UGA VI

Today is an extremely sad day for UGA fans. Today we learned that our mascot of so many years passed away. According to his owner, Sonny Seilers, he died of congestive heart failure. I agree with the statement made by Damon Evans, "UGA VI was a DAMN GOOD DOG!"

He's wasn't just another English bulldog, he represented The University of Georgia!! A job that any dog should want. He was as pampered as they come from an air conditioned dog house on the field with all the ice he wanted to a police escort on game days to his own hotel room. He was one special dog.

We, the Bulldawg Nation, will mourn his passing, but we will look with excitement and anticipation for UGA VII. We have been assured that the linage is secure. We just hope UGA VII is ready for game day August 30th.

So, rest in peace up there in doggie heaven. Enjoy all the chew toys, ice, and food. Bring us some good luck this year. I'm sure the boys in red will win some for you!!

Why am I blogging about this, well, for starters I am a devout UGA fan. Secondly, he was a darn cute dog. I have been eyeball deep in thesis writing. I have to have a complete copy to committee by Thursday. Needless to say, I am stressed, exhausted, and tried of writing about cookies. For some stuff I want to write the following: "It is that way cuz that's what the Lord wanted" or "Well, that just the God decided it should be." As much as I agree with the statements and find them true, I don't think that will fly as support or a reason in my thesis. This IS research. I'm just ready to be done.

I know the Lord above is watching out for me. He is giving me the strength to make it through this. I will be a better person when this is over. Just keep praying that all goes smoothly. All this is only possible with Him.

Pelham for Father's Day

So, I am writing from Pelham. Currently, dad is watching "Outlaw Josie Wales" and the UGA vs. Miami baseball game. The game is a little nerve-racking and the movie and old western. This is the life, blogging and watching an old western.

My grandparents and aunt came over for dinner tonight to celebrate Father's Day. Nothing too special, just hamburgers and hot dogs with TONS of family fun. It is always refreshing to spend time with them. I don't get to see them as often as I'd like, but when I do, it is always memorable. You are creating memories even when you don't realize it. Tonight we'd all finished dinner and were sitting around the table. My papa and aunt started talking about when they were children. The stories they told. I wish I'd recorded them. Times like today make you cherish your family even more. My family is not that big, just 3 grandchildren on each side. So when we get together, the time is intimate and special.

Tomorrow is Father's day and I did remember to get a present for Dad. For me it is a time to really appreciate the time I do have with dad. He is a great dad. As all father's he has his moments, but he is a great guy. I thank the Lord everyday for him. He has the ability to seemingly make things better. I don't know how, he just does. So, if anybody reads this, make sure to tell your dad HAPPY FATHER'S day and that you love them.

I'll head back to Athens tomorrow. It will be week two of my renal nutrition rotation and that much closer to needing to finish the thesis. (That is the topic of another blog!). It also means my FIRST job interview. Please pray....I just want to do His will. If this job is mean to be, it will work out and everything will fall into place. Just in need of His peace and grace.