Water Heater

Well our water heater finally bit the dust. We started noticing issues with it back in December and Scot limped it along until it finally said I’m done yesterday. Now Scot replaces it. We went looking at replacements tonight and thought we were going to have a huge ordeal in replacing it but we found what we need to fit where we want it to fit. That was a huge blessing. And it was cheaper than what we thought we were going to have to pay for a new unit. It should be a quick switch out once Scot is able to make the time to put it in. Never a dull moment. 

USAT SC This Weekend

T has been doing a lot of focusing on school, training, and watching motivational videos for his mental game. Always pushing forward. T has four competitors in his bracket so far for this weekend. One of which got bronze like him last weekend and is coming to SC because he thinks he can win and beat T. T needs to make sure he doesn’t have a chance in hades of doing that. It’s going to be game on this weekend at the tournament because both boys want those gold medal ranking points. 

More USAT Virginia 2019 Pictures

Coach Dre did a great job with T. 

T got several headshots on this opponent. 









Got this picture today with Master Wasiu after team training. Master Wasiu is pleased with T’s fighting. He’s seeing improvements in his fighting and that means more to T than winning a medal any day of the week. T always strives to improve and get better. He wants to be the best he can be in this sport and he continues to train and do his best. 

USAT Virginia 2019 is in the Books

T brings home Bronze today. He did a good job. Fought well and he learned a lot. 

He had 8 in his bracket. He won his first round and lost his second round. At least the person he lost to won gold so that softened the blow of loosing a little. He’s so competitive though so it’s never easy for him to be happy with any medal other than gold. We put things into perspective for him though because 4 of the boys in his bracket went home with no medal today. Looking at the tourney in that point of view helped him see that he had a good day. 

Daedo Gear Probs

So we found out that the extra Daedo gear that they ordered to host this tournament didn’t get here in time so we are dealing with only one ring with the electronic gear. We may have to go get some dinner and bring it back cause we’re going to be here a while. Insert sad face here. 

T and his Coach during the National Anthem

A Pic of T at the Hotel This Morning

T’s all ready to compete at USAT Virginia. 

Good Turn Out at USAT Virginia 2019

Pretty good turn out at USAT VA. After getting past weighing in and getting credentials things have run smoother. Thank you God!!!

Update on USAT VA

Well, last night weigh in was a disaster. This morning when we got to the school for the tournament the doors were supposed to open at 8am. We stood outside until between 8:30-9 waiting for doors to open. T was supposed to be in holding at 10am. It’s 11:47 as I write this post and they are in holding but T’s age and weight division still hasn’t been called yet. Who knows when he will actually hit the mat to fight. Here’s a picture of T’s bracket:

We don’t know the first kid he’s fighting at all. He’s hoping to make it past the first and to get to fight the Thomas kid second round. The Thomas kid is who beat him at US Open. T is hungry to fight him again. Looking forward to seeing how everything shakes out in his division today. Dre is getting his first experience coaching today without his Master present. Hoping to get some great pictures and video today. Pray for both T and Dre that they have fun today, that T fights hard, and that they both come away from this experience learning something that will help them grow in this sport. Thank you to all who are praying for these guys. 

T is Weighed in for USAT VA

T made weight. He fights in the minus 30 kilos which is 66 pounds and under. He was weighing 64.3 pounds when he weighed in. Woohoo!!!  

The weigh in process though was fixing to make me loose me mind!   They were so unorganized. For this very administrative gal that was no good!!!  We are just glad it’s over and we’ve had dinner. 

Now I’m ready to get back to the hotel and I’m praying they have the Carolina Hurricanes hockey game on one of their tv stations. 

The Hydraulic Claw

T gets a KiwiCo Science build monthly. He so enjoys the builds. Check it out:

Next Tournament Coming Up

T’s next tournament is coming up this Saturday. He heads to Virginia on Friday for weigh in and fights Saturday. This time he has 8 opponents. Including him makes 9 that will be in his age and weight division. 

Life is certainly busy. There’s never a dull moment. Keep us and T in your prayers as we have a lot going on from now until after Nationals with training and tournaments. 

