Summer and Thoughts

I am clumsy. Very very clumsy. I had several paragraphs of eloquently written dialogue about my bust job and how I forgot how much I enjoy writing for myself, but I hit the back button and lost it. Pretend this is that.

Moving on...

I like to write and get things out of my system. A lot of people like to talk, paint, or even exercise, but I prefer to write. It is strange though because in the same way that some people talk ages to open up in conversation I take a long time to convince myself to write or make time for it.

So what to talk about? Who knows, lets see where this takes us. I'll start with my job. My job is insane. On non game days, or 10 out of the summer, i have it pretty easy. Just 9-6 of non stop scheduling, writing, and dealing with player stuff. On game days: Yikes.

I have duties at the office to take care of from 9 until 2. At that time I go pick up the player uniforms after our game day meeting and head to the ballpark. Once there I set up the dugout, get water for both teams, lay out the jerseys, set up parking, get my spot set up if i am doing online play-by-play, or get my spot set in the dugout, then help everyone else set up the park. We usually finish just as the gates open. After an hour of hawking programs, helping with tickets or picnics, delivering food, etc. I either do the play-by-play or help in the dugout until the game ends.

After the game it's thirst minutes to write my press release and update the website then help with cleanup. Usually i get my story up adn sent out, get the uniforms bagged and leave the stadium around 12:30, get home at 1, and get ready to do it all again the next day. Road games are pretty much the same, except add in three hours for laundry instead of clean-up and 3-6 hour bus rides.

I'm not sure why i felt the need to tell that, but it's there so enjoy it. Moving on, I am not happy because of the amount of time the internship takes. I knew it would be insane, but i thought I would get to come in later on home game days, etc and its very frustrating not getting to spend time with the people I love.

I have really focused recently, however, on trying to return my focus to God instead of my aches, pains, complaints, etc. It is not easy, but it is refreshing. I need to do that much more frequently, and that is something that I am working on. Hopefully I will learn how to do that better no matter how busy my life is.

One of the best things about how bad life can be is the unexpected places God likes to show up and surprise you. Sometimes it is subtle, a beautiful tree or flower. Sometimes a surprise that makes you smile, like a deer in the mall parking lot. Sometimes it is a smack in the face of the reach God has.

I was talking to one of the players on our team. He is by no means a bad person, but not the type you expect to be open with faith. He is a bit of a party-er, but again a heck of a guy. I was talking to him before a game and I saw some writing on the bill of his cap. I thought it would say "Power," "Focus," or something like that. Instead? PHIL 4:13.

I asked him what verse it was and without hesitation, despite his teammates around him he responds "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It was just so refreshing to be hit by that. In the grand scheme of things, it is not a big deal at all, but it is one of those "Wow, Jesus is everywhere, in everything, and he cannot be held back" moments for me.

Anyway, it feels good to talk so I hope to keep this going and soon. Thanks for reading!