TCAA

  

   TCAA, Texas Celtic Athletic Association.

Liz and I are new members, and I'm incredibly honored to be among their ranks with the entire group. Yes, the support and actively put together Highland Games. They are men and women who love to compete in the sport. Not simply because it's a rewarding set of athletic events, but because it's challenging as well. They, as a group have done almost as much for me during my slow bake, as my family has in the last two years.  My family is strong, they are where I stand firm and unyielding. TCAA, behind everything, with encouragement, the occasional swift kick in the ass, or just listening to an old man relive some of the best times of his life, have done more than they will ever know.

   Liz wanted us to join. I talked to her about it some, and we agreed to join. I thought it was silly of me since I'm a definition of "Short Time". Liz contacted them, while I napped. We are in, I'm very pleased and happy. Liz face gets a puzzled kind of look. WTF? S'matter?

Then she starts showing me the posts for nomination. I'm floored. Okay, now I'm getting wet eyes, too. Liz is crying on my shoulder. She's not angry upset. She's sheds happy tears. Liz happy moments have been so few and far between as of late, I would have lopped off an ear if I thought she'd laugh. She's strong and my rock, she's not wanting me to take any of that burden from her. That does make me proud, and in my heart I know that I've married the woman that is me. She compliments my being. Happy, that is supposed to be Liz.

 Since TCAA is more than just an athletic group, Liz and I will be looking for something larger than ourselves to help out with. TCAA is dedicated to serving their community as well. That's a calling, Girls and Boys, that needs special recognition, because it is larger than them. I've done little things in the past. Spent time in the Infusion Ward at Texas Oncology talking with folks about anything but cancer. Such is how TCAA works. 

Bless you all for the great posts and acceptance. It made my heart swell and I'm not quite down off that hump yet. I hope that takes some time.