The Adventure Begins

Well Hello All,

Per the request of several people (well mostly JP ) I have started this blog to keep track of the adventures I am about to face in Arizona this summer. I'm pretty sure the only people who will read it are my mom and JP...so shout out to you two!

For anyone that may not know exactly what I'm doing let me tell you...(or at least what I know.) I'm doing my residency, which is a fancy term for specialty internship, with the Rehab Coordinator for the San Diego Padres. The rehab centers for most MLB teams on this side of the country are in Arizona, hence that is where I'm headed.Peoria, to be exact, which is an outskirt of Phoenix. From what I understand, on a daily basis I will be working with the 40 guys on the rookie team out there, as well as anybody who is on a rehab assignment which could be from single A to the majors. I got an email from my boss saying there are currently 23 guys in rehab. So that's about 60 guys for one physical therapist....geesh!! No wonder he's excited to have us!

I say "Us" because one of my best friends, Dom, from physical therapy school is going as well. He is from San Diego and grew up a padres fan.. so he is pretty stoked! I would say I'm pretty stoked too. Dom and I went out to the complex for spring training this year and it was pretty nice (see the wonderful picture?)

As I begin this journey, there are a few things I have been praying heavily for, and could use the support in that. Firstly, I know I am going to face many challenges this summer being surrounded by tons of boys not to mention pro athletes! My prayer is that I can be a light and really glorify God in all that I do with these players, and the other staff. These words keep running through my mind, "I'm asking on my knees that my life would be something, and not just what I dream. Lord as I offer everything, I pray that my life would make you pleased. That I might move mountains and wake the sea, Lord that your light would shine through me."

My second prayer is that I remain humble in this experience. I've found myself pretty proud when I'm telling people what I'm doing, but everything Ive done, and all that I've been able to accomplish thus far is all because of God. Working in baseball is cool, and a dream come true, but if this is not where God wants me, its not where I want to be. Lastly, pray that I stay hydrated and don't fry in the 115 + degree weather !! Eeeeek.

Lastly, I just wanted to say thanks to all my family and friends that have supported throughout grad school. I love you all and can't wait to see what this year will bring.