mav·er·ick (māv'ər-ĭk, māv'rĭk) adj. 1. Being independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence. noun. 2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group.
This week, The Mavericks are in Arizona for the Gay Softball World Series. John Henry had been looking forward to this trip - a chance for a long-anticipated visit to his parents, John and Helen, in Scottsdale, and a fun trip with his softball brothers and sisters.
I'm sure the trip is bitter sweet for the Mavs, but it could not come at a better time. Their visit to the Southwest is a gift for John Henry's family to, again, share in a much-loved part of his life with some of the people who love him the most.
It is so fitting that John Henry would be part of a team called the Mavericks. Anyone that knew him would understand why. One of his greatest gifts was his ability to exhibit his independence and live out loud, not by anyone elses rules, but by his own. This quality was, no doubt, inspiring and infectious to those around him. There is no telling how many people may have been impacted by his unassuming example of this, but I feel that it may be one of the many ripples that emanate out from his life - touching many people for a long time to come.
So...as the Mavericks get out there and play like there's no tomorrow, I'm sure John Henry is with them, cheering them on. The Forever Orange community is all rooting for you, Mavericks, so you better kick ass and take names! :-P
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