It changes so quickly...

July 30 10 pm: Traded to the Cubs

July 31: Jake flew out to Tennessee

we waited a few days to see what needed to be done

August 3: parents and I flew out to Texas

August 4: Packed up and headed out 

August 6:19 hours later at home

August 7: Started drive to TN

August 8: Arrived to TN moved into Hotel.

The day we found out Jake had been hurt, and he finally told us (pitched one inning 6 runs not like him at all.) He went in, told the Cubs, and was placed on the DL. 

August 12: Chicago to meet with Dr.

August 13: Parents made 10 hour drive back to FL with my car (again) and cancelled flights 

August 14: I flew home and Jake flew to AZ. 

August 15: SPEECHLESS

TN

I'm not really going to get into detail about what has happened in the last two weeks for a few reasons..I will keep it short and simple because I know many people have asked how is Jake doing, town, and so fourth.. To sum it up..It has been complete chaos. I don't know what I would do without my family especially my parents who have dropped their entire life in the last 2 weeks to try to fix mine. An idea of the last few days, we arrive in Chicago after a long day of travel very expensive flight (for me) and get to hotel where reservations were made, and they did not have reservations for us..Jake and I both parted from each other yesterday after a very emotional day in Chicago not knowing how long until we would see each other again (remember I hate hate flying and flew 4 times last week) anyways.. the guy forgot Jake at the airport to pick him up, my mom and I waited over 2 hours for my bag due to weather. Jake credit card has fraud charges he had to deal with. Lets just say I finally had a meltdown last night. Like I said above not going to get into anymore detail because it's not worth it, but this is just a small dose. We need prayers, and lots of them! Everything we had thought would happen and so excited for the potential even this season is kind of out the window with Jake's injury.. He was very unhappy with his last two outings because he knows he could do better, and was disappointed putting that taste in the Cubs mouth. It is okay though, injuries happen, and he will be just fine for next year!

Jake has what you call a stress strain, thankfully his ligament and everything is very strong-healthy! He just needs rest, and treatment! Since it is so late in the season they shut him down, and will have to wait until next year to hopefully make his dream come true of the majors. They sent him to Arizona, we don't know for how long but could be up to 8 weeks or longer, hopefully shorter..He has no car, living in a hotel, and one suitcase with minimal items. We are working on renting him a car as cheap as possible to make it work so he doesn't go insane. We will get more answers hopefully this week, but he is in good hands getting treatment and what needs to be done to improve his arm.

 I was apart from Jake for 52 days until last Wednesday, and got 6 days with him just trying to figure out what we need to do next that is best financially, as well as realistic since his paychecks stop September 6.

All I can say is through all of this is we have grown a lot closer, I will NEVER bring a trailer for the season again, and will pack very light, and appreciate my family more than ever! We are thankful for the new opportunity with the Cubs, and will do our best next year to make an impact.