Downswing: Weight balanced. Right elbow in. Left arm pulling club through.

Through Impact: Proper weight transfer to left foot. Hips rotating through the ball. Right arm straight.
Finish: Hips through. Belly button pointing to ball. Arms high with full finish. Left foot grounded with right toe in ground.
Sometimes it helps for the dad to watch and let someone else teach.

Church

Church is a funny place.

Full of love and friendship, pain and joy and mostly full of people who share a common love for the One who created the world and the Son who sacrificed his life so we could be with him.

But still at times a funny place.

Two short stories.

A few years ago I had an accident where I fell out of a tree and suffered some relatively serious injuries. 4 Broken ribs and a punctured lung, along with a wife who was mad at me for falling. It happened on a Saturday and of course they announced it the following Sunday at two local churches where Shar and I were active. Two weeks later when I was able to return to church, it was a Sunday morning and I slipped into the back of the church and sat without bringing any attention to myself. The preacher, who is a buddy of mine noticed me and before his sermon announced my attendance to the congregation. The members turned and looked and then began to clap, like I had done something. I was grateful and appreciative, but did not think my attendance to church deserved applause. But I accepted it.

This past Wednesday night was my first time to be at Wednesday night church since mid July. I skipped small group and quietly sat in the back of the church by myself while Shar taught class. When the preacher began to speak he mentioned that several from the church had participated in a marathon and half marathon in San Antonio. He mentioned my good friend Dave who is a minister of something, and then began to relay to the crowd there that Dave had completed the marathon and had qualified for the Boston Marathon. Instantly the crowd began to clap and carry out a rather long applause for Dave completing this task. I knew Dave was not there so I did not clap, but I am proud of him. The greatest moment was when the preacher said that he hated Dave for his success in running the marathon with such success, and then explained that scripture tells us to "walk by faith" and not to run.

What Now?

Any advice on what a High School Coach does when football season is over? I'll take suggestions.

By the way, soccer season starts after Thanksgiving so you need to pass on your ideas fast.

It's Over.

Football season is over. I am home and not at the field house and I will reintroduce myself to my family. I have some things to share with you about the events of last nights game against Coppell and the fun that we had at the new Texas Stadium and the fun of the evening. For now I will try to be a dad and husband. Talk to you soon.

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.