Sitting and Waiting

Well today marks day number 5 in the hospital with dad...I actually wised up and brought my computer today. For those of you who know him, know he is not a patient man. I guess the Lord does give you what you need, because he is being so patient. Maybe he just doesn't feel well, but he is doing so well with this waiting thing. He is starting to feel better, and hopefully we will get out tomorrow. As I sit here, I think of all the patients I have treated or been involved with and am awe struck by their ability to endure the waiting day in and day out. Dad's down time has made me think so much that I don't know if I have the strength to endure a long standing illness. I guess the Lord provides what you need in all things. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is "I can do everything through him who gives me strength"-Phillippians 4:13 , I try to hold true to this day in and day out. I hope you the same strength that Jesus Christ can give you. He truly is the key to everlasting life and the reason we are so blessed. Dad told me when I got here this morning that he prayed and talked to the Lord like he had never done. Within an hour, he felt like getting up and taking a shower. He looks like a different person. I know that the healing hand of God has been placed upon Dad and he will recover. This is just a small speck in the life we live towards eternity! My love and prayers.

Grandparent's Day!

When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window. ~Ogden Nash

Wow, how true are these words? I once asked my dad why he let my boys get away with so much...and he said, 'well I just didn't know I would love them like I do'. To which I had to say, 'well then what did you feel for us?'. He just laughed and said it is just different!!! I am so very thankful that my kids have the pleasure and honor to spend so much time with my parents. They looooveeee their mama and papa. TJ and I had to goto Cleveland on Monday and I was reminded of my dear and sweet grandma who lived there. Ironically we pulled into a hotel that was less than a block from her old stomping ground! She loved Cleveland so much and would never come live with us in WV because we 'didn't have anything for her do'. She walked the streets of Cleveland like it was St. Albans. My dad just said that granny walked in places that he wouldn't go without a gun!!! She just loved that place. I probably didn't spend enough time with her, especially in her beloved city. Oh, and did I say she loved her Cleveland Indians. I think in some way she instilled that into my boys as they love the Indians. And, I also happened to marry a fabulous Indian's Fan! I think she sent him to me so I would enjoy Cleveland like she did!

Anyhoo, as we just finished celebrating a wondering Grandparent's Weekend, I am reminded, humbled, thankful for the grace and love my grandparents and parents have provided me. I truly hope I instill the same principles into my boys. As I wait for dad's upcoming surgery, I have to think of the wonderful man he is, and the blessings he gives me daily! I should thank him more often, and hope to do that in the future. I hope each of you remembered to share Grandparent's Day with yours or at least just remembered them!

Football is here!

Ethan and Brett! I don't know what they are doing...

The whole crew!

Look at that shotgun...as a D-teamer! They rock!

Blake taking a break! Playing both sides gets hard!

Blake playing some D...outside linebacker that is!

Brett getting ready to go!

One of my other boys!

Well it's official, I am a true psycho football mom! I never thought it would happen, but I have crossed over the deep end of midget league football! In case you don't know I have two boys and they both play football. Brett started his first year of B team and Blake padded up with the D team this year! I hate it and love it at the same time. I also have to say that I love these football boys. They are so darn close and just really seem to 'love' each other. They all look out for each other and just genuinely care for one another. I didn't really expect this out of boys, but have to say I am really glad they are like that!

I also love the relationships TJ and I have made off of the field with our WMFL parents. These are some of the best people I know. My brother has friends that he still hangs with from midget league football and I hope my boys are the same. I have to say that these guys (in particular Derek and Jeff) are a part of our family and I pray that my boys friendships remain the same.

So, with that said, I posted some of my pics from our first two games. Brett is number 11 and Blake is 31!!! Some of my kids and some of 'my other boys'! Have a great season whoever you root for...for me it's GO HERD AND GO GENERALS!! Nothing like game day!

Teresa

Brett and Coach Larry, getting ready to play some D!!