Tag Archives: Big A
He’s back!
I picked my son up from the airport yesterday morning. It is like he never left! He is back to mauling everyone. Either he has gotten stronger or Cakes has lost a little. She can’t quite handle him like she … Continue reading
I shudder to think…
For the second time this week, I was awakened by the sound of my wife talking on the phone. This time, I got out of bed because I detected a little concern in her voice. I opened our bedroom door … Continue reading
It feels like I’ve seen this before
Big A wrestled at another open tournament this weekend… and got his first college victory! In fact, he got two! He lost his first match by a score of 4-2. If he could have held his three point back move … Continue reading
Turn the Caps Lock button off
It looks like Big A has shrunk a little… He’s now medium A… or perhaps even small a… He ended his high school wrestling career with a flourish, losing in the state finals to one of the top 10 wrestlers … Continue reading
How quickly things can change
As planned, I drove to Wichita today to pick up a transmission for the Nissan. I don’t really mind these long drives. I get time to think, listen to my favorite preachers on CD, etc. About 30 minutes from my … Continue reading
Hurdle #2 crossed
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
The first hurdle is cleared
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
The time has come
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
A trip down memory lane
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
Are we going in?
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
