If you are a "friend" of mine on Facebook, or in real life for that matter, then you know about the accident Mac had on the 6th day of school. It was a freaky accident by my "freak of nature" oldest child. Freaky because the basketball hoop, backboard and 4foot of pipe broke off and landed on his nose. Freak of nature because MY kid can jump high enough to hang on the rim of a basketball goal. Mac sure has been brave through all of this. He's stronger than we ever thought he was, both physically and emotionally. He's learned alot about patience and accepting the hand life deals you. He was really looking forward to football this year. So were Trey & I. While the entire season is not out of the question, most of the season will have been spent on the sidelines. He's made every practice (if he's been at school) and huddles with his team during the game. We've learned alot, too....staying calm in a crisis, trusting doctors, keeping a positive attitude (both for Mac and each other). There is still alot of football in his future. No matter what life brings you Big Mac, know that your Dad and I will ALWAYS be behind you supporting you and cheering you on!
August and September have also challenged us in the car department. Now that our vehicles are paid for they have decided to cause trouble. Alternators, air conditioners, batteries and broken locks.....I sure hope that's it for now. And I am NOT getting a new car. I love my Excursion and since they don't make them any longer, I'll be driving this one until the wheels fall off. OH MY...I hope that's not next!!!!
The Aggies lost.
And to top it all off, last Saturday my camera bag with my paparazzi camera and lens, my video camera and about 30 memory cards were stolen out of my car (the one with the broken lock). After the shock, I was mad and then I just let it go. There was nothing I could do about it. If the person who did this is reading this post, please take my memory cards back to the Weesatche Hall. You can keep the cameras, but I would like MY MEMORIES back.
On a brighter note, Weston made his first reception for a touchdown, caught a pass for an extra point and recovered a fumble for lots of yardage. So proud of you Weston! I caught it all on tape, but.......
Yes, I'm upset about some of the blows and jolts that have happened over the past month or so. But I'll get over that. Focusing on what matters most (health, happiness and making memories with my family) will be what I remember most. I'll forget about the car trouble, the Aggies losing and my camera bag getting jacked, but I won't forget Mac's accident and what it taught us. And I will remember Weston's first touchdown!!!
