Tag Archives: Big A
Let’s try this way
I didn’t want to go home on the same road that I took to get there. So, instead of taking the safe route (I-35), I chose to take I-44 east… You might ask, “What is so risky about that? It’s … Continue reading
I am starting to believe
At the beginning of the freestyle season (just a few weeks after his success in the state high school tournament), my son told me that his goal was to finish in the top 8 in the National tournament in Fargo, ND. … Continue reading
I’m on the road again
You probably guessed it… My wife agreed that I should do it… I got off work a few hours early and drove 5 hours to Oklahoma City. How many more times will I be able to spend time with him … Continue reading
Back in time
(The post title comes from the theme song of the movie “Back to the Future”) The Junior National Greco-Roman tournament is over. It is VERY old school wrestling… It harkens back to the days when Greece and Rome were the … Continue reading
His first real bus ride
I took my son to the Greyhound station ta 6:25 this morning… Last night, he called me on the phone to tell me that he HAD to be in Wichita by 1:00 P.M. Well, Mom and Dad have jobs…with bosses … Continue reading
A happy ending but not a fun ride
He did it… He lost 12 pounds in 48 hours… and won the tournament! But the last 12 hours before the weigh in were not very fun. When my mother called, I filled her in on the last two days and playfully asked … Continue reading
Grammie whips him into shape!
My son got back from Philadelphia today. He had a great time. On Tuesday, he went to class with a couple of the wrestlers, answered a question in Calculus class, offered his opinion in an English class. At night, he … Continue reading
Like father, like son
Our family can’t call it travel unless there are some twists and turns. My son got on the plane on time. I was really late to work today…45 minutes late. By the time I finished writing the appeal letter, found the … Continue reading
Today’s big surprise
I wanted to stop so, so badly. After my 60th climb up the stairs, I was tired…pooped. Man, were the excuses flowing…”I worked so hard yesterday…I’m almost 50 years old…” But the work had to get done…today. What am I … Continue reading
That should help!!!
There are times when you just need to keep trying… The letter of appeal is getting closer to being a finished product. I still need to write the opening paragraph. I think that it has been good for my son … Continue reading
