Running on Caffeine, Baseball, & Faith

When I made this shirt, baseball season was in full swing and we were headed straight into what we had hoped would be an adventure filled summer... but, as life would have it all that we had planned for did not happen. Therein lies the story.

My "bright eyed fellow" has lived with a ball in his hand since he was old enough to sit up. He eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball. And - because he does the rest of the family does too. We play spring ball, summer ball, and fall ball. My husband and I both work full-time jobs, and we live on the family farm. Live is busy. Who's isn't?

The only way I survive most days is with a cup of coffee in tow and whatever Christian song I heard last stuck on repeat in my mind. The days are long. The seasons though are somehow short, and I wonder how we go from one to the other so quickly.

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Then, there is the here and now. Regular spring season has wrapped, and my kiddo is waiting with baited breath to find out if he made the All-Star team for the summer. Whew. He made it. This is the stuff that dreams are made of and he is elated that he will get to continue doing what he loves for a few more weeks. I would be remiss, if I didn't tell you that as busy as we are, I too would be sad if the season didn't continue on and fade into warm summer nights of practices and games.

After our first week of All-Stars disaster struck while he was out playing, and our "00" is now on the IL with a broken wrist - but, I am pretty sure that he is suffering more from a broken heart. Regardless, he's been a trooper and he is trying so hard to keep a good attitude.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

We are just over three weeks into the unknown, and looking forward to the next doctor visit, hoping that new x-rays will bring good news of healing. Even through he can't play. He can be there as part of the team, and his little brain can still soak it all in. Sitting on the bench is a skill, of that I am convinced - and one we could ALL learn a life lesson from. We are still going to practices and scrimmages, and getting ready to head to the state tourney this week, but this year it feels heavy. It's hard. It's hard to explain to that sweet face why bad things happen; that sometimes life is just difficult, and that sometimes no matter what we do or don't do might result in things well beyond our control.

What I do know is that there is purpose in this. Mind you, I don't know what that purpose is yet. But, I am confident that in due time God will make all things known, and will reveal the good that he is bringing out of this. As I (we) wait for clarity, I will continue with my pep talks and good vibes, encouraging my boy to smile and look for ways to be happy. And while we wait for clarity and healing - I am still running. Running on Caffeine, Baseball, and Faith.