Post Thanksgiving Thoughts

It was indeed a very memorable day for me when all our children and all our in-laws came in to celebrate Thanksgiving day with us. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all guys very much. We never know when or where we will be in one roof again. I hope that it will not be too long. We are getting old.

Actually, I was so excited I did not have any appetite to eat. Just looking at all of you made me very happy. I also appreciated the fact that you spent the night with us in preparation for the biggest game we all watch every Friday after Thanksgiving as long as Texas A&M became a part of our lives. David, if I knew that the gumbo was going to take you away from watching the game, I would have planned another menu like spaghetti and meatballs. Sorry. I know, you taped the game.

I was also very happy that for the first time, Melissa and Jason came to Fannett for Thanksgiving dinner since they moved to California.

I knew that at some point, our house will not be big enough for all of us. When Celina asked me how come they were sleeping in the porch, I had to remind her that there is a new king named Christian. Thanks for understanding. I appreciate it very much.

Well, at 65, I know I am still in good shape. I survived "heart attack" situations with A&M's big games, both live and on TV. Also, I just finished driving to and from Austin to help Melissa and Jason unpack >300 boxes of household items that came the day before Thanksgiving in their brand new house. Upon returning to Beaumont, swung by Houston with Lope and Ramon who helped us with the big job. I played with Christian for 1 hour and a half in his playpen(castle) and got bit in my arm.

The "bestest" is the Aggies beating the Longhorns when they least expected. Only one touchdown? What's up with that? Anyway, A&M defense was fired up from the bonefire in Hearne. GIG em! AGGIES. They are still talking about your win.

Aggies vs Longhorns---Mano a Mano

Beaumont Enterprise sport's section headline describes the rivalry meet as Mano a Mano. Strength vs. strength. Actually , it means hand vs. hand. But, we need the body ,legs and mind as well.

It will be a very exciting game to watch on Friday with all the Aggies in our house. Let us pray that none of the players get hurt on both sides. We should not forget that this is only a football game. However, the Aggies should play like they are in a war zone. Playing with God given strength in a clean and fair game.

McCoy was quoted by Beaumont Enterprise saying " In my family, there are Aggies. I hate to say that". I have all respect for him as a good,young and cute athlete. I wish that he would show class in everything he does, and more importantly what he says.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Let us thank God we live in this country where we are able to watch sports the way we do. I love the USA and the Aggies too.

Dad's Therapy

As part of Dad's therapy, we are going to take a break from the office for a stress test. Well, we are going to Las Vegas this weekend. We are leaving tomorrow afternoon and will return on Monday on a red eye Continental flight. Yikes!!!!

We are staying at the Venetian. Dad tells me that we have gathered enough points from using reward credit cards and are due to have a his and hers Cartier watches. We are also going to see Olivia Newton John @ the Luxor theatre. We will miss Melissa because she always found time to keep me company while she was in California. Occasionally, Jason would come and all we do is watch football all day.

I hope that we bring back lots of money so we can eradicate all of your loans. Keep wishing. It does not hurt to wish.

Congratulations to Jason and Moosie for their new house. They cannot move in yet. They have no furnitures, not even a bed. They will come soon.

2006 last Aggie Home Game

I was lucky enough to see the last game against Nebraska. The losing games with Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Nebraska were truly serious stress tests for me. But, I made it, and as an Aggie mom, the excitement of being in Kyle Field is second to none.

The team deserves a fanfare even though they were outscored by a total of 6 points during their 3 homegames. I must say that Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Nebraska got lucky this time.

The Aggies are coming back stronger next season .

Progress

Dad's blood pressure has been controlled by his cardiologist's prescribed medications. He is staying on 140/80 everyday. Still on almost no meat diet and very little rice. Working very well in the office alone. Patients pretty much understanding and concerned. I think I can say, his patients love and respect him very much.
God is great. God is good. We are blessed. Praise the Lord.