I have gone to bed twice this week filled with wonder and/or amazement.
The first time was last Sunday night. I was truly amazed at how quickly and smoothly I was able to put together a DVD of my son’s wrestling for a college coach.
Tonight is the second time.
I can’t really pinpoint what changed my mind…
It might have been the delay in hearing from the coach at Drexel. We sent the DVD overnight on Monday but he never confirmed that he received it although I requested as much via e-mail and a phone message.
It might have been my way of retaliating against the recent attempt to slander my son. “Forget this small town power play mentality. We are going to make his case nationally!”
It might have been the unselfish college coach encouraging me to do it because my son “has earned it.”
Whatever the reason, I changed my mind…
I bought my son a ticket to Virginia Beach on April 2nd. He is going to compete in the High School Senior Nationals Wrestling Championship! Only Seniors who placed either 1st or 2nd at their state tournament are invited.
My wife tipped the scales when she reminded me that we had a $125 voucher with Southwest airlines that we had to use by May 7th. The voucher has the same “feels like” effect that the wind has in winter. The ticket really cost $223 but it “feels like” $94!
I called the contact person for the Kansas delegation to notify them of my decision. Although all of the rooms were “filled”, she shuffled things around so my son already has hotel accommodations with the Kansas team! Their hotel is directly across from the actual event.
Once I find a way arrange for his transportation from the airport to the convention center, everything will be set!
