Yesterday (Aug 28) was such a fun day spent with Lou and Jackie Brock at their home and at MOHELA. For those who are not baseball fans, Lou played for the St. Louis Cardinals and had over 3000 hits and 938 stolen bases in his illustrious career. He still holds more World Series records than any other player in the history of major league baseball. Both Lou and Jackie are outstanding Christians and it is always special when Jackie prays. The Holy Spirit takes us to the throne of grace and touches the very heart of God. The Brocks have been instrumental in establishing worship services each year during the Hall of Fame induction day at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
In 2002, Lou was presented with the Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans along with Judge Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court, former Secretary of State Heny Kissinger, etc. Obviously, not every one receives this award and is inducted into this society.
Lou is extremely intelligent. It is always fun to have a Biblical discussion with him. He has great insight into spiritual matters. He said: "I had a lot of successes in baseball, but to me success is when you make the most of your natural abilities and combine that with a spiritual awareness in such a way that you are living according to the Word of God - then you have true success." Brock recalls that before each game he said a prayer during the national anthem. "I still say that prayer when I wake up," he says. "I thank the Lord for the breath of life and then I say, "Let your will be done today - not mine." That prayer gives me the courage and strength to do what needs to be done each day of my life."
As we walked through the work stations of MOHELA, people reached out to touch him, shake hands with him, get an autograph and/or picture. Employees of MOHELA thought of friends and parents who would have loved to have the opportunity just to be with him. They also loved Jackie's ring from the 2006 World Series.
In the book, "Only in America," Lou has written the following on the inside of the book:
"To: John and Sue
We love you!
Lou Brock and Rev. Jackie Brock
Now that is SPECIAL!
2 comments:
I wish I could have been there. It sounds like so much fun. I know you took great pleasure in planning this special time for the MOHELA employees!
Sounds like Lou and Jackie are pretty AWESOME people....but then again....so are YOU! :)
I'm so sorry I can't give you a hug at WAJ this year.
There are a lot of factors....and basically I'm stressed.
Anyway, I guess I won't be shaking your hand and getting that $20!!! :) hehehe
I could be wrong, but I think Belinda is finally making a CD of her songs. I've been telling her to make one for about seven years now!
It probably would be best to spend your $20 on her CD. I wish I could be there.
Love,
Stacey O'Hara
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