Different times

I really thought we have been through it all in the last decade of baseball, but nope… always something new! When we arrived to Arizona I had the flu, then Stella got sick day 1. We thought maybe in the clear after being sick almost a week. About 4 days after Stella woke up at 1 am puking every hour. Luckily at this time we finally had a two bedroom, so we moved Cope in with Jake for me to stay with Stella in hopes of Cope not being exposed. At 6:30 that morning Cope starts puking, and let me just say having a baby puke is AWFUL!! Stella never had a stomach bug until about 2. You cant control it. I felt so bad for both the babies, and how sick they were. Luckily Jake was off, and he was able to tag team to take one while I had the other. It lasted 24 hours, and of course Jake and I felt sick all day. Definitely in our heads, and doesn’t help the small hotel room either. We made it through 48 hours before it hit me exactly at 1 am in the morning then Jake just like Cope in the morning. The worst part was it was Jake’s 30th birthday!!!! Talk about a horrible birthday present! The team was so nice, and understanding giving Jake  the day off obviously why would you want to expose the team. I think it was by far the worst birthday in history!! A birthday he will never forget! 

We made up for it a day later, and celebrated Jake we will never look at Surprise, Az the same or this hotel! I have never been so sick as I have in February, and hope the Brigham household can stay healthy for our last few weeks, and sick free for years haha! 

Happy birthday to the rock of our family

 Jake’s schedule is awesome here! We wake up have breakfast at the hotel, and he goes in by 8ish and is done by 1-2 almost every day. He is off every 3 days too. We haven’t been anywhere except Scottsdale since we have been so sick. Jake is doing well with his throwing getting into the groove of things again. He has had a few bullpens, and is starting to throw in some games just one inning. He throws 3 times this week alone. 

Jake had a dinner with some of the vets the other night, and they went to Long Horn. I want to say maybe about 15 guys, and they are waiting for a table. Some ignorant couple walks by them and says out loud “What the Fu** kind of team is this?” For Jake and all the guys to hear. UMMMMM WHAT?!?!?! I am so glad I wasn’t there, but Jake did respond back to him. I’m sorry, but are you kidding me?? We as a country sometimes are so disgusting. I can’t believe racism is still such a huge deal. I have not dealt with it much until going overseas, and I still have never felt so disgusted or embarrassed that someone thinks they can speak like that to someone. I will NEVER allow my child to think it is okay to leave someone out, or see someone differently by someones skin color, appearance, or anything else! My heart has been changed since living overseas, and I realize what bubble we have lived in for so long. I am the outcast over there and “different.” Of course I have been in situations feeling unaccepted and not wanted, but have always felt so loved, and wanted including my children! I’m thankful for the acceptance they have shown our family. I can assure you these guys not only them…. THIS country is a country (Asia in general)  I will ALWAYS stand up for, and will see an ugly side of us if we hear anything said to us. I have not been able to shake what that stupid man thought was okay to say out loud to my husband, and his teammates. It makes me so upset that this is a taste they are getting of America. We have pursued adoption from Asia specifically Korea for almost 2 years now. Unfortunately with Jake’s job, and God’s timing the door keeps closing, but I keep thinking will this be a norm for us? Will someone treat Stella & Cope a certain way than our adopted child? I already know the answer to that, and saddens me it has to be a lesson taught to so many due to ignorance.  

Lotte World, Seoul

I hope all of you had an opportunity to watch the opening ceremony at the Olympics. See the people including North and South Korea who have not been able to get along for so many years come together, and compete together putting their differences aside. The amazing production, and beautiful city. Yes that OUR second home, and I’m so proud to live there, and play for Nexen. I’m SO proud of the hard workers, and kindness they show all the time. If you think any different maybe step outside of your box, and travel to experience the world. Go visit another country. I always giggle inside when I say how amazing it is, and I can tell some people don’t believe me which is completely fine I thought the same probably.. My in laws came for 2 weeks, and if you talked to my mother in law who has never been outside the country it changed her. Its refreshing, and I feel safer there than I do at my own home in winter garden. Do I love my home, and country OF COURSE!!! I am so proud to be an American, but I thank God we get to experience another culture, and lifestyle for our children. We get to experience two amazing worlds, and my children will only benefit from it. If I stop to think of all the amazing experiences thanks to a little white ball its overwhelming. I thought I had a boring life.. lol 

This is Japan, but some of my all time favorite people we have ever met!! You don't know kindness until you go to Asia! 

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