This Football Season

[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.

[JMV JustMyView]

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.

We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

[mahtoo]

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

[Turbine]

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.

[CajunEXPRESS]

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.

[NWLA Cajun]

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!

[60swerethebest]

God Bless. You will be in our prayers.

[Big Buds]

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

[Grantvb]

Prayers upward.

[BayouRichard]

Prayers to you, family, and your dad.

[fanof71]

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...

[Swamp]

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