Angels In The Outfield

David (Patty) Price

June 19, 2026 

We spoke with Patty, Dave Price's sweet wife, yesterday who asked that we get the word out to our softball friends to pray for her. During our recent conversations, Patty's let us know a tumor was found on one kidney. She is scheduled to undergo a procedure on Tuesday July 14th to biopsy and freeze the tissue. Her physician explained the tumor looks like one that would be cancer. Patty is at peace with their decision to proceed with this treatment plan. 

Let's keep both Dave and Patty in our thoughts and prayers as the procedure date approaches. We hope for continuing peace and comfort while they wait; for good care, healing, and wisdom for decision making. We will keep you up to date as info becomes available. 

Encouragements and Cards: 

Patty, 509.675.4950 

David, 509.675.4949 

12894 N 99th, Sun City 85351 

Pete Bell

June 21, 2026

We have news about Pete for you this morning. We heard from Linda yesterday to say he is recovering at home. Pete was discharged on the 19th about 9-10 days after his surgery and intensive care recovery. She explained it this way, "Pete is home. Doing good but moving slow". 

Let's keep Pete and Linda in our thoughts and prayers while he recovers at home; rest for them both and continued healing for Pete. We trust that this softball family of friends will use discretion during these first days while the Bell's are acclimating post surgery. Even though we all know Pete's a strong guy, this was a big surgery. 

Better day by day Pete! All our best to you and Linda!

June 14, 2026 

We heard from Pete's lovely wife, Linda, today with an update following his surgery on Thursday. Pete underwent a serious surgery involving his esophageal cancer and will be hospitalized for at least another 14 days. She expressed that he is doing better every day. He was in ICU for 3 days (level 4) and last night he was moved to a different room with level 3 care. Linda said it's going to be a long journey. Eventually he'll want visitors but not now. 

Linda asked we emphasize the "no visitors" request due to the seriousness of his surgery and need for attentive recovery care. We are thankful to have this update so that this club can pray specifically for Linda and Pete during this time. 

So many of us club members feel close to Pete because of the many years playing ball together. Let's do keep them both in our thoughts and prayers for continuing surgery recovery, healing and adaptation to his needs going forward. 

Cards and Encouragements: 

Pete and Linda Bell

12414 N Amethyst Ct, SC 85351

Tait Douglas

June 11, 2026 

Tait had a successful surgery and is on the road to recovery. 

June 10, 2026 

One of our favorite men of Sun City Softball connected and asked Angels to get the word out to everyone. Tait underwent hiatal hernia surgery this morning. Let's, as he asked, keep him in our thoughts and prayers while he recovers and heals and that the procedure helps him going forward. All the best for Tait! 

Thank you everyone for your faithfulness, as a community, caring for one another in times of need. 

Wendy Geiwitz

May 23, 2026

Wendy is having immunotherapy this week and then heading to the midwest to hang in the cooler weather with family. We were able to spend a tiny bit of time with her because she rode her bicycle to the field during Saturday practice. So good to see Wendy out and about! 

May 3, 2026

We caught up with Wendy yesterday afternoon. We understand that her schedule was tedious. Rich and Wendy drive to Mayo on the east side of Phoenix each weekday for her radiation treatment. Just another week left when treatments will be complete. There will be a 3 month break before what's up next; evaluation for the treatment plan. They have arranged to travel back to Minnesota to spend time with family and to enjoy "cooler weather". 

Wendy is grateful to everyone who reached out to her in one way or another; text, calls, cards, and more. The softball family has helped her walk through this new "part of life", as she would describe the lung cancer and treatment. 

Let's keep Rich and Wendy in our thoughts and prayers in the last week of treatment and for their travels to the mid-west. 

March 29, 2026

We talked with Wendy, a NL and HEAT player, yesterday. She let us know that she and Rich are feeling more settled now because they now have steps scheduled in her treatment plan. You will recall, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Starting Tuesday they will go to Mayo each weekday for some weeks for radiation. She will also have a port implanted ready for her chemo treatments. 

Wendy also wanted us to tell you, friends and members of this softball community, that they feel comforted and supported. Your expressions of care through cards, communications, prayers and more have given them a great gift they truly appreciate. Wendy tells us they are doing fine so far and have no immediate other needs.  

Let's continue to support them with prayer and keep Rich and Wendy in our thoughts as they go through the daily drive to Mayo for necessary treatment to battle this cancer. 

March 6, 2026

Let's continue our support for Wendy. Our last communication we provided information about her upcoming procedure; a bronchoscopy with biopsies. She let us know the diagnosis and a little about what comes next given the findings. There is a growth in her lungs with cancer. Her next appointment is with an oncologist and a future PET or MRI scan. We were able to take time after her game Thursday. We talked at the field because she came Thursday to be with her team and coach 3rd base. 

Let's focus our thoughts and prayers for Wendy and Rich as they continue on this journey. Thank you, Wendy, for what you bring to our club, the leagues, and players. You are a gamer and your presence is an amazing highlight! We pray quality and seamless treatment plans, God's comfort and peace for you and Rich.

February 20, 2026

We talked a bit with Wendy at the field yesterday about her illness. This week she is scheduled to be seen at Mayo and undergo a procedure that will provide a diagnosis for her lung condition. Let's keep our thoughts on and prayers for Wendy and Rich while they navigate this journey through health care and treatment options. All the best for you Wendy! 

Cards and Encouragements: 

Wendy: 763.229.4684 

10139 Concord, Sun City 85351

Vernez Blattner

October 30, 2025 

We talked a bit with Vernez about the health journey she has ahead. She has one kidney and has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. There is some testing and results coming yet and details will be more clear as to her options. So far Vernez and Tom have identified 3 people who are willing to donate a kidney if it comes to that. In the meantime, she remains active and positive (as always!). 

Let's give the Blattner's our club's great support and love. And, we keep them in our thoughts and prayers for the journey ahead. 

Encouragements and Cards: 

Vernez, 913.907.6674 

Tom, 913.406.4633 

10216 N 105th, Sun City 85351