RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL... BOBCATS TONIGHT

#51

D'Vante

(da beast)

Yep that's the Godson

tonight taking the field for the last regular season night of

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

as a Senior of High School

Radford High School

BOBCATS

ohhh lawd

where has the time gone?

When did I blink?

As I sit here kicking my feet

and

demanding a "re-do"

where did that cute little guy go with the sweet smelling feet

who now wears a "not so sweet smellin size 13"

and

is oh so tall and big?

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BABY!

tonight

in

Radford VA

many a tear will fall I do believe

as

football players/cheerleaders

and those who love them and have watched them grow

watched and listened as they have developed

thoughts of their own, values, morals, and opinions

now take that field as seniors on the last night

of

FRIDAY night football

in a small community

and

as they all stand to face the

United States Flag

I can pray that all will join

and sing the National Anthem

as the excitement mounts

the tears are replaced by

pure energy

and

the hollering begins

for

those BOBCATS

TO PROWL

all over that field!

They will be walking/running/pumped up!

#51 da beast

and

the boiis

those seniors

those friends of D'Vante

that

Deshon Devore #11, Justan, Hunter,

 and the rest

(did i mention "intense")

"Let's gooo Bobcats"

and

those cheerleaders will be (freezing) and doing their "thang"

and

the crowds will be filled with spirit

for the teams that will gather

each wanting this win some kinda bad!

AND

I will be in my

Bobcat shirt

waiting for my phone to start blowing up with texts from cuzzie as she texts in the cold the latest updates and scores!

BLACK N GOLD
WILL TAKE THE FIELD WITH DETERMINATION, WITH PURPOSE AND PASSION!

WITH
FOCUS

and

I will just be insane from a distance

imagining it all

and

D'Vante will hear me in his heart

and

he will know that our connection knows no distance!
Yep
me n Granny
we'll be right there with ya!
(right side)
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AND

I can't help but wonder

how it will feel as

cuzzie and little kamryn walk on the field

as they represent him on his

Senior Night,
joined with all the others

representing the Seniors tonight!

COB will be sitting with her crew on the 50 yard line

and

yes

the tears will fall

oh goodness she will be a mess to be certain!

AND

then those Bobcats will have their

'attitude on'

as they

PROWL

onto that field

with pride and desire

and
the tears will be replaced by
excitement and adrenalin and the hollering will begin!!!
IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BABY!!!
Tonight Robin Reed of WDBJ-7 the meterologist will even be there, and I'm betting Robin will report on the heat generated by all the fans that hang on that 50 yard line where
cuzzie Ang and COB and pals are known to shake black n gold containers that make all sorts of racket and hoop and holler
and
get tips from one of the Dads at ways to distract the opponents by yelling
D E F E N S E
to the tops of their lungs!!!
yep bettin ole Robin Reed is in for a real treat
by more than the razzle of the black n gold
of those BOBCATS as they prowl
and ohhh heaven help us if
COB dresses up!!!
(me n Granny well ... we'll be watchin that too)
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But i also bet it is a bit chilly tonight
for those who are in the stands, as
D'Vante tells me he can't really feel the cold too much!
Guess that adrenalin and those endorphins are rather remarkable aren't they?
OHHH how I am already rooting for a big win!
I will be exhasuted by game time
...
oh I better get the cocktail ready now!!!
LOL

ohhhh my, it will begin and it will mark an ending as well!

Talk about a night of emotion in motion...

I can't help but wonder how others may be thinking as they begin to witness this night

and as memories flood the senses

as those seniors mark such a milestone

and as we all will wonder

where did the time go?

Will they still want to join in those family outings/vacations?

Will they remember and look back with such remarkable memories as many of us?

Will they want them to continue as they now make their own way into their lives

and new beginnings?

We often reflect and think

of those times

and memories made

...

often wishing for a "re-do" a "do over"

or even if honest

a

"do better"

but

remembering not to cry because it ended

but

to smile that it happened at all

may proved beneficial.

Senior night has brought back some wonderful memories

and

wonderings along the day

and

remembering how we sang the song

"you're goin to miss this"

along the way!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIBediEAcUQ

D'Vante and Kamryn were even singing it at the end of vacation and we all changed the words to fit our trip,

to fit OUR boys

along the way!

They would even call me months later and sing it to me

on my voice mail!!!

Oh yes

at times

how I miss IT!

BUT

now is about

SENIOR NIGHT

it's about

BOBCAT FOOTBALL

and

Friday Night Lights!!!

and

what a night it's going to be... the energy is in the air.

Cuzzie is getting ready to celebrate a birth day on the 6th,

so maybe this win will be for her!

After all,

D'Vante had texted me after the last 3 wins

and

my food poisoning event to let me know

"We won it for YOU"

...

GO GET IT BOBATS!

Tonight they are playing a team from a little mountain town called Giles...

Funny

Granny hailed from Giles

so

I'm thinking she will be right there for our boy

and

she will be sure to take care of him

and

although she was from Giles

I am thinking she will be
"for the Bobcats"

on this one!
Yep
(me n Granny, we'll be watchin')
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Speaking of the

BOBCATS

I'm hoping to speak to the graduating class of

2011

and

here's what I hope they take on that field;

The spirit of the Bobcat

The Bobcat represents patience... imagine that, patience among young people! Warriors of all ages, little and big, on a football field, kids just beginning to discover the wonderment of life, living and all that is and will be. The Bobcat although a rather solitary creature, (no wonder kids hole up in their rooms with music blaring!), is also quite a playful and powerful character, serving as a great reminder for all of us not to take things or ourselves too seriously at times.

This totem and this Radford Virginia team reminds us to be fully aware, to be present right here, right now; to be present, to be mindful knowing that in order to get what we want we must be willing to plan.

 To get what we really want we must adapt our thinking, expand our knowledge, and above all else we must be respectful of all people and all things.

To live the best life possible on the field and in our lives we must believe in the power of self, the power of love, the power of kindness and faith.

With that said:

GO BOBCATS; Play your hearts out, Do your best... focus, purpose, passion, humility and honor!

When the game is over, shake hands with your opponents, hug your brothers on the field.

Look to the stands and show your thanks to those who love and support you always! Raise your helmets, beat your chest, give a "thumbs up"... just take the time to show them some love, win/loss/tie. Remember who loves you baby!!!

Remember, YOU are the Bobcats!

The spirit of the Bobcat asks that you dig deep, Look deep within yourself, discover all that you want and need to become the best you; living with honor and dignity and truth.

I expect great things from all of you and from all of us each and every day that we are blessed to live in this great country of ours.

BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUR DREAMS BOBCATS, AND NEVER, NEVER EVER

GIVE UP. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR GAME TONIGHT;

I JUST KNOW;

THERE ARE SOME GREAT THINGS IN AND AHEAD

FOR

 ALL OF YOU IN THE GAME OF LIFE,

after all....

 The Godmother is wearing the Bobcat shirt here in Florida!

(me n Granny... we'll be watchin!!!)

 

Walk In Beauty

DRSES