FUMA played Cosby High out of Chesterfield, Va and got punished in a big way. The score was 6-8 so it doesn't sound very exciting, but . . . They pushed each other up and down the field and came close to scoring so many times. There were roughing the kicker penalties and off sides so many times I lost count and sacking the QB and so many fumbles and on and on. FUMA had to play harder than they have ever played before. 2nd and 3rd string never showed their faces on the field. Now, FUMA has a great chance to really improve. The holes in their game were ever present yesterday (point conversions, throwing too low and not far enough in the snap) but all in all they played well. I'm really looking forward to next weeks game in Charlottesville. Here's to great improvement!
After the game we had thirty minutes with Wil. We had a picnic out of the back of the car, Dad got to go and see Wil's room on the 2nd floor in Charlie company and we got to meet Wil's biology teacher as he was passing by. We talked about school, he's got a solid B in Biology and found out that at last night's Commandant's Corner, Wil could be getting Rank Advancement to Laundry Guy (don't know the real title). He said that's the first step up the ladder. Woo Hoo for Wil. And, for the young man who could "sleep 'til noon", he's now getting up at 5.30 a.m. to shine his shoes and make his bunk and prepare for the day. 1st call is at 5.55 a.m.
Continue to pray for Wil. As much as football has been fun, school there is hard work. Everything you do is judged and assessed - EVERYTHING. Walking across campus, saluting the flag in the circle, the shine on your shoes, hands in your pockets, shaving, spots on your clothes, moving while in formation - EVERYTHING ("this school has lots of stupid rules"). It's hard living under a microscope for short periods of time and he lives it 24/7. Of course, He hasn't gotten a single demerit! Yea!
We have been blessed to have this weekly time with Wil. He will be getting phone and e-mail privileges this weekend so hopefully he can reach out to everyone else more often. He says he doesn't have that much free time but the use of the computer may help his communication skills.
We will send out a phone schedule (remember, he has to call you back) and his e-mail address as soon as we get it.
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Hi Wil:
Just finished reading about your game against Cosby High. A lot of working throwing a piece of pig skin around, isn't it?
Outstanding on your "no demerits"!! Even as controlled as I am, a slip up on my part surely would have happened by now.
You beat me getting up in the morning by one hour, and you are all set for the day.
Nice for your Dad to see your room and a chance to meet one of your teachers. Connects the family closer to your typical day.
Uncle Steve went hunting this weekend, but ended up going camping. Didn't see a single deer for 3 days. Don't you think if you were a deer that you'd be hiding big time too??
Looking forward to you getting an email address.
take care,
Aunty Donna
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