Every day has its own set of twists and turns. Not even my suspense novels can always measure up to how a day develops. But it is part of the mystery of being alive. Our local high school basketball team won their regional tournament yesterday. This means a trip to Austin for the final state tournament. Today this means that my weekend will probably include a trip to that city with a group of high school students. Tonight it means a great deal of time doing searches for hotel rooms in the area. So far, I have one place for us to stay on Thursday night. It also says my search is not finished because a win on Friday morning leads to the final game on Saturday. Between this event and out state legislature being in session it also means that rooms are few and far between. I will need every bit of my detective skills to be sure we have places to stay should our team be victorious.

I enjoy basketball even if it is not my first favorite sport. Anyone who reads here often knows my initial choice is baseball. College football would be my next favorite sport. The interesting part of all of this is just getting time with a great group of kids on a road trip. Our seniors are beginning to realize that time is drawing near. It is their intent to take in every experience possible prior to graduation. You would need to know that these are great kids. We enjoy nothing more than when they pile into the house for whatever reason. They descended on the house Friday afternoon before going to the regional tournament. I looked out the window to see guys and gals piling out of cars since we are the central meeting point. Turns out most just changed clothes before getting into another vehicle for the trip. Living with high school seniors never ceases to be a roller coaster ride.

So the search for a hotel will continue. After all, can you do too much for your kids? I know there are limits but don't we sign up for this when we become a parent? My view is always to at least try the impossible simply because I am a dad. This is why my schedule includes time with my son on most Saturdays. Just the outings with him is a laboratory for life. Driving a group of students to Austin is not a difficult thing to do. My time is limited with my oldest preparing for college. I try not to think about this often. My world will change drastically whether it is a good thing or not. Seems like only yesterday my job included changing diapers. Time moves fast even if you don't join the journey. My vote is grabbing hold and hanging on for the duration.

Looks like tomorrow will another day for hotel searches. Just pray that all works out. I do not want to let anyone down. Neither do I wish to miss these moments that are way too few and far between.

Bro. Trey