Scott the STUD and Emily the other STUD (female version)

Yesterday, I called my parents to talk about some stuff and found out that my brother is THE MAN. My studly little brother is on a baseball team up in the north country and has been playing most of the summer. Apparently they made it to the regional championship game.

So here's the situation: The championship game. two outs, ninth inning, men on base...his team needs to score to win...

And who is up to bat? None other than Scott "slugger" Lasley.

WHAM!!!!

Line drive to win the game!!!!!! The crowd goes wild! The stud comes through in the clutch!!! What a man! What a game!!!

I'm so proud of Scott. I was so happy to hear about his hit to win the championship. I wish I could have been there to see it. The one thing about which I've been beating myself up lately is the fact that I have never spent enough time with him. When we lived in Illinois, I did not give this kid the time of day. And now that he is living 12 hours away, even when I do see him, no matter how hard I try, I will never be able to make up for the insane amount of time lost. I made an effort to spend more time with him last time I was home, but I do not know if I will ever get the chance to spend as much time with him as he deserves.

When my folks randomly decided to pack up and move to Minnesota, I really had no idea how he would handle it. I've come to find out that he has and continues to be stronger than I am...and I don't even live on the reservation. It's so amazing to me that a middle school teen could demonstrate more maturity than a 20 year old turd who is going to college. I have no choice but to thank God for the move to Minnesota as it continues to teach me things about myself and my family.

I've been talking about my brother this whole time...
I have a younger sister on the reservation as well. I don't even know what to say about Emily. There are so many things...
She has turned into a very cool young lady that enjoys many of the same things I do. She plays guitar (well), and I play guitar (...poorly). She plays a crapload of sports(well), and I play a crapload of sports (poorly).

I wish I could spend more time with her too. She is amazing. Everytime I come home to the reservation, she lets me help her lead worship at the church. It is so much fun to play music with her. I am so thankful that she is such a strong female.

I am so amazed by her level of maturity. I think the move had to have been the hardest on her. My parents decided to move in late April/early May (I think) of '03. I was in the process of graduating high school so I was already anxious to get out of my parents house. Emily, on the other hand, was in the middle of high school. She had a large group of friends, several sports teams, and plenty of things to keep her entertained. I can't imagine how hard that was! She was so strong! When my parents were making the decision, she made it clear that she accepted the decision. I was so impressed with her level of maturity. She completely blew up her comfort zone with a nuclear bomb of love and compassion for her family. She is also a STUD in my book.

To all guys....hurt my sister and I will pummell you. Hurt my brother, and HE'LL probably pummell you :) They're both studs.

I can't wait to see my family. I'm so ashamed that it has taken me 19.75 years to realize that God has blessed me with an amazing family. If you guys are reading this, I love you and miss you. God has been so good to us.

The love and faithfulness of our Father is ridiculous...


...ridiculously amazing!

Have an awesome day guys
-Dave