The good news is there’s really nothing to tell.  David’s kidneys appear to finally be normal, and we seem to be all set for our delivery at UAB.

I’m not posting specifics here for privacy reasons, but things are good, and plans are being made.  We’ll tell family and friends individually.

We got to see the RNICU, the intensive care nursery for babies.  We wanted to be prepared for how we’ll see David as he goes through heart surgery and recovery.  It was hard seeing those little tykes, especially the ones that were one and two lbs.  I pray they all make it.

It was a quick trip, so that’s about it.  More updates as the days progress.  Thank you for your prayers!  Keep them coming!

I wrote on Twitter yesterday that I had a great story to share.  Well, being busy sometimes keeps you away from the computer.  So, here’s the story I promised yesterday.

We had two games in Tuskegee to officiate Monday night. I ran the clock for the first one, but umpired the second.  The two teams were Tallassee and Booker T. Washington.

Tallassee had a special needs player during my game, so the coaches told us when he’d be on the field.  It was our jobs to remind the BTW team he was out there and not be rough with him.  Our referee, Miller, told BTW, “He’s out here, and you can tackle him.  Just don’t do it hard.”

Well, Tallassee’s QB hands the ball to him, and wouldn’t you know one of the BTW kids plowed right into him.  Not hard, but it was quite the thump.  Corey (I think that’s his name) jumped right up with a big smile on his face.  He didn’t even get back to the line of scrimmage, but he was so happy just to have the ball.

That was before the end of the first half, and the teams played on without Corey on the field until the end of the game.

BTW was up 24-0 with about :30 left in the game.  Tallassee put Corey back in, handed him the ball and he ran probably 15 yards before he was tackled.  It’s clear that BTW was going to give him a shot a scoring, but one of the players accidentally knocked him down.  He jumped up shaking his head saying, “Man, I tried to miss him.”

The clock ran down to :10, and they gave Corey the ball one last time.  He took off down the field, and the BTW players were running behind him and diving off to the side as they pretended to try and tackle him.  The final buzzer sounded as Corey ran into the end zone.  Touchdown!

All of Corey’s teammates, as well as the players from BTW all gathered around him in the end zone to celebrate his score.  Corey even spiked the ball as the fans, players and coaches cheered.  We all went over to him and congratulated him on making the final TD, and the coaches told us how grateful they were for everyone giving him that moment.

That really touched me, and I can now say I’m happy I decided to officiate games this year.  That one moment made the whole season worth it.

I certainly have neglected this thing.  It’s only October 14th, and I’m making my first post of the month.  I’m glad I’m not doing this for money.

It’s been a hectic month, but I’m finally getting a chance to breathe this week.  I officiated five football games last week, and I’m about to wrap up one of three freelance projects.  I haven’t even started on the other two, and I’ve been asked to submit a proposal for a fourth one.

I thought when I got out of the television news business, I’d slow down.  I digress …

Things are still the same with David.  He’s kicking up a storm and doing well.  Less than two weeks before we head back to UAB and make arrangements for his birth.  I’ve got to finish cleaning out his nursery this week.  I’ve tried to do it, but I’ve been so busy I’ve not had time.  With less than seven weeks until he comes, time is now critical.

I might be in the press box for the Alabama-Ole Miss game this weekend.  It will be the only Bama game I attend this year.  It’s weird not shooting the games for the station anymore, but at least I pretty much have my weekends free.

I have a lot on my mind, including a lot of stress. But … there’s no need to unload here.  Just too much work and baby prep with very little time.  As always, though, it will all work out. 

Please continue praying for our baby boy …  Many thanks to those who have and still do.