Armistice

The signing of the declaration to officially end World War 1 takes place on 11-11-1918 at the 11 hour. It was the end of The Great War and it signified the desire for the world to be at peace and never enter such a conflict again. The League of Nations was born out of that war, which eventually turned into the United Nations, although the original was a near failure from it's beginning. Armistice Day does not become Veterans Day until Jimmy Carter in the late 1970's makes it the official day of recognition for soldiers of all wars and conflicts to be honored and for the country to remember those who have given the greatest sacrifice for the comfort that we enjoy.

I am again grateful for the soldiers who have gone before and helped to make this country that we live in so wonderful. I am always mindful and thankful for my dad's service and thankful that he not only served but survived the Vietnam War and then served our country for another 20+ years. I am always looking for soldiers to meet and thank and introduce my children to. At last weeks game against Fossil we had the pleasure of watching the Leap Frogs from the Navy Seal Team fall from the sky and bring in the game ball. I introduced myself to them and shook hands with a sailor who was on the West Virginia on December 7 of 1941 and told me more horror stories in 5 minutes then I ever wanted to hear. As he shook Blake's hand I told my son that he was holding the hand of a super hero. Blake just smiled.

I'm glad you made it home dad. For those of you out there who served in the military, thank you and my God bless you.

Happy Veteran's Day, and welcome home.

Playoffs 2009

These are the guys that are helping us win in the 2009 Playoffs. Great Young Men.

The View From a Coach and His Family

Week 11

Well, we beat the cross town rivals again, and this time we are going to the playoffs. The game was great and the boys played so well and Fossil did not have an answer to what we were doing on Defense or on Offense. 48 to 28 was the final now on to the playoffs against Coppell, but the exciting part is that we are playing in the new Cowboy Stadium. Can't wait to be on that field.

Prayers.....

We beg of you to be in prayer for our dear friends in Temple who are fighting cancer. I have asked for prayers before and as difficult times approach them I request your prayers again. Results are not what they are wanting, but their faith and outlook is truly inspirational.

Brian and Dana White and their 3 kids, along with their family.

Thank you.

Byron

Results

I was not able to go to the doctors office with Shar and Anna Jo as I had planned. The results given were good in that we know what we are dealing with and there is no major medical complication causing these seizures.

The doctor wants to begin treatment with medication soon. This will involve several things that we are not excited about.

1. Blood work every 3 to 6 months. I know that many of your kids have endured this but since we have not then we count this as a negative.

2. Side Affects. We do not want anything to change the sweet and playful personality that Anna Jo has. Medication will most likely have some impact on her. We are unsure what.

3. Not treating will potentially cause safety issues. If Anna has a seizure while walking down stairs or crossing the street or playing on the play scape then we could have a fall and create other issues. Glass half empty thinking but necessary thoughts at this point.

4. Drugs. We are not big fans of pumping synthetic drugs in our kids. I love them for me but for my 4 year old I prefer not.

We are looking for wisdom and guidance in this are and hope for a clear mind to make good decision. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Readings

Today we get Anna's E.E.G. read. Nervous is one way to describe how we feel. Our appointment is at 1 p.m.

Dinner is Served

Since coaching is such a full time job, I get to build a really good relationship with the guys that are on the football team. The ones I spend the most time with are the guys I coach, the Safeties. We have always wanted to share our lives and family with the boys I coach since I spend so much of my time with them. This is why we have always made a effort to have the guys into our home a few times each season for a meal together. Tonight was another Bundy Football Dinner.

5 guys, all safeties and all very hungry. Shar goes all out to feed these boys. Brisket, Green Beans, Cheesy Potato Casserole, Rolls, and home made Chocolate Chunk Layered Cake. It is like feeding kids that have never eaten. Worth every penny of their UIL mandated contribution.

