A New Challenge

It took me a week to finally write this blog and I'm not sure if it was because I was still in shock until now or was just tired of talking about it all week. Last Monday Scott came home from his morning workout really early. I was still sleeping but heard the alarm go off. Of course I went into panic mode and thought there was an intruder. So what did I do...I opened the bedroom door and said hello? I met Scott in the hallway and he informed me that he has been released. Normally I would probably stress out to the max but I went into support mode for my amazing husband who has always supported me through my hard times. After a call from his agent we were told Scott was on waivers for the next 24 hours. This means any team could claim him within 24 hours. It seemed that there were three teams interested in him, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders. After 24 hours we received a call from Rick, Scott's agent who had informed us that no team claimed him. What it came down to was the Chargers released Scott at the worst possible time, the day after the draft. NFL teams had filled their rosters with draft picks and free agents so there was no room for Scott on a team. Rick told us to sit tight this weekend and possibly next weekend and we should know more. We are waiting for an injury or for a team who is unhappy with who they have at the tight end spot.
This past week has been pretty hectic. Released on Monday, Doctors apt. on Tuesday, met with our realtor on Wednesday, cleaned all day Wednesday and Thursday, Thursday night put our house up for sale and Friday got away for the weekend.
It has amazed both Scott and I how supportive and amazing our friends and family have been this past week. We have received so many wonderful emails and calls showering us with love throughout this crazy time. By the grace of God I have been handling this entire situation extremely well. I see this as a new chapter in our life. While it isn't the best timing with Lyla coming at anytime, we know that the Lord will open a door somewhere for the three of us. My father in law brought up this point this past week. Trials are brought to us by our sovereign God for two purposes:
1) To grow and strengthen our faith
2) To reveal our faith to others
We know that God loves us and that he wants what it is best for us. He loves us so much that he sent his son to die for us. We have found so much comfort in our faith at this time and feel so fortunate for all of the blessings that we have received.
So our next step is to have a healthy baby, sell our house, get Scott on a team, and move out of San Diego...in no particular order.
Thank you to all of our friends and family for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. Having such supportive people in our lives have made this transition so much easier on the two of us.