Day Seventeen Hundred and Twenty-Four

The Eleventh Start

Better than how good Adam pitched yesterday was how beautiful our morning unfolded. For years, I've been praying over each one of my siblings, that they'd each have an encounter with Christ and that their lives would be forever changed - eternally - by it. That they'd each come to know and love the One I call Savior as their own. As we were sitting down for breakfast yesterday, our conversation from the night before spilled over, and right up until Adam left for the field, the three (four including Amelia!) of us sat at that table and talked about life and Jesus and eternity and marriage and love and sacrifice and salvation. It was by far and easily the best part of my week with my sister and I'm so encouraged by her openness and willingness to hear our hearts. God is SO good. Ah! Adam sent her home with a page of notes and verses to consider as she explores what the Bible has to say about Jesus and our humanity. Please, friends, be praying with us over Shelby as she wrestles with the truths we shared with her this week! 

Yesterday just couldn't be beat. After such a sweet conversation with Shelby, we got all dressed up in our new clothes (because shopping with your sister is an obvious MUST when she comes to visit!), and headed to the game, where we were met with THIS surprise! This month's Marlins program (new month, new program) is highlighted by a five page story about Adam, as well as a cover photo of him pitching! And the coolest thing? In the story they wrote about him, it talks about JESUS! Seriously. Jesus' name is in the Marlins program this month! I couldn't have asked for a better ending to my day. 

Well, until he threw six innings of two-hit baseball with 9Ks against a very good Pirates team. 

That ending was just a cherry on top! 

Adam took another no-hit bid into the sixth inning last night, but with two outs, he gave up a single to end the no-no. Not that he would've gotten the no-hitter anyways (he was at like, 100 pitches by then and it was only the end of the sixth inning), but it sure was nice to see him finding success again! 

He left the game to a standing ovation from the crowd and though he wasn't proud of the three walks he delivered, he found a lot to be encouraged about. 

His line:

6IP, 0R, 2H, 3BB, 9K and a No Decision, although we DID get the win eventually! He's still 3-3 but now with a 3.72 ERA. 

We love you SO much Auntie Shelby! 

Thanks for coming and being our good luck charm <3