Tag Archives: Big A
The second place champion
It’s over. He finished second. He lost to a four time state champion by a score of 11-0. And he wrestled well… The first period was exciting. Both wrestlers were in trouble several times in the first period but each … 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
Just like he dreamed
Last night, my son dreamed that he pinned a certain kid. For that dream to come to pass, both of them would have to win their first two matches to meet in the semi-finals. They did, The first period ended in … Continue reading
And then there were four
With each round, you can feel the tension starting to build. Every match means that one young man’s dream of a state championship is still alive and the other’s is crushed. We have seen some very heavy favorites stunned in … Continue reading
One down, three more to go!
Our mechanic was able to temporarily fix our Super Crew for $40!!! It will cost $200 to fix it permanently. We left our apartment at 6:45 and arrived at the Kansas Coliseum just in time to see the opening ceremony. … Continue reading
Feel His pleasure
As I was praying for my son this morning, a scene from the movie “Chariots of Fire” popped into my head. He has to see that scene! Since he and his team leave for Wichita tomorrow afternoon, that means that … Continue reading
We be headin’ back to Wichita!
Last year at this time, I was buying a plane ticket from California to surprise my son at the Kansas state wrestling tournament. This year I will be driving with my wife and my youngest daughter! He won the Regional! I … Continue reading
Almost eliminated!
My wife called me this morning to tell me that she took my son to see the doctor. “Why?” “Because the coach noticed ringworm on his leg and said he had to get clearance from a doctor before he would … Continue reading
What was I afraid of?
Before I left for work this morning, I asked my wife what time our son got home from his study session… “1:00” “1:00 A.M?” “Um, hmm” “On a school night?” “Then, when he came home, he got on Facebook for … Continue reading
My solution to a logistical nightmare
I had another one of those nights… How in the world is everything going to happen tomorrow (which was today)? Here is what I came up with… I drove Wild Bill to work. All I can say is that I … Continue reading
