I sat watching the World Series game between the Boston Red Sox and my dad's beloved St. Louis Cardinals. For the 7th inning stretch everyone around the stadium, including all the players, fans, and even those working - the cameramen and umpires - stood holding signs with names on them. The signs read "Standing up for..." Many filled in the blank with: Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa. And as I sat and watched the camera pan the crowd, I couldn't stop the tears as they welled up in … [Read more...]