Message from Hayden

Yesterday I received a message from Hayden in the mail. Last week I was in a card shop and spotted a card that made me think of Hayden. I wrote him a message and mailed it to him. Yesterday I got it back, torn up with a note enclosed. The note was a drawing of his hand giving me the bird and signed Sincerally, Not your son. Brought tears to me and made me rethink this blog. I am not sure if I can ever win my sons hearts back. They have been poisened too much by the negitivity from their mother and family. I know they are both mad or upset at me for the whole divorce but as we all know. People grow apart and I never intended to hurt them. I always thought that I would still see them and have a relationship with them. I don't think that is going to happen. If they are reading this, Boys, I am sorry for failing as a father and I hope that your lives turn out great and you aspire to be all that you want. I love you both but I am signing off for now. Love Dad

Steelers News

Hey guys,
Did you see where the Steelers traded Santonio Holmes to the Jets. I guess they were tired of all the off-field trouble he has gotten into. I also heard that the league suspended him for four games as well. I wonder what Big Ben is going to get for all his trouble? I bet they suspend him too. The league needs to step up to the plate and squelch all the antics that have been happening off the field. Hopefully Ben has learned a lesson. Do you think the Steelers are going to pick up a QB in the draft? I wouldn't be suprised. They can easily replace Holmes. They are pretty deep in that position considering they just signed Randle-El back. Well I hope you both are doing well and reading these messages. I miss you both. Love Dad.

What a Masters Weekend

I hope you both got to watch some of the Masters this past weekend. Sunday was very good. I was happy for Phil Mickelson and his family. What a great role model for Tiger to emulate. This week is going to be a very busy week. We have to run over to Sioux Falls twice for a funeral. Laurie's nephew got killed last week and we need to attend the visitation and the funeral on Thursday. Will be a tough one to sit through. He was partying all night with some people and he got mad about something. Next thing you know he went and got a gun from his house and brought it to the party. When he was confronted, a fight ensued and he ends up shot and killed. Goes to show you that nothing good happens after midnight. You might as well go home and get to bed at that time. I hope you both are safe. Love you.

Masters Friday

Well Tiger did a great job yesterday and it looks like he made up some ground today. I hope Phil Mickelson stays in the hunt. So far it has been a good tournament to watch. I see on the internet that Nathan's frisbee tournament has been changed to May 1st. We are thinking that we might drive up and watch him for awhile. Hayden, I hope you enjoy the card that I sent you. I don't give you enough encouragement and you need that from your parents. Always remember that you can do anything in life as long as you put your mind to it. You already know that though. I hope you both enjoy the nice weekend. It sounds like the weather is suppose to be great. Love you both. Dad

Masters Thursday

Hi fellas,
Well today is a great day. It's Masters Thursday and Tiger is back in the tournament. I have been watching off and on throughout the afternoon. It looks like he is doing pretty well, two strokes off the lead heading into Amen Corner. Phil Mickelson had a great opening round 67 and leads with Tom Watson at this point. However I look for Tiger to do something in the final few holes. We'll see though. We'll I guess I'll go for now and talk to you later. Love you both. PS I sent Hayden a card today. I hope he gets it. Love you both.

WINDY!!!!! Hold ON

Wow is it ever windy today. I rode my bike this morning and now I am going to have to peddle home into the wind. It's currently blowing at 25 mph. I texted Nate today to wish him luck on his Ultimate Frisbee tournament this weekend. I believe that was what was going on for him in Brookings. I hope he does well and that he doesn't hurt his foot again. Hayden, how's your break going? I was in Wessington Springs today, connecting a clinic up to wireless. One of the doctors there wanted wireless for a laptop that he uses to go room to room. Should be working for him now. I am really enjoying my job. It isn't very often you can say that about anything in life but I really enjoy this one. Well keep your heads up and stay safe until tomorrow. Love you both.

Duke Did it!!!!

Hey did you guys see that game last night. What a close one. I really thought that the Bluedevils were going down. I can't believe that they didn't run away with the title but I am glad the won. Today is a rainy day here. It is great for my lawn but I wasn't able to ride my bike to work today. Man, I must be out of shape though. Yesterday I got home and was just completely out of breath. I have a long way to go to get back to what I was like ten years ago. I have gotten a little tummy on me. We'll see how long I can keep this up and lose the weight. I hope you both are doing well and that I get to see you soon. Love you

Make a difference Monday

Hey guys,
It's Make a Difference Monday! You should always find some way to make a difference in somebody's life today. I tried to be more helpful to people at work today. How was your Easter? I bet Hayden is enjoying the time away from school. Only a few more weeks and then it's summer. Tonight is the big game for NCAA basketball. I hope Duke runs away with it all. I don't have much to write about today. I got a lot of yard work done this last weekend. It was fun to get out in the yard and work again. Well, I love you both.

Happy Easter

Well it is Easter time again. That always marks the time of year that golf offically starts in my book. Maybe I can get out this weekend. It is suppose to be pretty nice but yet still cool. I wondered today what you two would be doing and if you were going to be in Rochester or not. I hope you have a good break from school and enjoy the time off. I wish I could see you though. I know Grandma Robey would love it. It would probably make her year! I wonder if Hayden has school next week? Doesn't the school system usually give the students a spring break around now? Well anyway. I love you both and hope to see you soon. Love you both.

Thursday

I know I posted something yesterday but it doesn't appear to have been posted for some reason. Oh well. I will just have to make sure and save everytime I go to post. I hope you both are doing well. I texted Hayden this morning on my way to a job site. I was just thinking about him and wanted to let him know. I also wanted to setup a time for me to come over and visit. I miss playing XBOX with him. All the times we would play and laugh! Man that was fun. I remember one time we were playing Madden and I didn't know where my guy went to and then all of a sudden he appears on the screen and totally takes out a guy that was going to tackle Hayden. Man we laughed. I am even laughing as I write this. Then there were all the times playing Halo. Remember Hayden when my guy got "tired" Man I crack myself up.... How about the time we were dropping Nathan off at Steve's and there was a squirrel running around in the front yard. It was fall and the temperature was cool. The squirrel stopped in his tracks and stood on his hind legs. You could see that he had stuff acorns in his mouth to take back to his home. I saw him and said "Hum, must be cold. That squirrel has his nuts in is mouth!" Boy that was fun. Well I gotta go. Love you both. Dad.