Astros Game

We live near Houston, Texas and last summer we were right in the middle of Hurricane Harvey. Our home didn't flood, but less than two miles away homes had up to four feet of water. Some homes had this much water standing in them for more than a week. There was so much devastation and it was heartbreaking.

Joining the Mormon Helping Hands, we donned yellow t-shirts and went to work helping as many people as we could. My husband spent time rescuing people in canoes and boats, then we helped muck out houses, tear out sheetrock and carpeting, and move furniture and belongings.

The sea of yellow Mormon Helping Hands t-shirts was very evident throughout Houston. As a result, the Houston Astros wanted to recognize the thousands and thousands of hours we put into helping others after the hurricane. They designated the other night as Mormon Helping Hands night. We took our kids and attended the game.

And what a game!! The Astros, the 2017 World Series champions, trailed the Tampa Bay Rays all evening. I didn't think they'd pull it off. I was hoping the Astros would win, but by the ninth inning, I was a little worried. It was the bottom of the ninth inning. Astros were behind the Rays 4-3. Alex Bregman came up to bat with the bases loaded. I was biting my fingernails. He hit a foul ball. The next pitch, he hit a double and sent in two runners, giving the Astros the win  5-4. We all went crazy yelling, screaming, chanting. It. Was. Awesome!!

Watching baseball on TV is bo-ring. But watching it in person was amazing! I loved it. I love the Astros. And they are on a winning streak.

Astros 2018 World Series!!!!!