Nugget worth keeping...

It's never ceases to amaze me where I find that next small golden nugget that reminds me how truly blessed we all really are.

Thomas Neal, the kid we're following in MLB had a week worth forgetting, a week that would have sent me into a tailspin down to the depths of depression. (As it was I was pretty bummed!)

A week ago today Thomas was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. On Monday he was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs, (certainly a testament to his worth as a major league ball player). Tuesday he was sent in during the ninth inning to pinch hit, and then on Wednesday the Cubs started him in a game against Philly.

It was in the 7th inning of that contest that Thomas, on a routine throw into second, dislocated his shoulder and was taken out of the game.

Having watched Thomas claw his way thru MLB, from the Giants, to the Indians, to the Yankees, and now the Cubs, and seeing this happen 48 hours after being picked up, it seems reasonable to me that he might simply throw his hands up in resignation and question the wisdom of the man upstairs.

I'm beginning to realize this kid would not admit defeat if he was sitting at ground zero, and he most certainly wouldn't question God's plan.

In fact, one of the first things he tweeted as he was being attended to, possibly somewhere in the bowels of Citizens Bank Park, was the nugget I posted above.

Thanks Thomas for reminding me how blessed we all are, and who makes it all possible.

Oh... and,

 ~ THANKS GOD! ~

PS prayers for Thomas' speedy recovery would I'm sure be welcomed.