God's Decision

When does he plan on making it to the majors?
Is he trying to go pro?
What is your back up plan?
Does he actually have a chance to make it?
How long is he planning on pursuing this?

These are questions that every time we get asked and I got a dollar I would be very wealthy, and I can say all my baseball girlfriends can say the same..I get asked them OFTEN!

Jake has played professional baseball for 7 years now, We DO NOT talk about a back up plan because there is not one. If something happened to his health and could no longer play he has a full ride to any college, however this is not an option at the moment. I have a bachelors degree in Fine Arts, and very determined when it comes to making money when needed. We know that this is God's plan for our life, He has given Jake an amazing talent that most cannot do. He has topped at 99 mph a handful of times, and this is nothing but a little bump in the road. I do not write this blog for pity, attention or anything else but to let our loved ones we cannot communicate with as much as we would like to know what is going on in the adventures of Jake and Tay.

We are so appreciative of the love and support our family/friends have shown the last few weeks in this very difficult time, but please let me make something clear..Jake has an amazing ability, he has been doing this for 7 years now, one surgery, and now an injury from a strain that happens very often to pitchers especially starters. We are fortunate enough it didn't happen sooner. Some people are meant to minister, and others in different ways. What we have experienced this year alone meeting our amazing friends, the Hughes (Grayson) and having a small role in their life helping with medical bills is why we are playing baseball.. Baseball is a job, don't get me wrong it is an amazing opportunity to get to be apart of every single day, and most days I have taken it for granted.. We are so grateful and enjoy each day (usually) I know Jake does every single moment and cannot see himself doing anything else.

The people we have met along the way, and the things we get to do are memories most don't get to experience. It is an amazing platform that I was able to pull a fundraiser off in 9 days and make $8,000, expand it to our friends that had an even greater platform and the Hughes were chosen for the Rangers wives fundraiser raising thousands and thousands of dollars for Kenna's Kids. The baseball family is incredible and I have learned so much this year, it only had to start with a dream and determination.

I'm pretty sure when your loved one started their career, there was not a backup plan, or doubt. Yes it is scary at times, but I am 100% confident in my husband, and what he is doing with his life and couldn't be prouder of him. I know our families can say the same. Close to 2,000 people a day see a bible verse Jake post on his twitter, numerous strangers thank him for that, and others mock our faith which is normal and thats media for ya! We are getting people to learn about Christ, and want to continue this through Jake's talents and I believe it's through baseball. Yes the money will be great, and a dream of his since he was a little boy, but more than that what we are able to do is what matters at the end of the day. We don't know where God will take us, but what I do know is I support my husband and these last few weeks I cannot express to you the stress I have been under, but it's all worth it for Jake and I wouldn't trade my life with anyone. I would love Jake if he was a garbage man, but love him even more for just being him. Baseball does not define us as people, and lots tend to forget that. We are so grateful if this townhouse goes through we will have a home base and obviously is Orlando because that is where our family is. Family is everything to us, and no matter where we are in life or what happens no one can take them from us.

My point in this is just love us for who we are, not what we do. Support us and remember God is in control of our path and where He wants to take us. I have been very doubtful the last few weeks and angry, BUT I know I have an amazing husband-family who would do anything for us and we are extremely wealthy from that alone. I don't need people telling me what they think about MY life, thats the beauty of it, let us live it and support us if you want :)

We are keeping Jake as busy as we possibly can, his highlight of the day is going to dinner and laying out (ha) We will find out something by September 8. He is feeling better, and stronger already. Thank you all for following our journey! I know most do not understand and that is why I try my best to explain it when I can, and we do appreciate all of you so so much!!