Next March I will be celebrating twenty years of running and racing. It's hard to imagine sometimes, when I think back to my earliest days of hitting the streets to help tone my body and mind, that my littlest of offspring was only six years old.
Kristin, my third born, used to accompany me at many races as my personal cheerleader and as the years marched on – while she was growing into a beautiful woman – enjoyed some of her own running and competing on the Cross Country team that I coached. Ah, those were the days!
Fast forward now if you will, from those days of Kristin's childhood and the days of “yours truly” bringing home the gold from race after race, to present day. The date – October 10th, The place – The Little White Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Many thoughts raced through my mind on the flight out west to meet up with my soon to be son-in-law and my daughter. Thoughts and memories, memories and thoughts. Where did the years go? Will he treat her as well as I expect that he should? Why wouldn't airport security let me bring my gun collection to show her soon to be husband? Many thoughts...
One thing that I have to say about Kristin and her adult years – simply put, she makes good decisions. Upon arrival at the airport, I was greeted by “Manny” whom in two days, would take the title of “s
on-in-law”. Not only was I instantly impressed with Manny, but I also realized that he followed Kristin's orders to pick me up and without delay. Men are funny animals. We do exactly what we are told without question, when we are in love. I know this first hand.
The wedding turned out to be a truly wonderful experience. The rehearsal dinner, wedding and the reception following were all very nicely managed. Walking Kristin down the aisle was fun. I know, most fathers would probably use a different descriptor than “fun”, but it was fun!
Kristin, as much as you have been my cheerleader for a great part of my life, I want you to know that on your wedding day, I was your cheerleader. You and Manny make a really nice couple and although we are miles apart, I'll always be in the background cheering you both on.
~Safe Riding~
-The Chief
Kristin, my third born, used to accompany me at many races as my personal cheerleader and as the years marched on – while she was growing into a beautiful woman – enjoyed some of her own running and competing on the Cross Country team that I coached. Ah, those were the days!
Fast forward now if you will, from those days of Kristin's childhood and the days of “yours truly” bringing home the gold from race after race, to present day. The date – October 10th, The place – The Little White Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Many thoughts raced through my mind on the flight out west to meet up with my soon to be son-in-law and my daughter. Thoughts and memories, memories and thoughts. Where did the years go? Will he treat her as well as I expect that he should? Why wouldn't airport security let me bring my gun collection to show her soon to be husband? Many thoughts...
One thing that I have to say about Kristin and her adult years – simply put, she makes good decisions. Upon arrival at the airport, I was greeted by “Manny” whom in two days, would take the title of “s
on-in-law”. Not only was I instantly impressed with Manny, but I also realized that he followed Kristin's orders to pick me up and without delay. Men are funny animals. We do exactly what we are told without question, when we are in love. I know this first hand.The wedding turned out to be a truly wonderful experience. The rehearsal dinner, wedding and the reception following were all very nicely managed. Walking Kristin down the aisle was fun. I know, most fathers would probably use a different descriptor than “fun”, but it was fun!
Kristin, as much as you have been my cheerleader for a great part of my life, I want you to know that on your wedding day, I was your cheerleader. You and Manny make a really nice couple and although we are miles apart, I'll always be in the background cheering you both on.
~Safe Riding~
-The Chief
2 comments:
I love the end of this story! Our children can be our cheerleaders too sometimes!
Congrats Kristin and Manny... Viva La Chief.
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