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October is Here

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ISU Wrestling room after 20+ years During an already busy weekend, Nick and I made a trip up to Iowa to attend the Celebration of Life for his college wrestling coach, Bobby Douglas.  There were close to 40 former student-athletes in attendance, many of whom were All-Americans, National Champs, and Olympians. It was a little surreal being in a room with that many decorated athletes, who Nick had the privilege of wrestling with every day.   Here are the former wrestlers who had Coach Douglas as their coach. It was so fun to hear all of the stories and the appreciation the wrestlers shared about Coach Douglas.  He affected the lives of so many and had a huge impact on Nick's life, as well. He took a chance on an 18-year-old who had only qualified for high school state wrestling once, and never won a match at state.  It was most likely because of the coaches and just wrestling in general that Nick stayed in college and completed his degree.  I think every stud...
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We Made It!

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The end of August is always challenging and exhausting, but we get through it every year!  Nothing bad, but just a lot going on.  Gracie's birthday always wraps everything up!  She was kind enough to come home and spend the evening with us to celebrate.  The week prior was also full of things, but I will get to that... Finally 18!!! She can sign her own paperwork now! Eighteen years.  Eighteen years.  How?  It's easy to think about all of the time leading up to becoming an "adult."  All the milestones, adventures, challenges, accomplishments, and even the "lasts" that I have mentioned in here before.  All the years, months, weeks, days, and moments we've experienced have brought us to this point.  They were great for the most part and I actually enjoyed raising a daughter far more than I ever imagined I would.  I think I have mentioned that part of the decision for starting both kids in school early was to avoid having 18-year-olds ...
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