We got back this past Monday from a 6 day road trip to Michigan. We don't have our car out here in Iowa this season, so I wasn't sure if I would be able to make the trip up to Michigan. But the Lord provided (once again!) and I was able to hitch a ride from one of the pitcher's parents who were planning on going. They were visiting their son from Montana and had their camper trailer attached the their truck. They also brought their dog and cat along, so we had a full car. It took us about 8 hours to get to Midland. We drove thru the night, so I mostly slept. Midland was a blast and the stadium was awesome. Daniel hit a homerun while we were there too, so that was exciting!
Along with this lifestyle you really have to be ready to "roll with the punches" because you never know what's going to come up. Before getting married, anyone who knew me, knows I was the biggest planner! So much so, that when Daniel and I got engaged, I made a "pros" and "cons" list (the "pros" definitely outweighing any "cons") and had a 'budget list' to show anyone who thought we shouldn't get married young, that we had no reason not to. I was pretty compulsive about organization and having every detail planned out. First week of spring training after we had got married, I quickly learned you can't plan for too much and to always have a plan B, because the unexpected happens quite often in baseball. So I have pretty much completely almost 'let go' and have learned to go with the flow!
So while we were in Midland, Michigan, we didn't realize it before, but I'd be stuck in Midland an extra night after Daniel's team left for the next series in Lansing. The people I rode up with were camping out and decided it'd be best to leave the next morning,which made way more sense for them instead of having the drive thru the night. Daniel's team left after the last game of the series to head to Lansing. Well God is sooo good and amazes me how He always works out the details in my life when I have no idea what I'm going to do. While I was in Midland, I met this wonderful family of a ballplayer that was visiting from California to watch their son/brother play on the Great Lake Loons (the opposing team). They were amazing and we instantly hit it off. They were so sweet to let me crash with them in their hotel that night I was 'homeless'. I love how baseball has allowed us to meet such wonderful people! They were such a blessing!
Anyways, we headed to Lansing the next day and had a great time there as well. Michigan was a blast and I'm so thankful I was able to go.
More fun news, Daniel and I were able to share in our host family's son's wedding a couple weeks ago. It was an afternoon wedding and I'm so happy Daniel was able to go with me. I'm usually solo at weddings, so it was a treat to have him there. I also helped out with the rehearsal dinner the night before and worked with some incredible woman.
Other side note, a nice man from Clinton has been letting us use his old 85 Ford truck. This thing is a beast and you have to pump the gas peddle a few times before turning the key and starting it (fun stuff, but hey it gets us from A to B and we are so grateful!). But the truck broke down on us a couple weeks ago, so we we're left bumming rides from whoever we could. I'm happy to report that it is now fixed and back to life! :)
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