Stomach bug

I've got to tell ya, there's nothing worse than a sick child. The helpless feeling of wanting them to be well but being able to do nothing about it is about the worst feeling you can have. If you'll remember, I was up in arms over a little cold Trey had a few weeks ago. Well, that was nothing...

Last night we got our first experience with the stomach bug. Trey got sick last night and this morning, but hopefully with some PediaLite we will fight this thing off. I hate to see that little boy sick!! He's so precious, because even after throwing up, he still will just grin at you from ear to ear! Bless his little heart!! Anyway, we're just keeping our fingers crossed that he'll be able to keep this PediaLite down and won't have to go to the doctor tomorrow or get dehydrated.

Until next time...

Really cool web browser and email client

Just wanted to share something I discovered yesterday. I had heard that the web browser called "Mozilla" was really neat and better than Internet Explorer, so yesterday I decided to check it out. It's an easy download, and it's free, and it is awesome! It's a much more user-friendly web browser, and I love the way it's set up.

After I installed the web browser, I decided to also check out their email program. It's awesome too! Much more user-friendly than Outlook, and works great! So I've switched both applications over, and I love it! The best part about both is that when you install them, they will automatically import your favorites, your contacts, old email messages, everything! Everyone should try it out and see if it's not better! Check it out at www.mozilla.com. The web browser is called "firefox" and the email program is called "thunderbird". You'll love it!!

Until next time...

NIT Champs again??

Wow, my Gamecocks completely blow my mind sometimes. A basketball team that looked utterly clueless through much of the regular season has somehow reached the NIT Championship Game...again! This team has the uncanny ability to drive me up the wall like no other. Where was this quality of play in the regular season? Sure, we beat Florida twice (a final four team, no less). However, we lost to lowly Clemson and twice to terrible Georgia. Huh??

If Dave Odom could get the boys to play like they're in the NIT starting in January, he'd be in the NCAA tournament and making a huge run every year! Here's hoping the maybe next year we'll be back in the "real" tournament and make a little noise when we get there.

Until next time...

My Wife

I just wanted to make a post about my beautiful and precious wife Ashley. She is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. Without her I wouldn't have my son Trey, and I also wouldn't have the love of my life. Sometimes I fail to tell her or show her how much she means to me, but there's never a day that passes when I don't appreciate her and all that she does for me and means to me.

She's a wonderful Christian mother and wife who takes care of her family and loves them. She's the bright spot in some of my worst days, and the highlight of some of my best days. I can't imagine going through the rest of my life without her, and I love her more with every passing day. So honey, just know that I love you more than anything in this world, and I look forward to spending the rest of our lives together. I love you!

Heart Walk was a blast!

This past weekend we walked in Falls Park in Greenville for the AHA's Heart Walk. What a blast! I know I'm several days late in posting this, but I just wanted to let everyone know what a fun time we had! The course wasn't too difficult, and was actually very pleasant as we followed the river most of the trail. Trey's family was well-represented, and we all had a great time! I'm already looking forward to next year's walk.

Until next time...

Heart Walk

Tomorrow is the big day! The Heart Walk for the American Heart Association is tomorrow in downtown Greenville. We've got a great team walking with us in support of Trey, and to everyone who has made a donation, a sincere thank you. I've always heard of these events and thought they were great, but it really strikes home when it's your son who is affected. I'm looking forward to getting out tomorrow and having a good time walking with our family and friends.

If you'd like to make a donation, it's not too late. Donations will be taken for the next couple of weeks. Email me at michael@tmatools.com and I can give you directions on how you can donate securely online. Once again, thank you very much on behalf of myself, Ashley, and especially Trey for donating and joining us in this effort. You are greatly appreciated!

Until next time...

Spring Football

Spring football practice is in full gear now for my beloved Gamecocks, and even for the hated Tigers. This time of year is tough for us college football junkies as the offseason seems to last an eternity. However, spring practice serves as a small, albeit very small, oasis in the middle of the offseason desert. We get just enough information, depth chart news, and progress reports to keep us from losing it until practice starts in August. Whoever came up with the idea of spring practice should be given a medal! Go Cocks!!

Until next time...

NCAA "Bracket Fever"

There's a new medical epidemic popping up all over America this week. It's the same flu bug that seems to go around every year about this time. It's called "bracket fever". It starts as a cough or congestion on monday, and by the time thursday rolls around, basketball fans across the country are calling in sick. It's time for March Madness!! Just think about all the lost productivity this week! Too bad my Gamecocks aren't in it, but maybe next year if we can get a new coach.

Until next time...

New bed....!!!!

Well, we finally got a new bed! I'm talking a king-size pillow-top monster!! You talk about comfortable!! Wow! I never knew how the rest of the world was sleeping. We've been sleeping on the same mattress I had since I was 5 years old. That's 22 years if you're counting! Let me tell you saturday night was wonderful! There's nothing like crawling into a giant king-size bed that feels like a cloud and going to sleep! Love it!!

Until next time...

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Well, it's my turn. Today's my 27th birthday. Hard to believe, really. It seems like yesterday I was just a 10 year old kid without a care in the world. Where does the time go? Now I'm almost 30 with a wife and a new baby boy...wow...never dreamed back then I'd be so lucky and blessed like I am! God is good, and he's given me so much more than I could ever ask for!!

Until next time...

A real tear-jerker....

Did anyone else hear the story of the autistic boy who scored 20 points in a high school basketball game a few weeks back? I heard his coach on the radio this week, and then found a link to an ESPN clip that aired on sportscenter about it. Wow. Truly inspirational and a real tear-jerker to be sure.

The boy was the manager for his high school team, and during their last home game of his senior year, his coach put him in the game with 4:00 left in the game. He then proceeded to shoot 7 for 13 from the field, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range for a total of 20 points in less than 3 minutes. The crowed was going nuts, and the students had made signs with his face on them because they heard he might play. I must admit it brought tears to my eyes! Do a google search and watch the video. It's well worth the time!

Until next time...

Bactrim is the devil!!

I won't go into this whole story, but I'll just say that the antibiotic known as bactrim is from the devil. Made 100% in hell by all the little "make life miserable" demons. Just thought everyone should know that.

Until next time...

Just so we're all clear.....

I'm leading the chase for the fantasy NASCAR cup on Yahoo. Yep, that's right, even with my driver who dominated the whole freakin' race only to blow up with 50 laps left and finish 42nd, I'm still in the lead. Getting a little heat from my bro-in-law, but not to worry. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and my race team hasn't even broken a sweat yet. Now if I could only get my wife's team out of the cellar....just kidding babe!!

Until next time....

PS> One week and counting until my birthday. 27 years old. Doesn't seem like that could be right. The dreaded number is getting closer and closer.

PPS> No Lori, you don't have to comment every single day...just giving you a hard time. But it is quite sad that you and my wife are the only people to read this, so basically I'm just spewing a bunch of nonsense and taking up valuable bandwidth. Oh well...