One ☝️ Week Before Our Travel Date

We are one week out from when we travel to Texas for the USAT Fiesta Challenge. T still has to shed weight for weigh in on the 4th. Pray he loses the weight and is able to make weight. 

I’ve been down with a problem called Sciatica. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.  It’s most commonly caused from a misalignment so I’ve been under chiropractic care for it in hopes that I’ll be able to travel for this tournament. Please pray for things to stabilize with this issue I’m having. 

We’ve had quite a go of it with stuff these past few months. I’m ready for things to stop happening at this point. Currently I’m sleeping sitting up on the couch because it’s the only position that gives some relief. I’m going to try and get some sleep now. Just wanted to check in with everyone because I haven’t posted in a minute. 

Ya know, at the end of the day I know God is in control and He’s got my back. Life’s been crazy these past few months but my faith and trust in the Lord always carries me through. I’m so thankful that He is always watching out for us even when we don’t realize it, He’s there. Jesus will still be there no matter what!  Thank you Lord!  I always wanna keep a grateful heart and life that always brings honor and glory to You!  

USAT FIESTA CHALLENGE San Antonio, TX August 4th & 5th, 2021

T is going to be attending the Fiesta Challenge event to take his foot out for a test run after being down for a little over a month with an injury.  We have a coach at home as well as his regular coach doing Zoom training sessions to get him ready for this event.  Three training sessions a day make for busy days.  T is loving it though.  He's glad to be getting back at it.  The goal with this event is for T to do his best and learn who the fighters are in his age and weight division and if he comes home with a medal then great but that is not the ultimate goal for this trip.  Learning and growing are what we are after right now.  It will be just added topping on the cake so to speak if he brings home a medal.  

I just wanted to update you all because I know it's been a minute since we've made a post but that's all I have for now.  Blessings on you all!  Here's one of T's TKD pics that I turned into art.  

Bonsai Tree Lego Build

T got the Bonsai Tree started before going to TKD class tonight and finished it after his class. He was excited about this build. He’s also excited about the Star Wars Lego Pilot build as well. He hasn’t done that one yet but when he does I’ll post about it. 

LEGO Builds

T got two new LEGO builds that he’s been wanting today. It’s double VIP points right now so he wanted to take advantage of that too. The boy knows how to work the system so he saves money. Smart kid. 

UFC Fight Night at Buffalo Wild Wings

We are having a fun night watching the UFC Fights with an electric crowd. 

T is Easing into Training Again

The team is at AAU Nationals this week and we are not. Because of injuries and some health problems in our family this has been an off year for us. It feels so weird to be home and not with the team. T has been beside himself because he’s not even been able to watch them on livestream. With the docotors release to ease back into training we’ve been doing a lot of regular family TKD training this week at his home dojang. It at least keeps him moving. It’s not as intense as training with his coach and team but that will come soon enough.  We are hoping to go to USAT Fiesta/National Tournament in Texas the first week or so in August. Praying and hoping to get T up to speed by then. We’ve talked with T and he’s is on the page of wanting to go and fight regardless of what weight division he falls into because even if he doesn’t win a medal he wants to gain experience. Every athlete wants to win but it shows maturity on his part to want to go regardless of the outcome because he wants to gain experience. He wants to learn and grow. Here’s a short video clip of him training at his home dojang and a picture. 

He was very sweaty afterwards. He goes back again tonight😁. 

New Crown

Today I had a new crown done on a lower back tooth. It’s still tender tonight but I’m praying that subsides in a few days and it’s just being a little touchy from the procedure that was done. 

T’s Kid Cave

Well we helped T rearrange his kid cave today since we were stuck inside because of Tropical Storm Elsa and there’s lots more room in there now. He seems much happier now that things have been put the way he’s wanted them. It’s also clean right now. We’ll see how long that lasts…LOL!  #lifewithateenager

T’s 3rd Dan Pics

The first one is a canvas we had done. The others are just pictures. 

My Guys and The Cars

My guys loved the cars. T especially loved the 1969 Camero. The Green Beauty.  T is ready to learn how to drive now and he now wants one of these beauties.  Here’s the pics of my guys. 

T with his Great Uncle Mike and Popsie. 

Checking out the engine of the Camero. 

The kids all in the Nova.