Josh was drafted by the Orioles in the triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft, which takes place every December. Crazy thing is, it was exactly three years ago that he was rule-fived by the Nationals from the Diamondbacks. I guess lightning can strike in the same place twice.
While this came as a complete surprise, we see it as God's redirecting our path and leading us down the road He knows is best. For weeks now it has been my prayer that Josh start next season at triple-A and I see this as God making a way for that. We are sad to leave all our dear friends in the Nationals organization, but know that they will still be a part of our lives, and we look forward to the new friendships the Lord Jesus will bring to us. Please keep us in your prayers as we look for housing in Ft. Lauderdale (the O's spring training home), make the transition from Nats to O's, and seek the Lord's glory throughout the process.
You can read the official Orioles press releases here and here or check out this blog posting from the Baltimore Sun.
6 comments:
Well, we can't wait until you get to this coast again. MD and VA are both much closer to NC than NY. =) and the Tide play the Durham Bulls ALL the time. The kids can't wait to see McK. We continue to pray for you along your journey.
Love, Aunt Lisa
Hope I don't seem like an obsessed fan by posting a message here. Your blog came up on a "Google Alert" I have for the Orioles. I just want to wish your family the best with the change and the new organization. Welcome to the O's! Good luck.
All the best,
-Matt Taylor
Matt-
Thank you for your kind welcome. We are excited to be part of the O's family and look forward to what the 2009 season holds. Thanks for the support!
Blessings,
S. Perrault
Lisa,
We can't wait to see you guys either! It would be absolutely WONDERFUL if we were in Norfolk all season. Here's praying that we are sporting those Tide uniforms in April...then we will only be a gas tank away from you. Thanks for all the prayers!
Love ya guys!
S, J, & McK
Well, dearest Perrault Peeps,
It's a whole new Mudville adventure! But...we know that for those who love God all things work together for good!(Romans 8:28;emphasis added)
It will be great to hear baseball called from an Oriole's point of view, hopefully, the announcers will say Josh Puh-row rather than Per-ralt!! There's always hope!
Loving you 3 O's to the moon & back!
Momma et al
AzHerd...aka Momma,
Thanks so much for the encouraging Scripture verse. One can never hear those words too often. Thanks so much for all your prayers and support. It is that which makes this life possible.
Much love,
S
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