So, the Parks Department had told Glenn they would deliver some field dirt today to the baseball field. Glenn wasn't surprised today when no dirt was delivered.
I hoped online to try to find a supplier of field dirt. The only supplier I found was in Dallas, Texas. So, I called, told them our story, and the guy said, "We've been trying to supply the guys at Comiskey Park with our dirt, but they are buying from a local vender. Why don't you call Roger, the groundskeeper for the White Sox.
Roger is one of the finest groundskeepers in America. He's known as the "Sodfather." The Smithsonian magazine just did a feature article on him.
Glenn has a friend in the front office of the Sox. He called and asked, "What are the chances of us talking to Roger?" She said, "There's a game today. So, he'll be on the field all day. But I can plug you through to his office."
We called. Guess who picked up on the first ring? The Sodfather himself.
Glenn told him our story. We're pulling an extreme makeover on a field that has been abandoned by the city.
He said, "Here's the cell phone number for the guy we source our dirt from. Tell him I gave you the number and I said to call."
We call the dirt guy and he says, "No problem. How about a semi-full? Will that get the job done?"
So tomorrow at 8:00am, a entire SEMI of professional grade infield dirt will be brought to Lowe Park in Englewood. Glenn's boys will be playing on the same grade dirt as the White Sox.
Is that beautiful or what?
If you want to see God in action, move toward the poor.
Mercy to the needy is a loan to God, and God pays back those loans in full. Proverbs 19:17
Amazing way to be "His hands and feet". What an awesome way to show His love by something everyone in the community can share. Thanks for sharing the story, and, if you don't mind, I'm going to link to it so more can hear about it.
I attend a church in Wakarusa, but I love following GCC...you guys are not only leading edge in tech and production, but truly understand that living it is much more important than talking it. Thanks!
Posted by: rob henschen | July 21, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Ummm....you all thought that just any dirt would do. Plans fell through and God provided something that was over and above what we could ever imagine. That is awesome!! Love reading your blogs and hearing what God is doing in peoples lifes.
God is so good!
Posted by: Ruth | July 22, 2008 at 05:53 AM
What a great story! This would make a phenomenal media story to share with the GCC fam! Is anyone bringing a video camera to this delivery?
Posted by: Kristin Baker | July 22, 2008 at 02:13 PM
I tip my hat to the South-sider's organization. But I won't be making a habit of it. This really is a cool story. I agree with Kristin. What a fun media that would be!
Posted by: J Aquila | July 22, 2008 at 02:23 PM
That is an awesome story. I love when God provides.
Posted by: Bridget Pitney | July 23, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Amazing Rob,truly the Hand of God.
Posted by: Papa | July 24, 2008 at 09:52 AM
This is so great! I love it when I hear stories like this! People stepping up, caring for others and using resources for God and good!
Posted by: aaron dewinter | July 24, 2008 at 11:12 AM
This is so great! I love it when I hear stories like this! People stepping up, caring for others and using resources for God and good!
Posted by: aaron dewinter | July 24, 2008 at 11:14 AM
So basically, God said "Your plans are too small. I'm going to break them, and then I'm going to fill that void with MY plans."
Hmmm - is there a lesson there for all of us?
Posted by: Phil | July 25, 2008 at 07:15 PM