Winterball

The Dominican Republic is calling our names. We are really excited and nervous about heading down to Winterball here in a week! We were offered this opportunity the last game of season. But didn't think much more about it after that. This is the first off season we had actual plans to do more than lay on the couch. We have plans to go on a mission trip to Ethiopia, the Black and White Event, Charleston, North Carolina, and Nashville. We wanted to go to Winterball because we don't have children and it would be an amazing opportunity. Robbie would be able to work on becoming a starter. But it just didn't seem like we could find the time plus Rob thrives off of resting his body in the off season. Rob was called again a few days into the off season. We knew we needed to make a decision and some sacrifices.
  I could see in Robbie's eyes he was conflicted. There were many reasons we didn't just dive right in like some may think he should. It isn't as simple as go to Winterball and become a starter. I wish, but No....After long conversations with our agent, family and God we decided to go. The rangers worked with our schedule. JD was amazing helping Robbie make this decision. We are able to go next Sunday until Nov 20th. We will fly from the DR to Dallas and then to Ethiopia a day later.

I feel incredibly blessed to be able to go to the DR with Robbie. I am thrilled he will be able to start work as a starter. It is his dream to be a starter. Thank you to everyone who has prayed for us and sent us messages of support!  We love each and every one of you. Your support means the world to my husband. Whether you have seen us in person, sent love via text, twitter, or email we have read every single message and taken it to heart. My hope is to see Robbie pitch as a starter for the Rangers next season. If that doesn't happen this will still be an amazing God driven experience.
I'll report our experiences as we go along!
HE>i
xo
R&B