Happenings With The Neals

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Tonight’s Training

Here are some pictures from tonight’s training session. T’Money is working hard towards his goal and we are fine tuning when we get home by having him watch the training videos we take.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Today we are celebrating the holiday and taking a day off from training. We are gonna spend it as a family by going to a movie and out for dinner. Nothing fancy but just spending some quality time together on this special holiday. We always want to remember that our love for one another comes first!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Training Never Stops

Came home from training and he did this. He has gotten quite good at doing these. He’s getting stronger. #roadtonationalsjuly2018

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Pictures from Training at JINHO Martial Arts Academy

T’Money had a great time today with his new friends. Here are some pictures. The kid he actually spars with at the end of the pictures was probably 12 years old and almost 100 pounds. Tough kid and T’Money held his own with him even though the bigger kid won the match.

The guy in the background is Master Doug who invited him to the Dojang to train after he saw him spar at the Referee Seminar yesterday. This guy is a an awesome instructor. Love the opportunities T’Money is getting to train with some really great people.

I Am The Storm!!!

Getting more training at JINHO Martial Arts Academy

This is the same kid T’Money fought and beat down yesterday. It gives you and idea of the actual size difference.

Referee Seminar Demonstration Sparring

T’Money kicked butt!!!

Saturday, February 10, 2018

T’Money’s Demonstration Match at Referee Seminar Today

T’Money did an exhibition match today for his coach and kicked butt too. We luv seeing him spar so well. He’s really doing great and we couldn’t be more proud.

He got at least 3 headshots on this kid who was a head or more taller than him. And when we watched the video footage back and counted the actual points he would have gotten for the match would’ve been 55 points. They weren’t giving actual points at the exhibition match. Not sure why. But who cares. T’Money point gapped him big time!!!

Proud Dad moment😁!!! This was taken after the match.

New Minivan

Our new to us vehicle as long as it passes our mechanics inspection which I’m sure it will.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Sparring Training Cardio Workout (2.5.2018)

The boys did a hard cardio work out tonight.

Tim's 2025 Accomplishments!

Tim had a huge year in 2025, moving through three weight classes. He began in the 61 kg division and finished in the 71 kg division, with the June weight category update shifting the weight classes. Despite all the transitions, Tim made tremendous progress. He earned 4 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals (6 Silver finishes) & 3 Bronze Medals (4 Bronze finishes) - which were his 1st USA National Level Medals. To top all that off he is the record holder for the snatch & total in the Youth 71kg division for WSO Carolinas. A standout year filled with growth, experience, and momentum for Tim.

Heaven Gained a Hero Aug. 16, 1935 to May 16, 2024 - 88 years old

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Pop (Franklin Eugene Neal) was born in Ashland, KY. He graduated Thomas R. Brown High School and was a proud Army National Guard Veteran. He loved cars and working on them. He loved racing them with his boys, Jeff and Scot. He could fix just about anything. If he didn't have a tool for something then he'd make it. He valued family above everything. He loved traveling and going to amusement parks with his kids and grandkids, especially Disney World. He will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts! (this is not his official Obit)

Doris Jean Stergeon "Nan" Neal

Doris Jean Stergeon Neal, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 13, 1937, to James B. and Opal McDowell Stergeon, Doris was a 1955 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School, where she met the love of her life, Franklin Neal, who preceded her in death in 2024. Married for over 70 years, Doris and Frank built a life centered on love and family, raising their three children: Elaine, Jeffrey, and Scot. A devoted member of Faith Christian Assembly, Doris cherished homemaking, gardening, floral arranging, crocheting, and reading. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—always her family’s biggest cheerleader. She is survived by her 3 children, her 5 grandchildren, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.