Nothing of humor, or frustration, just a quick note since I'm on the road again. To Texas this week to visit two of my daughters, their husbands and most of the grandkids. One is off serving our country in the Navy, two are in Jamaica, and five are here. The two oldest here are working and in college, so see them in the evenings usually over dinner, or a fleeting "Hi Papa" as they are making sure to at least poke a head in between class and work. What neat young adults they are -- polite, loving and caring, and most of all "GREAT" grands.

One is a football player and played last night Thanks to the Lord. I say that because last week he got a concussion playing. Wasn't sure we'd get to see him on the field this week. However, since he is also their kicker, they let him do that as long as he agreed NOT to go down field. They won 34-13.

Another is in the Wylie High Band, and tonight we get to go to the Varsity game and see them perform before the game and again at half time. We went early to pick him up from practice this week one night and it was awesome seeing all those young people on the field practicing their hearts out and working so hard. They are super, and of course "My" grandson is exceptional. He will play again tomorrow in competition and we will go see that too, of course.

And, last but certainly not least is a granddaughter in Drill Team who will participate tomorrow. She is so affectionate and sweet. Last night she took her homework with her when we went to the game so she could get it done, and still see her cousin play and be with family. Wish they lived closer.

It's too bad that we have to get older to realize how important these moments are with our kids and grandkids. As I see one grandson weekly I realize how much I love it, and how much I miss the ones who are farther away, AND how much I missed being in the service as kids were growing up. It is so important to be there. I'm still exceptionally proud to have served and done three tours in VN, but there was a cost to it, and I think very often how I'd rather have not been "On the Road" while they were growing up. You can never get that time back!!!!!