Sunday, June 16, 2013

Heading to Euro Cup

Since I got a 10 hour bus ride to Belgium I figured I would write a blog and give everyone a little update. Two weeks ago we got rained out against the Indians. They called it before we even left which turned out to be a good call because that weekend there was flooding all over west Austria. They said it hadn't been that bad in over 100 years. Since we were rained out I decided to head to Linz and see my girlfriend Stephanie. It was so much fun to hang out with her again. It had been 10 weeks since we saw each other. 
 The next weekend we took on the Metro Stars at home. It was really nice weather for the game, it seemed like it had been weeks since we had seen the sun. We spilt with them losing the first game and winning the second in extra innings. The next day I headed to see Steph play in her first game in Austria. She ended up losing her game but there were a few errors in the field. 
We were off this past weekend so we could get ready for euro cup. Steph actually had a game in Vienna on Friday night. So I went up on Thursday and after her games we came back to Wiener Neustadt. It was nice to finally show her where I was for 6 months last year. 
 I also wanted to say Happy Father's Day to my Dad. There isn't a doubt in my mind that I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him. I am so blessed to have a Godly father that I can turn to when I need guidance. I can remember when I was a little kid he would write my sister and I notes every morning before he would go to work. It would always end with "God loves you and so do I". It's such a simple saying but so true. I wish I could be home today to cook him one of his favorite meals, a steamed bagel with roast beef and cheese. But I know he would rather have me over here doing what I love. He has been right along side me for this journey of me following my dream. He was always there to throw with when I couldn't find someone. Even though I make fun of him for throwing like a girl. I just want to thank him for all he has done in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day and I love you.