Mother of 4, Duke softball coach, 〽️Alum “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Update: 💔 his body didn’t respond to yesterday’s surgery, so he will have to have another open ❤️ surgery today. We continue 2 trust God’s plan & healing ability!
Update: After 4 surgeries in 4 days, life support & dialysis, James has remained stable today! He shows his fight when awaken for his daily neuro-checks. Today is all about rest & recovery in preparation for his next surgery on Sunday! 🙏🏼 Your prayers are felt!
I am trying hard not to ask why or how this would happen to someone who gives & cares so much for others! James had emergency heart surgery last night & is on life support fighting for his life! We know that he is in God’s hands and pray for recovery!
@ladydukes16u
@DukesNat_14u
Update: Despite the setbacks we have encountered, James continues to show fight. We continue to get signs of hope & feel comforted by God’s on our beloved James. Surgery went as expected now just the waiting game to see how his body responds! 🙏🏼
Sitting in this hospital room with James surrounded by all these tubes & machines - I remind myself of God’s promise in 2 Corinthians 4:18 and trust that God is still at work & in control!
James conquered his 15th surgical procedure yesterday! He is a resilient fighter. It went the best it could, rest up, heal up till next week. Continue to pray for protection, healing, strength & a full recovery according to God’s perfect timing! 🙏🏼
Day 41: Wow feeling a lot like Moses these days! 40 days & 40 nights in the ICU have been a test! 🥹 While we don’t know when this will end, we do see God making James stronger little by little each day! Thank you for keeping James & our family in your thoughts & prayers!
Please speak up, let us know what you need! As coaches we want the best for you, we love you, we pray for you, we try to be there for you. Tell us how we can help! You are not alone - MENTAL HEALTH Matters!!
Love the special 🌈 sign from above today!
Genesis 9:14-15 says “Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.”
My 2nd Sept 1 making calls as a coach & taking them as a parent w/ my daughter
@JolynaLamar
. Thankful for experience & insight being on both sides of those calls! Run your own race & enjoy the process 2025’s. Remember God doesn’t make mistakes & what should happen will happen💙
Coach James Lamar, head of the Lady Dukes organization, continues to recover from health issues and now he and his family await a heart and kidney transplant.
James endured his 12th surgery yesterday & learned another is needed next week. Lord we are thankful for your provisions & protection, we ask that your continue to guide his medical team and heal his body in a miraculous way!
It’s been a tough week. Lord help me continue trusting your plan and timing even when I don’t see it. Give me the strength the endure and the wisdom to be a blessing to others!
With all the highlight reals posted each weekend, I think some kids need to know this. College coaches aren’t looking for the “Perfect Player!” We know that every player has short comings, so we are looking to see if we can live with or work with yours!
#beyourbestself
Back in the hospital 😢 Reflecting on God’s promise:
2 Timothy 2:11–13
The saying is trustworthy, for:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will deny us;
if we are faithless, he remains faithful
Officially on her way to living out her 12 year old little girl dream! 🫶🏽
@_laylajada
so proud of the work you’ve put into overcome so many adversities along the way! Go be GREAT
@GatorsSB
💙🧡🥎
Sept 1st is right around the corner. This will definitely be a different experience tonight! First time being a parent awaiting your daughter’s 1st recruiting call, while also being coach making calls myself!
#SoftballLife
At this point you gotta laugh to keep from crying over this week’s challenges.
1. Back to sleeping in the hospital chair
2. Someone rear ends me leaving the hospital
3. Refrigerator decides to die after back to school grocery haul at Costco! 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️
Jesus take the wheel! 🙌🏽
Gotta cherish the little things before they become distant memories! Love seeing these 2 play their last summer side by side! The way they push each other, challenge each other & cheer for one another is special!
@_laylajada
@JolynaLamar
The stronger your Team’s Culture becomes, the easier it is to recognize who will & won’t fit within it! Value Culture as much as you do talent!
#DukeDifference
It took them 4 years to muster up the courage to prank me. Seniors definitely got me today! How did my car get in the building? Lucky for them no injuries or damages occurred during this BOLD move! 😳😂💙😈
@JamesonKavel
@CrabtreeRach
My 💙 has never been so full & broken at the same time! The joy of watching these incredible women compete with all they have is over, but I know there is so much more to come!! Thanks to all our friends, family & fans for a wonderful year 💙😈🥎
What a ride it's been. An unbelievable and record-breaking season that we'll never forget.
Thank you to our 🔵😈🥎 family for your endless support from the start. Simply would not be here without you.
Future is bright in Durham, better believe that 😈
If you knew her story you would me over the moon for her continued success and accolades! 🫶🏽
@JalaWright14
and the passion and commitment you’ve shown relentlessly pursuing your dreams!
UNREAL! So glad we could be there to see it! You work so hard & have overcome so much. Love to see the game give it back to you in incredible ways! 🫶🏽
@_laylajada
I hit for the HOME RUN CYCLE yesterday! A solo in the first, a 2 run & 3 run in the third & a Grand Slam in the 5th. I hit all speeds to all fields. I am so glad my whole fam, including my Dad could be there to see it!! 🩵🩵
My kids, husband & family miss out on so much from me during the season. Could not do it without them! Thank you for their continued love & support that enables me to do what I LOVE! 💙🥎
@_laylajada
@JolynaLamar
@braylonlamar23
@LSolok4
Still in process of learning the purpose of our struggle but trusting God to continue providing strength, healing, love & support when we need it most!
I was having a tough day & came back to this sweet gesture someone put on my car window. It had my life mission handwritten on the back, “Let all you do be done in love!” Thank you for making my day with this ❤️ reminder.
Thank you
#Team6
for a heck of ride! I will miss the smiles, the huddles, the accomplishments & seeing 1st hand your personal growth! 💙😈🥎
@DukeSOFTBALL
While I’m laid up recovering~ Pop took the kids to continue to Thanksgiving morning workout tradition. He always said “Only those who work hard deserve to Eat!” 🤣 Thankful for this 🥎 Family & the memories we make together!
What a ride you had! So much fun watching my girl & her Dad do their thing! Congrats on your🥈 Place Finish at PGF! Proud of how hard
@_laylajada
worked to get back on the field this summer! 💙