9-29-2010

WOW who turned the heat off and the AC on??  Well I have not posted since well the last time I posted!! LOL...Anyways, the family is doing pretty good, my wife is studying for mid-terms and working her tail off in school...I must say that I admire her work ethics with the school work!! Not sure I could do that at my age and with all the other things I have going on in my life...My son always seems to amaze me..He is playing football this year and I am so proud of him!  He is not a starter but you know what, he is always happy to play and he enjoys his role on the team!! How awesome is that?? I have to admit, I can see where a parent might get upset because their child does not play or play enough but the fact of the matter is that once you hit the junior high level...kids may not play!!  This may not seem fair but it is what it is...My daughter is doing great in school and I think that she really likes being out on the football practice field with dad when I am coaching.  Out of my two kids she is the mean one!! LOL  Maybe someday she will want to don some football pads and show people how to hit?!? LOL  Really though she is doing great in school and she loves cheerleading and jump rope...It is kinda funny, I have my little princess who can also be a tom-boy when she needs to be!!

Well I got to stand on the sidelines last night for the first time as a football coach!!  I was asked if I would be interested in being an assistant football coach for the junior high and I was like heck yes!!  I have not coached in years and it has taken me a little bit to get used the the system and the other coaches and kind of the roles that are expected out of everyone..I love the game of football and I love working with kids, there is no greater feeling than being called coach and seeing that you can make a difference in a kids life...Anyways the 7th and 8th grade teams played last night and the 7th grade played pretty well..They won their game and their effort was there all night and they never gave up when they were backed up against a wall...I am pretty proud of the effort they put forth...The 8th grade has some heart issues..Football is a game of heart!! When the game looks like it is going out of control that is when a team needs to dig deep down inside itself and start to play with heart and purpose.  The 8th grade last night found themselves backed against a wall and did not respond well...But I have faith in the kids and know that they can and will work through this..They are young and I hope soon it will "click" with them that it takes heart to play the game.

I saw yesterday that Jimmy Carter was taken to the hospital...I will say that I was and still NOT a fan of Jimmy Carter but I hope he is ok!!  Jimmy Carter is the 2nd worse president this country has ever had (BHO is the worst) but I wish no harm on him..What really aggravates me are these people who do wish harm upon a public servant..I know I complain about BHO and his policies but I also feel for him believe it or not...I am the Town Council President here in Kirklin and believe me I have been called everything and anything!!  It is tough being in that position when you are trying to do what you think is right for your town or your country..The difference between BHO and I though is that I have a Town Council and the Council as a whole votes on every situation..It is not me personally making all the decisions..

Fantasy football....I won again!! I am 3-0 and play a friend this week who is 3-0 so one of us will be a loser this weekend!! Enough said!! LOL

I am grateful that God has allowed me the opportunity to coach again..I love being able to work with kids...I coached before and many of the kids I coached still call me to this day and they still call me coach!!  I am also thankful for the friends and families that God has put into my life...Lisa and I have many friends that have children and we love their kids like they are our own kids but over the last year we have become really close to the Rileys...Chris and Missy are really great friends and we have become close friends and really enjoy spending time with them...We love their kids like they are our own and we enjoy spending time with them..Their daughter is a sweetheart and I really appreciate the fact that a 16 year old teenager would take the time out of her busy schedule to show her love for my daughter...Myriah is such a special girl and her faith in God shows daily and her love for my daughter is precious!!  Their son is a hoot!! This kid can make me laugh like no other!! For a 6th grader he is full of spunk and I don't think he ever runs out of gas!! But he is a great kid and I have really seen him grow and mature over the last year!! Keep it up Travis, you are a great kid and you can do whatever you set your mind too!!  GOD is GOOD!!

Randy "Shrek" Weaver