Are you ready for some football!
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| Heading out early to find room at the table. |
For me, it can be a little difficult when it is 115 degrees
outside in Phoenix, but hey, I still put on my long sleeve Giants sweatshirt,
turn down the air conditioner, plant myself in front of the TV and just veg for
the day!
But it can also be a little bittersweet. It is also that
moment every year when I remember my father. He passed away 17 years ago, but
its still feels like yesterday, especially this time of year. You see, my
father and I had a special bond. Come Sunday, football Sunday that is, my dad
would bring all the TV’s into the living room and we would watch multiple games
on multiple TV’s. There was no picture in picture at that time. Me and my dad,
side by side, screaming and hollering and just talking football.
It was our time together, and this time of year I get a
little sad thinking he’s not sitting here next to me, but in my mind I can
still hear him yelling, and I thank him for taking his young daughter and
introducing her to this game that has become such a major part of my life.
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| Warming up with NFL Preview: Day 1. |
So today Dad, I think of you and I thank you for making sure
that your daughter understands the importance of the game, the complexities of
the game and has the ability to “talk smack” with any of the guys who think
they know more about the game than I do. They don’t know I sat at my dad’s
knee, learning everything I could about his love of the game and now my love!
Sue, Phoenix
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