08/31/2026
We havenât posted much about our #59 racer, Ashlan. â¤ď¸
Our daughter has had to step away from both racing and the sport she loves mostâelite softballâafter suffering a SLAP tear from years of playing and, quite honestly, from being one hell of a catcher.
As a dad, watching your kid work so hard to reach the top and then have it all suddenly put on pause is heartbreaking. The physical recovery is one thing, but I think the mental side is the hardest part when youâre at the top of your game and suddenly canât do what you love.
But Ashlan is strong. đŞđź Sheâs daddyâs little girl!!
And this old baseball-playing dad is going to be right there beside her, helping her get back on topâone day, one step, and one milestone at a time.
Sheâs in great hands, and as a family with a medical background, weâve been incredibly blessed to have some of the most knowledgeable and caring doctors helping guide her through this.
For now, our peanut has a different race to run.
There will be no rushing it. There will be no shortcuts. Just patience, hard work, and believing in the process.
In 4â6 months, sheâll pick up that softball again. And when she does, I have a feeling sheâs going to appreciate that first throw, first swing, and first game more than ever.
Until then, we love you dearly, Ashlan. â¤ď¸
One day at a time. One step at a time. And eventually⌠back to doing what you love.