We are back on the road again. Not going to Waco this time. Well … wait a minute. We are going to Waco, but not until … well ... First we are going to Georgetown. That’s where Caleb’s playoff football game is being played. After the game, it’s on to Waco.
But first …
We had to make a stop at Academy. The shoes Chris bought in Waco simply didn’t fit. Come to find out, they were wide fit only shoes. Her foot is not wide. On the contrary. So returning the wide-bodies was our only option. She tried to find another pair, but alas, to no avail.
About the only exciting part about this errand came as we were checking out. The clerk was quite chatty. And after a few minutes … it came. Right out of her mouth. As clear as brand-new windshield that’s been freshly washed and squeegeed dry and followed up a good spattering and wiping of Windex. She called Chris, “Sunshine.” Yep, an endearing nickname that wasn’t one of the Big Three: “Hon” or “Dear” or “Sweetheart.” I kinda like it. “Sunshine.” Has a certain ring to it …
The return completed, Sunshine and I resumed our trek North. We made the obligatory stop at Buc-ees, as usual. But instead of taking the turn toward Waco, we continued straight on to Georgetown.
We stopped in the absolute middle of nowhere to go antique shopping. Best I could tell, we may have been located in or near the round top of Round Top, Texas. Always fun to discover the things we threw away now worth big bucks. At least I still have my baseball cards.
Carrying on …
What to our wondering eyes should appear
in the next larger town of Giddings, so clear?
But a tiny wee version of - what’s that I hear?
You’re right! Baby Buc-ees! I ‘most shed a tear.
Ever so briefly we stopped at that place.
I checked out the bathroom, then left at high pace.
But I shared with my bride as we drove out of there,
“Although just a baby, it’s Buc-ees, I swear!”
We made it to Georgetown with a little time to spare, so we headed downtown to the famous square. We took a few pictures (got one of three-legged Willie, one of their claims to fame). The high point of that excursion, though, was when we stumbled upon the world headquarters of DayTripper Texas. Great tv show, if you’ve never seen it. The stars weren’t around, but it was fun to be there anyway.
Finally we met up with Josh and his crew at the football field. Friday Night Lights! Check out the pre-game prayer:
“Lord, thank you for this great facility where we can play football. We love football. We love football. We love good football. We love Texas. Greatest state in the country. Oh, and Jesus … we love you too. Amen.”
No. Really. I’m not kidding. He really said that over the loudspeaker. Go Texas football … I guess.
In the game, Caleb’s team had 4 dropped TD passes and one reception out of the end zone. Nevertheless, they played an amazing game. Sadly, though, the Good guys lost this one by one touchdown. Hey. Quarterfinals in state. That’s not too shabby.
Philippians 4:19 says, And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Father, thanks for taking care of those boys tonight. I for one was really proud of them. Amen.