Hopping the Pacific

April 13, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

As I write this, I get confused on what day is what because now we are a day ahead of America. So, with that being said, our contract got bought from the Blue Jays and next thing I know S is flying home from Buffalo and then we were off to Seoul, South Korea. I’m […]

Miniature Evettes

March 28, 2016.Reading time 17 minutes.

Every spring training Pro Athletes Outreach AKA PAO has a luncheon for women in baseball. They are spread out around Florida and Arizona so women in every organization has a chance to make one of the luncheons. Below is a few pictures of the Blue Jays ladies who attended. Gari Meachem was one of the speakers […]

New Adventures

March 5, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

We left for spring training on Saturday, February 20th. S had to report the 21st. We normally leave a couple of days early but since we did not get into our house until later we decided to leave as late as possible. Because we left later, S got the honor of throwing out the first […]

The Start to a New Year

February 9, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 I have absolutely fell in love with this verse this past year. I learned every aspect […]

Year of 1st

December 31, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

2015 has been a year to remember for the Copelands. We experienced new places, met new people, dreams came true and God was in control. We started the year off with great friends in Nashville for NYE. You know it’s going to be a great year when you start the year off with New […]

Cast My Cares

December 22, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

The last two weeks have been anything but normal for us. The warm wishes and fuzzy feelings of Christmas were being diminished ever so quickly. I kept telling myself there was light at the end of the tunnel and keep praying for some good news. What does praying look like to you? How do you […]

Where I’ve Been

December 10, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

I thought I was going to have big news to share with you today, but it turns out it will have to wait! On my run yesterday, I started to think about all the places God has taken me. Around this time last year, I was getting ready to pick S up from the Jackson […]

The Secret of Contentment

September 25, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Philippians 4: 11-12 says, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, […]

The Power of Change

August 22, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

After sitting in Buffalo for a week alone in our apartment, I decided to go ahead and make the trek home after S’s last home stand. The Bisons’ schedule after the long road trip was 4 games at home then another week long road trip and eventually ending the season on the road. It’s always […]

Peace is the Word!

August 7, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

Have you ever truly thought about what the word “peace” means? What does peace look like in your day to day life? Is it knowing you have a family, home, car, money, career or is it something you still can’t seem to find in this chaotic world we call life? I think peace is a […]