Tag Archives: Big A

Hurdle #2 crossed

Posted on September 8, 2009 by RLW3

We drove into Philadelphia today to visit Drexel. First, we took some paperwork to the admissions office to complete my son’s file.. “Oh, we don’t get those.” “Who does?” “The athletic department.” Over to the athletic department… “Oh, these go … Continue reading →

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The first hurdle is cleared

Posted on September 6, 2009 by RLW3

Sending a child off to attend college is a fearful thing for many, if not most, Christian parents. Today’s universities are very effective indoctrination centers for secular culture. We know friends who have sent their children off to school as Bible believing Christians only to … Continue reading →

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The time has come

Posted on September 4, 2009 by RLW3

In a few hours, my wife and I will take the next big step toward the next season in our life. This trip will be a family reunion, a 50 year birthday celebration (mine), scouting out the new land, a fond … Continue reading →

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A trip down memory lane

Posted on August 23, 2009 by RLW3

In August, 2004, my oldest daughter drove our new Ford Windstar for her first day of classes at the local community college. My son was with her because we had just learned that. although he was just 14, he qualified … Continue reading →

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Are we going in?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by RLW3

Our son is leaving for college in 4 weeks. My wife informed me that he needs clothes. It must be a chromosomal thing. To a woman, every event in life is a good reason to spend money. But, to be fair, I … Continue reading →

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Tickets, get your tickets

Posted on July 22, 2009 by RLW3

When I got home from work, my son informed me that the California Angels were playing their last game of the season against the Royals here in Kansas City. Ten minutes later, we were on the road. We pulled into … Continue reading →

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He’s done!

Posted on July 16, 2009 by RLW3

Big A woke up this morning with his knee hurting pretty badly. His visit to the hospital confirmed the pain. He tore his lower collateral ligament. On a scale of 1-3, the doctor thinks it is a 2-3 in severity. Thankfully, this … Continue reading →

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Oh for two

Posted on July 14, 2009 by RLW3

We had been on the road home from Denver for about three hours when my son called me. He is training with the Kansas state freestyle team this week before heading to Fargo, ND to compete in the nationals. “Dad, … Continue reading →

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Just drop the ‘L’

Posted on July 11, 2009 by RLW3

I guess it wouldn’t be Fargo time without having to overcome a significant injury… Last year at about this time, one of the top Junior wrestlers in the country rammed his head into Big A’s sternum during a Mo-West practice. … Continue reading →

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Wewease the secwet weapon!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by RLW3

Prior to moving to Kansas City, we taught our children at home. That meant that my son’s options for athletics were somewhat limited. He played Pee Wee football until he was 15 years old. In the first game of his … Continue reading →

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