Mike and Popsie (Frank) after the Graveside Service at Mike's Home

Mike is Popsie's younger brother.  Sandy (who went to be with the Lord) is Mike's wife.  Thank you all for your condolences and prayers during this time of loss for our family.  It has been so appreciated.

A Few Extra Pictures from Easter 2019

Here are a couple extra pics that I was able to get of family members with our newest family member Victorie.  She's such a beautiful baby girl and we all love her to pieces.

Nan and Popsie with Victorie

Gracie (Elaine) with Victorie

Easter Pictures Taken at Church in Kentucky 2019

Although we hated the reason for the trip to Kentucky with Scot's Aunt Sandy going to be with the Lord we did enjoy some quality time with family.  Here are some pictures that were taken at church on Easter Sunday.

Kevin and Elaine

Mysterie and Little Victorie with PK and Gracie

Mysterie and Victorie

Easter Pictures This Far

The Flyer from the Funeral

Sandy Neal Laid to Rest & Happy Resurrection Day

We laid Sandy Neal to rest yesterday. The graveside service was beautiful. The casket cover was gorgeous. I got a picture of it to share with you. After the graveside service we went back to Uncle Mikes house and spent some quality time with him. It was precious time spent with family. I hate it was under the circumstances that it was but it was cherished time nonetheless. 

What a wonderful thing it is that she is spending her first Easter in heaven, getting to see her Lord and hearing, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”  She is also being reunited with her son who passed a couple of years back. Sandy loved the Lord and served in her church and went on mission trips with the BGEA (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association). Laura Neal said, “She gave till her body couldn’t give any more.” She had a big heart and shared her faith with anyone and everyone. What a legacy this awesome lady has left behind. I (Lisa) only wish I had known her better. The time I did meet her she left an indelible impression on me. After this weekend I got to see that she probably never met anyone that she didn’t leave an indelible impression on. She was well known in her home town. And as I’m seeing she was a proper “Lady”. She taught her daughter in law how to be a proper lady. What a legacy because there are two granddaughters who are also being taught how to be proper ladies as a result. This wasn’t the end for Sandy Neal though. Only the beginning. And one day we will see her again. Heaven is our home and we are just travelers here on this earth serving the Lord until He returns or we go to be with Him like Sandy did. What a joy it is to know our future home is even better than anything we can imagine in our wildest dreams. It’s better than the best we’ve ever experienced here on earth. How wonderful it is that we have that to look forward to. 

Thank you God for your love and kindness and mercy on us. Thank you that our future home is with you. Thank you for sending your son to prepare a place for us. Thank you that this weekend especially we get to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can’t put it any better than Dolly Parton does in this song, 

T’s new Fedora!

T got a fedora to go with his suit for church tomorrow. 

Easter Came early for T

Aunt Elaine made an Easter basket for T and his Nan and Pop loaded him up with cash. Just caught these few pics with my phone. Not the best pictures. He’s one excited and happy boy right now. 

Honoring An Honorable Woman

We are honoring an honorable woman today as she’s laid to rest. Aunt Sandy was known and loved by many. RIP Aunt Sandy!

Sandy and Mike

Sandy and Mike

Mike and Sandy

Caroline, Olivia, Laura, Sandy, Mike, and Mick

Family Pictures

It’s sad that the only time we get great family pictures is when there’s been a death in the family. At least we clean up nice. 

T’s New Digs and Shoes

T is one sharp looking Dude!  We have had a death in the family plus it’s Easter weekend so he’s all set for both.  He sure cleans up nice. We head to Kentucky tomorrow so that we can spend time with the family in this time of loss. Scot’s Aunt Sandy passed away. She loved the Lord and is now with Him. She will be greatly missed but we all know she is in a much better place. RIP Sandy!  We know you and your son, Mike Jr, are reunited now and enjoying being with the Lord together. You may be gone but you won’t be forgotten plus we will see you again one day!  

Scot’s 50th Birthday Video

50th Birthday

Here’s Scot’s reaction when he came home today:

His reaction was to this:









One of Scot’s faves. 

Now all he needs is Creed ll and he’ll have all the Rocky movies. 

He wore this to dinner tonight at Kanki. We were surprised he chose that over Bonefish Grill. 

Our silly son and his expressions while waiting to be seated at Kanki. 

T picked out these candles. 

And last but not least here’s a picture I put together: