I would like to congratulate Patrick Anderson and the Canadian Para Olympic Basketball team for capturing the gold medal yesterday in London. Jodi and I watched the game online and were treated to a hard fought battle with the Aussies. Anderson put the team on his back and played like a man possessed. He is the best wheelchair basketball player in the world and proved it beyond a doubt in this tournament.
My brother Ryan has been good friends with Pat since elementary school. Pat lost his legs when he was hit by a drunk driver at a young age. He has proven to be a great ambassador for the game of wheel chair basketball and the para Olympic movement in general. As long as I have know him, he has never once demonstrated any form of self pity. He has shown amazing courage, strength and determination. He has never let his disability define him as a person and I am proud to know him. I am also thankful that Ryan has such a dedicated friend in his life. They have remained close for the last twenty years and their friendship continues to grow as they transition in to new phases of their lives.
Today is filled with great anticipation for the start of a new NFL season. My fantasy football team is raring to go in the week one match up and beginning the year with a win. The first games of the season always provide some interesting drama and story lines. I do not not follow one particular team but, am partial to the Buffalo Bills. I still remember their four super bowl appearances and watched in agony as they found a way to lose each one. They were a fun team to watch though and I will be pulling for Ryan Fitzpatrick to put the Bills back on the map this season.
It is a beautiful autumn day here and I was grateful for the crisp air as I walked Ollie this morning. I know summer is not officially over but, it sure feels like fall. It is easy to take nature fore granted on days like this but, I try to take the time to soak it in.
Have a happy Sunday. Take care, Shawn.
Appreciate the small wonders in life.
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