Tag Archives: Sports

Our Most Valuable Player

Posted on July 15, 2013 by thisnest

He has always been an athlete, our first-born. He has been throwing and running and climbing and jumping at a level above what is age appropriate since forever. He’s had a six-pack since he was a toddler, for crying out … Continue reading →

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Letter From A Grateful Mama

Posted on November 30, 2012 by thisnest

My Beautiful Son, How can I even express my gratitude for being chosen to be your mother? I was only twenty-three, and I had done nothing spectacular enough to warrant God finding me worthy of the gift…but still He sent you to … Continue reading →

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A One-Two (Three, Four, Five) Punch!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by thisnest

Class this morning – Check! Meeting with my advisor to check progress – Check! Grocery shopping (wait, let me rephrase – fighting the chaotic, disorganized, frustrated crowd at the grocery store two days before Thanksgiving in a store that is currently remodeling) – … Continue reading →

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The Friday Night Lights Have Dimmed

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thisnest

  Just got home from Boo Boo’s last high school football game…I’m sad. The little sting in my heart isn’t a result of our devastating loss, nor is it due to any resentment I feel toward his coaches for how they overlooked … Continue reading →

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The Good And The Bad

Posted on October 13, 2012 by thisnest

  Take the good with the bad…that’s what they say. That’s what I do…take the good with the bad. The Good: Friday night lights. Sitting in the stadium on a wet Fall evening. The smell of the concession stand, burgers … Continue reading →

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