I love the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals. Their path to success, however, was anything but smooth. No, their road was bumpy. In late May, the team’s record of 19 wins and 34 losses was one of the worst in all of baseball. There were plenty of injuries, errors, and sloppy play. And the embarrassing losses kept coming. I’m glad that the story doesn’t end there.
But what about Bob? Surprisingly, I’ve experienced a few bumpy roads as well. In fact, like the Nationals, May 2019 was a particularly rough period of my life. There were errors, sloppy play, and embarrassments. Once again, I’m glad the story doesn’t end there.
But what about you? If you are like everyone else who has ever lived on this planet, you have experienced your share of bumpy roads. Maybe you’re dodging potholes right now. The good news that I’d like to share in these posts is that the story doesn’t end here.
The Nationals rallied around their leader, Manager Davey Martinez, with the motto “Stay in the Fight”. They worked as a team, with each member contributing in a unique and key role. They understood their position in the standings but focused on the immediate task at hand, committing to go 1-0 in each game they played. They stuck together, encouraged each other, and even managed to have some fun (a little “Baby Shark”, anyone?).
But it still wasn’t easy. They had to come from behind to win the Wild Card play-in game to advance. In fact, they played five games in which they faced elimination and every time they came from behind late to win the games. It was a magical season and players and fans like me got to experience what Davey had promised. “Bumpy roads often lead to beautiful places.”
There’s something about a story of trials, perseverance, overcoming the odds, and experiencing a final redemption that resonates in my soul. I want this to be my story. What about you?
Thanks for reading and may God bless you!
Bob
What was Bob thinking? 