The summer is coming to an end (officially), although we still have several warm days ahead.
I'm getting up at 5AM on Saturday to drive to Rome to watch my daughter's cross-country team from Central Gwinnett High School. My wife and the other two kids are heading to the in-law's house at Lake Oconee on Saturday morning. My goal is to get to the lake house by 3:30PM on Saturday to see kickoff of Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame. Tech has a new offensive coordinator, and a new quarterback, although Calvin Johnson will be playing on Sundays this year. I'm hoping for a good year.
Monday, we're heading back home in the early afternoon, because my wife and I, and four other friends, are going to Chastain Park that evening to see MEAT LOAF. That's right, Paradise by the Dashboard Lights, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, Bat Out of Hell - we're looking forward to all of them. I read that Mr. Loaf is turning 60 soon. Still performing and selling tickets - good for him.
I took my daughter and two of her friends to see John Mayer at Philips Arena earlier this month. That guy is extremely talented. Before the concert, my daughter and her friends gathered at a friend's house to make T-shirts for the concert. I told them not to bother to make me one (please), because I wasn't sure what the quality of the final product would be. Well, I must say I was quite impressed with the results. They downloaded pictures and printed them on transfer paper that can be ironed onto a shirt. And, yes, they made me a shirt. I hesitated to wear it, but my wife said "Oh come on - they made it for you -wear it!" So I did. I don't usually wear shirts with pictures of a guy on it (not that there's anything wrong with that...), but I did it for my daughter. We had a great time.
My 13-year-old daughter had her first babysitting job tonight. The wife and I stayed home to be close by just in case. Everything went fine. They really do grow up fast!
Have a great Labor Day. Put those white pants and shoes in the closet until Memorial Day :-)
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Thank You, Kathryn
Dear Kathryn,
I'm so sorry that you were a victim of cancer, and so quickly. You were such a good friend to me and many others, and we'll miss you. I know that your husband Ross was planning to spend many more years with you, and adjusting to life without you will be difficult for him. You were very active and vibrant at 72 years old. However, you and Ross have been such strong Christians, so he takes comfort that you are in a better place, and that he will see you there someday. Your son, and the rest of your family, will all have a great void in their lives.
For me, you were a great friend. When I started my first day of work right out of college, it was you who met me at the door of the office. You got me settled in, introduced me around, and you were always there ready to help with anything. When my wife and I moved to Lawrenceville, you invited us to visit your church, which has now been our church for 20 years. Somehow I knew that any church that you approved of was a pretty special place to be. I quickly learned that you were well respected at our church, just like you were at our office, and for good reason. You had a passion for seeing things done well, and you set a standard for all of us to strive toward.
When our daughter was in a play, you came to see her, and you brought your niece with you. When we adopted our son, you told us how you were so happy for us, and would pray for us during our journey. Every time I walk in our church building, I still think of you and almost expect to see you there.
I, and many others, will continue to offer comfort to Ross. Losing you so quickly was a tragedy for him, your family, and all of us. Our pastor did say that Heaven has to be much better organized since you arrived. I know that must be true.
Thank you for being such a good friend to me, our family, and our church. You had a tremendous impact and me and many others. I know you are now enjoying your rich reward.
Until we meet again,
Trey
I'm so sorry that you were a victim of cancer, and so quickly. You were such a good friend to me and many others, and we'll miss you. I know that your husband Ross was planning to spend many more years with you, and adjusting to life without you will be difficult for him. You were very active and vibrant at 72 years old. However, you and Ross have been such strong Christians, so he takes comfort that you are in a better place, and that he will see you there someday. Your son, and the rest of your family, will all have a great void in their lives.
For me, you were a great friend. When I started my first day of work right out of college, it was you who met me at the door of the office. You got me settled in, introduced me around, and you were always there ready to help with anything. When my wife and I moved to Lawrenceville, you invited us to visit your church, which has now been our church for 20 years. Somehow I knew that any church that you approved of was a pretty special place to be. I quickly learned that you were well respected at our church, just like you were at our office, and for good reason. You had a passion for seeing things done well, and you set a standard for all of us to strive toward.
When our daughter was in a play, you came to see her, and you brought your niece with you. When we adopted our son, you told us how you were so happy for us, and would pray for us during our journey. Every time I walk in our church building, I still think of you and almost expect to see you there.
I, and many others, will continue to offer comfort to Ross. Losing you so quickly was a tragedy for him, your family, and all of us. Our pastor did say that Heaven has to be much better organized since you arrived. I know that must be true.
Thank you for being such a good friend to me, our family, and our church. You had a tremendous impact and me and many others. I know you are now enjoying your rich reward.
Until we meet again,
Trey
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Where to Begin?
Yes, I've decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon. There certainly are a lot of crazy things going on in the world to write about, and my life is crazy enough as the father of three children. Our family lives in Lawrenceville, GA. My wife and I have been married for 20 years - it'll be 21 in December. I have a EE degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA from UGA, but the Jackets are my first love. My wife has a math degree from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, and an Masters of Education from UGA.
I have two daughters who are 16 and 13, and a son who is 8. So, we have the high school, middle school, and elementary school covered for now. My oldest is starting to look at colleges (cha-ching) - maybe I'll get lucky and she'll stay in state, but you gotta follow your heart too.
A couple of things I've learned about raising children (so far):
1) Raising children is not a money-making proposition, unless your child is competing on a national level in something by the time they are 15 (i.e. Tiger Woods). In fact, the older they get, the more expensive they get. One of many reasons not to start your family too early - your kids can easily outpace your income.
2) Raising children is not for the faint of heart. For example, teaching your child how to drive. The last time I was in the car with my 16-year-old daughter and we approached a speed bump, the front of the car bounced off the pavement. I emphatically stated (ok, I yelled) that she needed to go SLOWLY over the bump. She said, "But Dad, I was only going 20!" I told her to try 5 mph next time.
Of course, all of the effort and expense is repaid in love many times over.
I'll post some thoughts here as they come to me and as I have time.
I have two daughters who are 16 and 13, and a son who is 8. So, we have the high school, middle school, and elementary school covered for now. My oldest is starting to look at colleges (cha-ching) - maybe I'll get lucky and she'll stay in state, but you gotta follow your heart too.
A couple of things I've learned about raising children (so far):
1) Raising children is not a money-making proposition, unless your child is competing on a national level in something by the time they are 15 (i.e. Tiger Woods). In fact, the older they get, the more expensive they get. One of many reasons not to start your family too early - your kids can easily outpace your income.
2) Raising children is not for the faint of heart. For example, teaching your child how to drive. The last time I was in the car with my 16-year-old daughter and we approached a speed bump, the front of the car bounced off the pavement. I emphatically stated (ok, I yelled) that she needed to go SLOWLY over the bump. She said, "But Dad, I was only going 20!" I told her to try 5 mph next time.
Of course, all of the effort and expense is repaid in love many times over.
I'll post some thoughts here as they come to me and as I have time.
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