53 Days Till I Do

41 Days!

Jan. 31st

"I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it."
Gale Sayers

As a future step father I am aiming high for helping to make my boys as successful at whatever they want to become. Dustin is 17 years old, and has not quite figured out the spark that is going to wake him up in the morning for his "drive." Dustin being the teenager is a little bit harder to talk with because its not 5 years down the road its tomorrow matters and everything else will be alright. Dillon and Ethan are 8 and 9 years old. They are more sponge like at absorbing setting goals and working towards dreams. We have taught them that "the world is your oyster." Do not get me wrong I am not in this alone as "the step father" I have a warrior next to me to help her name is Cassie. She and I share the same value system and drive to be successful. That is one of things I love about her.

Dillon and Ethan both love football. Whether or not it had anything to do with me playing college and professional football I do not care. What has impressed me the most with those two is teach me this, can you throw with us, or hey check out our new play. I love it. Don't get me wrong I would love to see both of them play College Football but Cassie and I have agreed to not pressure the boys into anything. I told her that if they want to learn I'll teach them everything I know and if I can't I'll find someone who can.

One of the things I am thankful for is my Father not pressuring me into any one sport. Like all parents this competitive beast comes out for their child to be the ultimate, best, or sport changer. My father had his moments but for 98% of the time he was just Dad. I told myself that I would not be the over bearing competitive parent to my kids. Do I want them to succeed? Yes. Will I help them achieve their dream? Yes. Dillon and Ethan have 10 years to figure out their road to success. Dustin has 4 months until High School Graduation. He will be 18 years old and independent. My time with Dustin if he chooses to move out will be incomplete. My one wish being a parent, step father, father whatever, is to guide him to the burning goal that is his dream.