Those Pesky Phone Calls

Rob has mentioned before receiving phone calls from his players (and coaches) at any time of day/week/year due to illness or injury. At times the callers just need a bit of over-the-phone advice; sometimes they require a meeting at the training room, a house call, or an accompanied trip to the ER.

The need for help in these situations is sometimes football related, but most often not. However, Rob is the one they call. Some of these guys don't have a mom or dad to call, maybe some call their mom/dad/guardian/friend first and that person recommends they call Rob since Rob is here. I don't know, but sometimes it can be frustrating.

Saturday night -I don't know what time it was but it was the middle of the night, 2 or 3 am?, a coach of a female sport called Rob and asked for the phone number of a coach of a male sport. REALLY people?!?! I mean it was nice that Rob didn't have to leave in the middle of the night which often is the result of those middle of the night phone calls, but seriously. This grown person calls Rob for the phone number of another grown person?! Was Rob really the only point of access for this phone number? Was Rob the first person the coach could think of to call? Was Rob the only one the coach was willing to wake up in the middle of the night to ask?

I am not mad about the phone call, but it surely blows my mind that Rob was involved in this. Of course the curious side of me wants to know WHY did the coach need the number! What happened in the middle of the night (presumably between a female player and male player) that needed the immediate attention of both of their coaches? I am hopeful that it was nothing too terrible, and I don't really need to know . . . I was just being honest about my curious side! AND, I sure hope everyone appreciates Rob!

Football Weekend Update

Back in June we provided the football schedule and extended an invitation for people to come enjoy a game and some southern hospitality, so I just thought I would let you know how things are shaping up so far.

A * next to a date indicates that someone has already booked the "All Amenities Football Weekend" with us.

2009 Cowboy Football Schedule
Sat., Sept. 5 ... GEORIGA, 2:30 p.m.
*Sat., Sept. 12 ... HOUSTON, 2:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 19 ... RICE
Sat., Sept. 26 ... GRAMBLING
Sat., Oct. 10 ... at Texas A&M
*Sat., Oct. 17 ... MISSOURI
Sat., Oct. 24 ... at Baylor
*Sat., Oct. 31 ... TEXAS
Sat., Nov. 7 ... at Iowa State
Sat., Nov. 14 ... TEXAS TECH
Thurs., Nov. 19 ... COLORADO
Sat., Nov. 28 ... at Oklahoma

There are 8 home games this year, so plenty of options.

Please keep in mind that just because someone has already booked a weekend doesn't mean that you are not welcome to come then as well.

It just means you won't get the "All Amenities Football Weekend" package. We actually have two extra tickets to share and there are several hotel options in the area (including some new ones!).

If you are going for a low budget trip, we might even be able to hook you up with some extras to make it worth your while.

Don't delay, book your stay today and come enjoy some football- Cowboy Style!

July 10-Thanks Rex

My Dad passed away 11 years ago yesterday. I think about him all the time. On July 10 I often reflect back on the events of the day. It was such a blur back then but always seems so clear each year July 10 rolls around. This year I though a bunch about my boss at the time coming over to our apartment at 6:00 AM after I called him to let him know what happened. I was a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the time and was very much at the bottom of the totem pole, but he was at our door not more than 10 min after I called him with the news. He didn't say a word, just came in and gave me a hug. I of course lost it, and he just said he was sorry for what had happened. He later drove back to IN for the visitation. It was a six hour drive. He and a couple others made the trip, spent 30 min at the visitation, then drove back six hours to Missouri. I was surprised that he made the trip and I will never forget how much it meant to me. Thank you Rex.

Doing much

better today! It was a huge blessing to have Rob home yesterday as I know I would still have no energy if I hadn't had the chance to rest so much yesterday. I am definitely not full strength, but am eating some foods (and keeping them down) and managing to get some things done around the house and at church.

Our bags are unpacked. Stuff has been returned to original locations. Laundry is done and put away. The house is (for the most part) put together. Most importantly, no one else seems to be sick.

All very good considering: Company is coming tomorrow. (yea!) More company comes on Sunday. (yea!) VBS starts in less than two weeks.