in the opening ceremony. Part of Brett’s offer was that we did not have to pay for tickets, so we got in for free.
We all felt the rush through our bodies as we stepped on to Fenway Park’s field. It was amazing to see the view that the baseball players always get. Not only that, but we saw both Red Sox players and Blue Jay players up close as they both prepared mentally and physically for their game.
The Green Monster is Fenway’s claim to fame. Everyone who was helping with the flag had to stand in a line against the Green Monster and wait for the flag to be lowered down from the top. Touching the Green Monster was a big deal because not many people get the chance to.
When the opening ceremony began there were twelve people at the top of the Green Monster who lowered down the huge American flag that is 208 by 32 feet. The big line of people at the bottom, where my family was, had to grab the flag and hold it down to the ground. It was fascinating to be in the red glow of the flag since the sun was shining in. Then the Star Spangled Banner was beautifully sung and after about ten minutes of holding the flag, we carried it off the field on our shoulder alongside soldiers.
Watching the game was a blast as always, and Brett brought us to standing tables, which had a great view of the field. My family and I were even invited back to help fold the flag after the game.
This whole experience was amazing and it just goes to show that great things can come out of bad situations. Not only that, now that Brad knows my family and likes us, he will hopefully invite us again.