I probably would have called this blog entry “Changes” but I decided against it as I didn’t want anyone to think I graduated from high school in the 1970’s and knew a David Bowie song .fairly close to the Ziggy Stardust era.  But in fact changes were on my mind.

We went and saw Steph play her last home game of the year over the weekend, and as we were heading OUT of the St. Louis area I saw the sign for the college Scotty was heading to last year to study music education.  I still remember the college visit very well, but not nearly as much as the uncomfortable for him but very cool conversation for me in the very office I am typing this tonight, as to why he suddenly didn’t want to go there.  He wanted to become a US Marine, and I couldn’t be prouder.  All that came back to me as we drove by (and took the picture).

But the Lindenwood visit in 2010 also crossed my mind as well.  Lindenwood was  heading into NCAA Division II and were looking for great players with vision and faith in the program…..and Steph fit the bill.  She was academically brilliant and was able to go on academic scholarship the first year.  In the second and third, this year, she has been on athletic scholarship (as they are now D-II).  And as I type this they are currently #15 in the COUNTRY.  And next year, after 2 years in D-II they will be eligible to play for the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!   Too cool.  And the best part is that Steph will end this era with a degree in CHEMISTRY that will have cost her just her blood sweat and tears, but ME very little!!!

The LU stickers however I have been missing.  (The bookstore ran out!)  But I bought them and put them on my truck and Amanda’s car.  The “My son is a US Marine” is also on both vehicles, and because we have no “My son is the baddest Taekwondo yellow tip at lapel Elementary School” sticker, I will let him claim my NRA one.  (although he is technically not an NRA member)

But we are home and it has been a great time.  Tomorrow however means WORK.  But remember, I work for the CHURCH……..and I am not too worried about any changes there!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+