Why do I bring that up? The article that I read was about Joyce dealing with life after "the call." He ruined a perfect game. But he said something that rings true to every person, despite the enormity of our mistakes. He said, "What does the word 'perfect' mean? Sometimes the word 'perfect' means being able to accept imperfection."
Sometimes the word "perfect" means being able to accept imperfection.
I guess the rest of the story should be told. Jim Joyce made a mistake that cost him dearly- he even had to delete his facebook account (gasp). But the way that he reacted once he realized his mistake is what he will be remembered for. Once he saw the replay, he apologized to Galaragga while hugging him and crying. He apologized to the Detroit Tigers organization, and he apologized to baseball fans everywhere. He accepted the fact that he was imperfect, and he's trying to move on.
Sometimes we just need to hear a story like that to remind ourselves that past (and current) failures don't have to define our futures. We may remember them and learn from them. We may even think of our failures every minute of every day. But sometimes, perfection comes from being able to accept our failures and live instead in remembrance and gratitude of God's acceptance despite our imperfections.
On a different note, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years. I had an amazing time visiting all my family, and I am ready to start a new semester. Classes won't be as exciting this semester as they were in Jerusalem, but I'm ready to learn nonetheless! God bless!
