Category Archives: Parenting
You mean, there’s no bomb?
I received a call tonight that I didn’t quite know how to react to… My second daughter called me. That is not that unusual. She has called before but it is usually because we need to talk about some really … Continue reading
Just trying to stay on the board
My wife read the blog last night. She said she liked it but I could hear a “but” in her voice. When I inquired further, she said “It’s just that most of the recent posts are all about our son.” … Continue reading
Such a “controlling” father
My son has been in California since Tuesday night. However, he cannot get away from the long arm of his father. He is supposed to be on his Spring Break but I keep unexpectedly rearranging his plans. One month ago, I informed … Continue reading
I reached the tipping point
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 … Continue reading
The things people say…
After the high school season concludes, there is a special match (The Metro Classic) where the best seniors in the Kansas City area from the Kansas side wrestle the best from the Missouri side. Although my son finished second in … Continue reading
Momentum continues to grow
I have written multiple times on how the circumstances in our son’s life are changing quickly. And therefore, our lives are changing too. Well, the whirlwind continues to gather strength. I was hoping to send a DVD of my son’s wrestling … Continue reading
The pain of success
I called the wrestling coach at Drexel University and told him about my son’s rapid progress. He is definitely interested in learning more. He wants me to send him video footage. He doesn’t have any athletic scholarship money available this … Continue reading
Very interesting
I did it again… In preparation for next week’s tour of Baker University, I went online to get more familiar with their academic programs. As I looked at their business program, I grew a little disappointed. The classes seemed very … Continue reading
The next step in the process
I spoke with the wrestling coach from Baker University this evening. He likes what he saw of my son at the State championship but also says that he has much room to grow. He wants us to take an official tour … Continue reading
The morning of the big day
It is bitterly cold here in Wichita this morning. 12° but it feels like 5°. Temperatures in the single digits make me laugh. It just sounds funny when I say it. Try it. My son is sleeping in. The coaches … Continue reading
