This week was filled with anticipation of hosting Tim
Tebow at Lipscomb this weekend. Our Athletic Administration pulled off a terrific day at the 2
nd annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. Basically a celebration of excellence in Lipscomb Athletics to raise the funds to keep it all (Luke 2:52) going. After a day full of events, about 6000 folks were at the keynote address packing out Allen Arena. Tim was funny, witty, and focused for a flawless delivery for 45 minutes. The day could not have been more perfect!
Our highlight was a special luncheon for the coaches' families to get family pics made with Tim. (Not with our camera so we'll post those later.) On the way in to the luncheon, Willie and I were scurrying up the sidewalk trying to be on time. I heard the quiet hum of golf carts behind us so we moved over. The Security cart zipped by then Tim's cart scooted by...Tim leaned out his cart and said "Hey, Willie!" Of course, our friend was driving the cart and gave Tim a heads up on the precious little boy hustling in the building to see Tim
Tebow! Willie told several folks of the encounter so I'm sure he was impressed.
Jay and I had a special moment with Tim too. Our little friend Hayes Brown (5 years old) has been battling cancer this Spring. His mama & daddy are some special college friends. We recently read on Hayes'
caringbridge site how much he loves Tim
Tebow. So...Hayes, this was the highlight our weekend and is for you. No autographs were allowed but Jay's smart thinking combined with my
assertiveness.....this is much better than an autograph. We love you, Brown's and continue to lift up your Hayes. (Scroll down and stop my playlist at the bottom before playing Tim's message.)
Then off to the ball fields...After Willie played some baseball, we left Ruby in good care at home, picked up MG for dinner and
Tebow's talk. Willie got a bit tired but Montreal was spongy and soaked it all in. 1) Don't be afraid to Stand Alone. 2) Live with Passion 3) Finish strong. Woven with humor, football stories, and faith stories......So good and I had to keep nursery this morning so we just let Willie sleep in this morning and just make it in time for SS. No sermon could top it.
At shortstop.....
Ruby on her perch at the
ballfield....
Coach Jay and Coach Shaun at the luncheon....
Willie and MG on campus!
Got to run....I hear the ping of the bat in my backyard.
Ruby was as excited as the rest of us!
