This Football Season

I'm sure everyone here shares this sentiment with me, but I can't wait for this football season to start! High school, Cajuns, Saints....I just can't wait! While I'm excited, I'm also dreading it.
This is going to be a strange season for me. I always watched games, in person or over the phone, with my dad. For as long as I remember, we'd watched the games and complained or celebrated together. He would be my first call after games on Friday nights last fall in my first year coaching. I was even able to turn that proud Tech alum into a proud Cajuns fan. Not enough of a fan to sit in Independence Stadium this past December with me and my sister, a fellow UL grad, but he watched every UL sporting event he could. He had a stroke about 2 months ago, and doesn't remember anything. Not me, my sister, or my mom. Probably doesn't understand anything about football, a sport he loved and once coached a little. I know that I'm not the first person to lose a parent they were close to, although he hasn't passed, and I probably sound ridiculous and whiney. I just needed to get this off my chest. Coming to grips with his new reality has hit me pretty hard the past few weeks, and it's been a bit of a struggle. All that being said, he'll still be rooting for our Cajuns and the Saints,
cause I'll be rooting a little harder on his behalf. Thanks for bearing with me, anyone who reads this post.

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Originally Posted by NWLA Cajun

I'm sure everyone here shares this sentiment with me, but I can't wait for this football season to start! High school, Cajuns, Saints....I just can't wait! While I'm excited, I'm also dreading it.
This is going to be a strange season for me. I always watched games, in person or over the phone, with my dad. For as long as I remember, we'd watched the games and complained or celebrated together. He would be my first call after games on Friday nights last fall in my first year coaching. I was even able to turn that proud Tech alum into a proud Cajuns fan. Not enough of a fan to sit in Independence Stadium this past December with me and my sister, a fellow UL grad, but he watched every UL sporting event he could. He had a stroke about 2 months ago, and doesn't remember anything. Not me, my sister, or my mom. Probably doesn't understand anything about football, a sport he loved and once coached a little. I know that I'm not the first person to lose a parent they were close to, although he hasn't passed, and I probably sound ridiculous and whiney. I just needed to get this off my chest. Coming to grips with his new reality has hit me pretty hard the past few weeks, and it's been a bit of a struggle. All that being said, he'll still be rooting for our Cajuns and the Saints,
cause I'll be rooting a little harder on his behalf. Thanks for bearing with me, anyone who reads this post.

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We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

May you be somewhat comforted in knowing that thoughts and prayers of many of us are with you and your family.

So sorry for what your dad, you and your family are going through.

He sounds like he has been a true companion in every way.

Take comfort in knowing you and your dad had many wonderful years together. Take it from a dad who knows how much it means during the time. Hopefully I will have a few more good times to leave my boys with.

God bless your family.

He definitely has been. According to him, of all the games he's ever seen in all the different stadiums (and there have been quite a few) the game vs A&M in '96 was the most exciting game he's ever been to. Hard to argue with that!

God Bless. You will be in our prayers.

It’s awesome what you and your father experienced together. This doesn’t take anything away from that. Please do cheer on his behalf!

Prayers upward.

Prayers to you, family, and your dad.

Prayers for you and your family...don't be afraid to share, the community on RP has big hearts and broad shoulders, brother we're here for you...

You absolutely have extended family down here in Cajun Country, brother.

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Originally Posted by NWLA Cajun

I'm sure everyone here shares this sentiment with me, but I can't wait for this football season to start! High school, Cajuns, Saints....I just can't wait! While I'm excited, I'm also dreading it.
This is going to be a strange season for me. I always watched games, in person or over the phone, with my dad. For as long as I remember, we'd watched the games and complained or celebrated together. He would be my first call after games on Friday nights last fall in my first year coaching. I was even able to turn that proud Tech alum into a proud Cajuns fan. Not enough of a fan to sit in Independence Stadium this past December with me and my sister, a fellow UL grad, but he watched every UL sporting event he could. He had a stroke about 2 months ago, and doesn't remember anything. Not me, my sister, or my mom. Probably doesn't understand anything about football, a sport he loved and once coached a little. I know that I'm not the first person to lose a parent they were close to, although he hasn't passed, and I probably sound ridiculous and whiney. I just needed to get this off my chest. Coming to grips with his new reality has hit me pretty hard the past few weeks, and it's been a bit of a struggle. All that being said, he'll still be rooting for our Cajuns and the Saints,
cause I'll be rooting a little harder on his behalf. Thanks for bearing with me, anyone who reads this post.

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Sorry to hear this man. Talking about it is cathartic. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by NWLA Cajun

I'm sure everyone here shares this sentiment with me, but I can't wait for this football season to start! High school, Cajuns, Saints....I just can't wait! While I'm excited, I'm also dreading it.
This is going to be a strange season for me. I always watched games, in person or over the phone, with my dad. For as long as I remember, we'd watched the games and complained or celebrated together. He would be my first call after games on Friday nights last fall in my first year coaching. I was even able to turn that proud Tech alum into a proud Cajuns fan. Not enough of a fan to sit in Independence Stadium this past December with me and my sister, a fellow UL grad, but he watched every UL sporting event he could. He had a stroke about 2 months ago, and doesn't remember anything. Not me, my sister, or my mom. Probably doesn't understand anything about football, a sport he loved and once coached a little. I know that I'm not the first person to lose a parent they were close to, although he hasn't passed, and I probably sound ridiculous and whiney. I just needed to get this off my chest. Coming to grips with his new reality has hit me pretty hard the past few weeks, and it's been a bit of a struggle. All that being said, he'll still be rooting for our Cajuns and the Saints,
cause I'll be rooting a little harder on his behalf. Thanks for bearing with me, anyone who reads this post.

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I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I had a similar situation just a few years ago with my Dad, and it's tough to go through. There is nothing I can say that would get you through it any easier, just that you are not alone. It's such a sudden change in life, and it's a shock to the family. I cherish my memories with my Dad, watching, and listening to UL games, texting with him on plays while we each watched the game when apart, and they mean more to me now then ever. It's actually a positive that you can write about it and there is nothing wrong with sharing those feelings with others that love the Cajuns. May God bless you and your family through this trying time.

I'm very proud to be a part of the Cajun family. Y'all are great!

My dad passed when I was 7 but my FIL and I became great sports buddies. We went to games together and watched many on TV. It was tough when he passed maybe 10 years ago but he was really suffering so it was his time. Whenever I go to a sporting event, I often think of some of his antics and smile. I miss him, but I try to focus on the good times we had together. I am also comforted in knowing he is in a better place.

I will say a prayer for you.

Cajun fans are special. I would bet my bottom dollar that hundreds more than post here are saying special prayers for you, your dad and the relationship you described . . . Live on goos buddy . . .Cajun Fan . . .