Monthly Archives: February 2008

MO-West, young man

My son just decided to skip football next year. He is going to concentrate on wrestling since he did so well. I found a list of wrestling clubs in Kansas. The one in Kansas City was 5 times more expensive! … Continue reading

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Look at what I have found!

My son has decided to concentrate on wrestling. I told him that he has a might be able to earn a scholarship. I went online to find a club in the Kansas City area for freestyle wrestling season. There were … Continue reading

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It’s just jogging!

I find that there are three components to my morning jog: my will, my lungs, and my muscles/body. On some days, as soon as I awake, the choice to run has already been made. “It’s on my schedule!” On those days, the challenge … Continue reading

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Surprise! I’m here!

My wife and I drove from KC to Wichita early this morning. The event was held in the basketball arena at Wichita State University. I entered where he could not see me, climbed the stairs to the very top and … Continue reading

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We still have a date

My son called me this afternoon to tell me that he won his second match. Thank God! He has no idea that I will be there tomorrow morning to see him wrestle his next one!

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Down to the last match!

My wife called me this morning to give me the play-by-play on Anson’s first match… He got his butt kicked. I am still not going to tell him that I am coming to see him. I don’t want to put … Continue reading

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A very good year

I am so impressed with my son. We spoke just before he went to bed. He was reflecting on what a good first year of wrestling it has been. I really like that. He is going to do his best … Continue reading

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It starts when?

As you read this blog, you will probably realize that I am not the sharpest tool in the shed! This morning I learned that the state tournament starts on Friday! My son wrestles twice on Friday. And it is a … Continue reading

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My mother, my friend

My mother made a special trip out from New Jersey to see the house before it sells. I must tell you that this is so touching. I know that she has little to no discretionary income. She is not doing … Continue reading

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What did I just do???

Well, what would life be without a little self-made adventure… As I lay in bed, SO grateful to God for the idea, SO excited about surprising them, a dark cloud formed in my brain. My anniversary is on March 1st… … Continue reading

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