Your listening to the Baylor game on the radio...
while watching it on a miniature TV...
all while sitting in the stands
watching the same game live.
Get the picture?
That was my dad.
while watching it on a miniature TV...
all while sitting in the stands
watching the same game live.
Get the picture?
That was my dad.
He LOVED Baylor so much,
he didn't ever want to miss a minute!!
he didn't ever want to miss a minute!!
We never missed a home Baylor football
game when I was growing up.
Countless trips to and from
Houston to Waco and back.
Dad would watch the game,
mom would grade papers,
and I would rest my head in her lap and nap.
mom would grade papers,
and I would rest my head in her lap and nap.
Actually the weekend before my parents
went to be with the Lord we were in Waco watching
Baylor beat Louisiana Tech 44 to 3.
Baylor beat Louisiana Tech 44 to 3.
It's a bit sad that I am not near
that crazed about good ole BU.
I like it, but I'm not in love with it.
that crazed about good ole BU.
I like it, but I'm not in love with it.
A few weekends ago was Homecoming.
I usually make it a point to participate in all the
I usually make it a point to participate in all the
homecoming festivities.
Maybe merely just to honor my dad.
This year was the first year I didn't go to the parade.
We made it to the bonfire and the game,
We made it to the bonfire and the game,
but the thought of taking three kids by myself
to the parade was a little much.
This year I seemed a little more
sentimental about the whole deal.
I really missed my dad not being around.
Maybe because this was the 100 year anniversary.
Quite possibly the lingering sadness might have
been the real reason for me not
wanting to attend the parade.
wanting to attend the parade.
I sat at the game and thought--
Really, he's not here. But he would love this!!
Nothing would have given him more joy
than watching the game with his grandson and
showing him how to make the bear paw.
Or to take pictures of the kids
on the floats after the parade.
Or to take pictures of the kids
on the floats after the parade.
I had to remind myself that
even if he had the chance to come back
and do all of those glorious things,
he would still choose to stay where he is at...
even if he had the chance to come back
and do all of those glorious things,
he would still choose to stay where he is at...
because heaven is that much better!!
And that, my friend, makes it well with my soul.
1985 Homecoming
My dad has the shiny Baylor jacket on.
Yes, right in front of the gizmo float.
I still have that ridiculous jacket.
And that, my friend, makes it well with my soul.
1985 Homecoming
My dad has the shiny Baylor jacket on.
Yes, right in front of the gizmo float.
I still have that ridiculous jacket.
My mom, aunt, and me at the Sub.
Homecoming 2007
Bella and Rowan
Homecoming 2009
Bella and Rowan
And Bonfire
Brett had to go into work early Saturday,
so we tagged along with Revekah to the bonfire.
Brett had to go into work early Saturday,
so we tagged along with Revekah to the bonfire.
(Thanks, Roach)
9 comments:
I really loved reading this post Lesley. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to meeting your parents in the hereafter. You are such an example of finding peace through Christ for difficult challenges. I have always been amazed at your maturity and ability to forgive. I treasure that example.
Beautiful post Lesley! Thank you for sharing your sweet memories. I love you bunches!
what a sweet heartfelt post lesley, thanks for sharing your sweet heart...and some of your story that i didn't know. what a faithful, god honoring perspective you have as you process it all and truly see things from "the other side" and have such peace. sooo glad to know you and look forward to hearing more of your story over our time here together as buds in Waco. :) BTW - you look AMAZING!!! your hair is getting so long...girl, i haven't been at turbo kick or the Y at all to run into you...slacker me! HA ha!
wow. such beautiful words friend. i'm thankful for you and for your strength and for your heart. and i know your mom and dad are so proud!
love you!
p.s. maybe God's a baylor fan (he has to be, right??) and your dad gets to watch the games with him :)
I love the post about God being a Baylor fan!! That really brings a smile to my face as I wipe away the tears.
i love this sweet post, lesley. thanks for being so vulnerable and sharing with us your joys and sorrows.
I just love you. Posts like this remind me of the very first day we met walking to the SUB freshman year and why I instantly loved you, my friend. You're heart is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you for sharing this post Lesley. Such beautiful words. It made me cry. My mom is gone as well and she was a huge Baylor fan. She watched the games on a little tv while at the stadium just like your dad. I know your dad is up in heaven signing that Good Ole Baylor Line!
lesley. how i do love thee. i miss you. and that me me cry. mkay
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