9-23-2010

Well I am gonna start off with saying that today was really my first day back on the football field and I was excited and nervous all at the same time...It has been a while since I have coached football and walking into a new program and learning the system will be a fun challenge for me...The offense and defensive game plan is a little different than what I was/am used to but I am sure I will catch on...But one thing stays the same..As a coach, I need to teach the kids the right techniques and fundamentals of the game of football but even more important than that is that I need to so these kids that they are important and that God loves them...And to do that one must teach the kids discipline and respect!!  So today will be another practice and the kids will be announced at the varsity game tonight..Should be a fun night...On a side note, my son is a 7th grader and he tells me on the way home last night..WOW dad that is the first time I didn't see you yell at someone...LOL

The family is doing ok...I think Saturday we have some plans...I am really not sure sometimes dad is usually the last one to find out what is going on but that's okay it keeps me guessing and wondering...LOL...I am not always the greatest at telling people my plans either and I am terrible at not writing things down on the calendar so I know whats up!! It is a man thing....LOL

Kuddos to Nate Whistler for organizing the C U at the pole prayer gathering on Weds night...I think he had an awesome turn out for the first time...Nate is doing a great job bringing Christ to the kids and showing them God's love!! Keep up the great work Nate!!!

I must admit fall is my favorite time of the year..I love football, the cooler weather, sitting out around camp fires, the changing of the leaves and the cooler rides on the Harley....But I know that winter is right around the corner and I hate the snow, ice and freezing temperatures!! So here is hoping for an easy winter!!

I am not going to say much about politics today but I am going to say this...President BHO is one heck of a smooth talker but his leadership skills lack...I will admit President Bush did things that were not right but at least he did not back down and he stood his ground!! BHO talks from both ends and he has done nothing but ruin moral in this country..People say that Bush was out for the big companies?!?! Really, it looks like to me the only people BHO cares about are those who put money in his pocket!!!

So today I am thankful that God has given me the opportunity to coach again..I love working with kids and I love when my past ball players come back and see me and they still call me coach..It touches my heart to know that I can make a difference in a child's life...I will admit years ago before I knew Christ, it was all about me and making me feel good but now....It is not about me, it is about Christ and knowing that he has given me the ability to introduce Him to the kids...God is good!!


Randy "Shrek" Weaver