Off Topic...Football, Blessings, and the Chain

[billybud]

As I sat in the stadium sun this weekend on a beautiful football saturday, I thought of blessings. One year ago, I could not negotiate the stadium steps and was contemplating a diminished life. Now healthy, I spent Saturday at the VT game. It was one of those treasures of the heart, we shared a wonderful afternoon and evening with my son and his girlfriend. My long time seat mates next to us graciously swapped tickets for one game so that we could all sit together.

As Matt and I discussed plays and schemes and cheered, I realized that football is a legacy. My dad and I watched football together and shared a common love and bond (albeit his true love was Michigan). I now realize that some day, Matt will be in the stands with his own son and lifes chain will add another link. Some moments in life seem so perfect that as Jim Croce said..you wish you could put time in a bottle. Saturday was a day that I bottled.

On Sunday morning, my wife and rode with friends, on the bike, across the snowy white fields of south Georgia (cotton is now blooming) while under a cloudless sky. We ended up, after a nice lunch at a country restaurant, back in Florida having a beer at a lakeside outdoor deck/bar and chatting with our friends.

I guess this post sounds a little mushy, but this weekend was just so perfect, I wanted to blurt it out. Life is good. Even in uncertain times.

[donovan]

I am so very glad you health is good, that you are enjoying the life you desire. Thanks for telling us this, it bolsters my spirit and gives pause for reflection of what is truly important.

Sports in my life have never been about the sport, it was just the catalyst for what you have described. Always a good reminder of what is important and what is not. Your friend.

[RazorHawk]

Thanks for sharing that. Most people fail to stop and smell the roses. (Not talking about the Rose Bowl either)

[Eric]

Yeah, cool story. Glad to hear you're doing well.

Georgia and Florida sound warm

[Spence]

My dad and I went to big league baseball games, college, and NFL games. When I go to games now that he is gone it aways makes me think of him. Always a memory. Good story BB.

[Derek]

I agree Billy..my love of football came from my family and the fact that my grandparents grew up and met in Athens and my grandfather sold peanuts at the stadium before WW2, before it was Sanford Stadium. It's just been passed down, and I will do the same.

[Howdy]

As I sat in the stadium sun this weekend on a beautiful football saturday, I thought of blessings. One year ago, I could not negotiate the stadium steps and was contemplating a diminished life. Now healthy, I spent Saturday at the VT game. It was one of those treasures of the heart, we shared a wonderful afternoon and evening with my son and his girlfriend. My long time seat mates next to us graciously swapped tickets for one game so that we could all sit together.

As Matt and I discussed plays and schemes and cheered, I realized that football is a legacy. My dad and I watched football together and shared a common love and bond (albeit his true love was Michigan). I now realize that some day, Matt will be in the stands with his own son and lifes chain will add another link. Some moments in life seem so perfect that as Jim Croce said..you wish you could put time in a bottle. Saturday was a day that I bottled.

On Sunday morning, my wife and rode with friends, on the bike, across the snowy white fields of south Georgia (cotton is now blooming) while under a cloudless sky. We ended up, after a nice lunch at a country restaurant, back in Florida having a beer at a lakeside outdoor deck/bar and chatting with our friends.

I guess this post sounds a little mushy, but this weekend was just so perfect, I wanted to blurt it out. Life is good. Even in uncertain times.

Must be something in the air.
After my bypass surgery this is the best day I had in awhile.
Getting stronger each day.

[donovan]

Good for you Howdy..it is a good day.

[WoVeU]

Thanks Billybud! And to all the commentors!

That is the best thing I've read in years.

To health, strength of heart, good moments, and making memories! And thanks to the Autumn Wind that blows in and lets us relive them again!



'Cause you can't hold back the wind
If it's meant to be again...