All day long and even during practice they ask what is for dinner and I keep it a secret. Fajitas are the usual but Shar changed it up on them. After dinner and dessert and conversation we have play time. Normally it is football or something outside, but tonight Tyler brought his Nerf Guns and Blake got his out and we had a huge Nerf Gun War. So much fun. Robert turned the lights out, Brandon is hiding in the hallway, Drew is behind a curtain and Paul is behind the couch. Blake and Anna run wild through the living room and Shar runs for the bedroom to hide.

I am very grateful for these young men. It is so important to me that they know me as more than a football coach. I want them to know my wife and kids and see me interact with them. I want them to hear me pray for them by name and hold my kids hands around the kitchen island as we thank God for all we have. I want them to see a normal life because some of them don't get to. I want them to remember more than just football from me. I want them to know that I care about them now and in 10 years. It matters to me that they hug my wife and kids when the enter the house and when they leave. This teaching and coaching thing has to be more than just class and football. It has to be a relationship with the kids I am with.

Retreat!!!

Marriage/Family Retreat with small group and class from church this weekend was just great. So good to be away for just a few hours during this busy time and be a dad and husband.

Topics: Life, Family, Children, Parenting, Marriage, Kids Activities, Church and Sex. Now I've got your attention.

Chris and Stacey Hatchet were the ones offering wisdom from scripture and from years of experience and it was so good to listen and learn. Chris is so honest and blunt, it is like I was sitting with an old friend. His dear wife Stacey was so easy to listen to and she offered Shar and the other wives such encouragement and kind words of support. I would listen to them talk for hours if I could.

WOW!?!?!?

Thanks for that.

Anna is having Absence seizures, also known as petite mal seizures. Nothing severe and barely noticeable, but they are a concern to us and to our Pediatrician. We will meet with the Pediatric Neuro Specialist next week to look at a course of action. Medication is the first step, and that is not our desired answer but we will trust the physicians, and research on our own and try to find the best fit for our family.

Difficult to watch your 4 year old girl, with electrodes fastened all around her head laying still on a hospital bed while the computer screen bounces. Helpless is not a comfortable place for me. Shar is amazingly strong and educated on what we are facing. I am tense and ignorant (without knowledge, but not stupid, for those that know me).

B

The Blog is Breathing, Barely......

I am at the point where I might be canceling the blog. Not yet, but the thought has crossed my mind. What the heck is this blog for anyway?

I began the blog back when my dad was first planning his trip to Houston to have major surgery. Check out the first few posts. They were some of the best things I have ever written. The blog just stuck around and I have used it over the years, but technology has grown and the blog is almost outdated. Twitter and Face Book have grown and over taken the public information sharing scene and the blog seems old and boring. And honestly, how many people are still reading my ramblings? 10 to 20 of you at the most.

On the other hand, the blog still offers a more personal way in my opinion to share more meaningful thoughts and events. It allows me to express myself in long or short form and it is honestly unaffected by the number of readers. Often times the blog exists for me to think and open up and allows me a arena to speak and not be judged, too much.

Like tomorrow, Anna Jo is having an E.E.G. test at 1 p.m. Shar and I are really worried and unsure what will come of tomorrows tests, so the blog gives me an online voice to request prayers for my daughter, and if you read this and pray then God is glorified by your faith. If you read this and go on with your life then at least you have a small view of what my family isdealing with at the moment.

So for now the blog will linger on, and I will try to give it some attention, but Family, Football, Teaching and Grad School are not allowing the blog to have the time it desires, like it actually has feelings, or does it?

Great Lesson!

We are very lucky to go to Richland Hills Church of Christ. It is a great place. The sermon series that Rick is starting is on Luke 15 and the Prodigal Son. I would really encourage you to listen to this twist on a great story about our God. Have a great week.

Prayers.....

We are asking you to be prayerful for our dear friend Brian White. He is again battling cancer and he, along with his wife and kids are in need of strength and peace that can only come from our God. I am asking God for mustard seed faith. Please remember Brian in your prayers and feel free to share this with the other believers in your life.

Byron